All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1909 1991–92 |
Insurance company capitalThe capital and surplus requirements for admitted insurance companies are doubled. Surplus line brokers are also regulated regarding placement of insurance with foreign insurers, and increasing the minimum capital base of... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2231 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler contractorsThe surety bond requirement in the fire protection sprinkler system contractor licensing bill is repealed and replaced. A contractor licensed under this chapter is required to file a surety bond of $10,000 or $6,000 depending... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2235 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent. Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2237 1991–92 |
Medicaid financingA temporary tax is imposed on medical hospitals and private psychiatric hospitals equal to 20 percent of the state Medicaid receipts. The tax expires the earlier of July 1, 1993, or the date the Secretary of Social and Health... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5052 1991–92 |
Collection of public debtsAny person who acts as a collection agency to collect restitution and other legal financial obligations, such as court fines and assessments, must comply with the requirements of the collection agency statute. Agencies may... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5075 1991–92 |
Washington condominium actA statutory committee is created to review the Washington Condominium Act, draft recommended revisions to the act, and prepare appropriate revisions to the Official Comments to the act. The committee is required to report to... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5083 1991–92 |
Salmon hatcheriesThe Department of Fisheries shall reconstruct and operate the state funded salmon hatcheries on the Toutle River to the extent that state funds are appropriated for this purpose. The department shall request federal funding to... | Linda Smith (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5104 1991–92 |
Pilot examinations revisionThe requirement that the Board of Pilotage Commissioners conduct an examination for pilot applicants every two years is deleted. In lieu of that, the board is given discretion to hold exams at such times as will, in its... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5442 1991–92 |
Motorcycle instruct permitsMotorcycle instruction permits are issued for 90 days to individuals who have satisfactorily completed a motorcycle rider course approved by the Department of Licensing. This permit with a valid driver's license is required... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5585 1991–92 |
Liquor sales in motelsA new class M liquor license is established. The license may be issued to a motel, which is defined as a facility offering three or more self-contained units to travelers and transient guests. | James West (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5959 1991–92 |
Public assistance eligibiltyGA-U applicants must demonstrate that their incapacity will last for more than 90 days. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5997 1991–92 |
Double amendments correctedTwenty-four sections of 1991 C 3 (HB 1115 from the 1991 regular session) are repealed. Section 47 of 1991 C 72 (SB 5107 from the 1991 Regular Session) is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5998 1991–92 |
LEOFF/surviving spouseThe surviving spouse of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System means the surviving widow or widower, or the ex spouse of a deceased member if the ex spouse (1) has been provided benefits... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| SB 5960 1991–92 |
Capital budgetThe 1989-91 capital budget is amended to modify the reappropriation of moneys previously appropriated for capital projects of the Department of Trade and Economic Development, the Department of Transportation, and the... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 18, 1991 |
| SB 5395 1991–92 |
Biennial budget 1989-91The 1989-91 second supplemental appropriations act is provided. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1991 |
| HB 1013 1991–92 |
Newly incorporated citiesIf the initial election to authorize the incorporation of a city or town or the subsequent election to nominate candidates is held on the special election dates in April or May, the next succeeding election in the process... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 360, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1136 1991–92 |
Cosmetology regulationsThe definition of "board" is amended to include esthetics. The definition of "the practice of cosmetology" is amended to include cutting, trimming, styling, and shampooing hair, as well as manicuring and esthetics. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1181 1991–92 |
Private detectives licensingA uniform statewide licensing scheme is established for private detectives and private detective agencies, to be administered by the Department of Licensing. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1194 1991–92 |
Special districtsNo election is to be held if no one or only one person files for a position on a governing body of a special district. If only one person files, that person is deemed to have been elected to the position. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1201 1991–92 |
County class referencesThe classes of counties are eliminated. Every statute containing a classification of counties is altered to delete the class of counties, and the population range that is associated with the classification is substituted for the class. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 363, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1211 1991–92 |
Retirement benefits revisionThe Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is required to make a direct payment, either on a monthly basis or in one lump sum, to an ex-spouse to satisfy a property division obligation. The dissolution order must specifically... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1341 1991–92 |
Timber-dependent communitiesEconomic assistance is provided to timber-dependent communities, primarily in the areas of: financing infrastructure, exporting products from timber communities, and coordinating state services to timber communities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1357 1991–92 |
Public disclosure/tax infoDOR is provided specific guidelines on the type of taxpayer information to be released, and the circumstances under which the information may be released. Tax information may be disclosed in a judicial or administrative... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1426 1991–92 |
WSU research/extension prgmsCenter and Lab Created; Appropriation . A Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources is established at Washington State University and must operate with or without additional state funding. A Food and... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |