All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5266 1991–92 |
Suspended driver penaltiesThe crime of driving with a suspended or revoked license is restructured into three degrees. The first-degree crime is a gross misdemeanor with mandatory minimum penalties that escalate with repeat offenses and that may not be... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5341 1991–92 |
Foster parent liability insThe Legislature recognizes that foster parents take unique liability risks caring for foster children that may prevent some foster parents from serving. Assuring insurance to cover those risks may encourage those people to serve. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5359 1991–92 |
Out-of-state teacher retirmtService in an out-of-state teachers' public school retirement system may be used in determining the age at which a member of the Teachers' Retirement System may retire. The benefit a member receives will be actuarially reduced... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5456 1991–92 |
Community college tenureThe length of time which a community college faculty member may be reviewed by his or her peers for the granting of tenure is changed from three consecutive years to nine college quarters in a three-year period, excluding... | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5478 1991–92 |
Curbside recyclingThe waste reduction and recycling element in the comprehensive solid waste plans prepared by local governments shall include provisions for providing recycling services to multiple family dwellings. Each resident shall have... | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5497 1991–92 |
Construction lien rightNOTE : Due to the length and complexity of this bill, a full description of every section is not provided here. Following is a description of the major changes the bill would make in current law. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5558 1991–92 |
Child labor regulationsBy October 1, 1991, the Department of Labor and Industries is to replace existing child labor rules with rules consistent with federal child labor laws. The rules are to be revised as necessary to remain consistent with federal law. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 303, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5624 1991–92 |
Food fish resource protectnHydraulic permits shall be issued by the Department of Fisheries to single family residence project applicants within 45 days of application. | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5628 1991–92 |
Handlers crop liensA "handler" is defined as a person who receives, stores, packs, markets, sells, or delivers crops but does not include a person who solely transports crops from a grower to a handler. "Crop" is defined to include without... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5669 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund priortiesThe Legislature finds it is a major duty of regional support networks (RSN) to plan and develop community support systems for mentally ill persons which have housing and housing support at their center. RSNs are added to the... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5670 1991–92 |
Children's mental healthLegislative intent regarding the community mental health program is expanded to promote the early identification of mentally ill children and ensure that they receive mental health care and treatment which is appropriate to... | Janice Niemi (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5745 1991–92 |
Special amusement games licnThe Gambling Commission's existing regulations regarding the permissible location of amusement games are codified, to include: agricultural fairs; civic centers of a county, city or town; world's fairs; annual civic festivals;... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5756 1991–92 |
Low-level waste site ratesIf the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) finds that a monopoly situation exists for disposal of commercial low-level radioactive waste, the WUTC is directed to regulate the disposal rates for low-level... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5830 1991–92 |
Gang risk intervention prgmsA youth gang violence reduction program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multi-agency cooperation, along with... | Lois J. Stratton (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1024 1991–92 |
LEOFF/drivng record abstractAll information pertaining to law enforcement officers or fire fighters or State Patrol officers while driving official vehicles in the performance of occupational duty shall be excluded from abstracts provided to insurance companies. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1156 1991–92 |
Pest control inspectorsNo individual may commercially perform the service of inspecting a building for the presence of pests destructive to structural components without first obtaining a pest control consultant license in the special category of... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1189 1991–92 |
Deferred prosecution/costsTrial courts are explicitly authorized to impose an administrative fee of up to $150 as a condition of granting a deferred prosecution. Imposition of a monthly fee of up to $50 for probation is also authorized. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1214 1991–92 |
Sick leave cash outIn lieu of cash payment for sick leave, the state may use equivalent funds for a medical plan for eligible employees for reimbursement of medical expenses. The Committee for Deferred Compensation is authorized to develop such... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1243 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsEducator preparation programs at colleges and universities in the state, annually, shall develop and implement a plan to increase the level of collaboration and interaction between the program's faculty and K-12 schools in the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1316 1991–92 |
County treasurersThe provisions relating to in-lieu tax payments of weed districts are made consistent with other statutes, and the interest rate for delinquency payments is raised to 12 percent, the same as for property tax delinquencies. As... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1329 1991–92 |
Special services demo projtsThe intent of the bill is to encourage school districts to develop innovative special services demonstration projects that use resources efficiently and increase student learning. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1416 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationWhere the Department of Wildlife is recommending or requiring game fish stocking as a condition of an environmental permit or license, then the department shall specify the pounds, numbers, species, stock and/or race of... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1480 1991–92 |
Reciprocal insurersThe insurance code governing reciprocal insurers is amended to authorize real estate transactions conducted by and through the reciprocal's attorney in fact. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1534 1991–92 |
Sexual assault investigationThe Criminal Justice Training Commission is to offer a yearly training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases for prosecutors, police officers, public defenders, and victim advocates. The training must... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |