All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1830 1991–92 |
Child's statement admissbltyThe child hearsay statute is amended to clarify that it is applicable to criminal proceedings against juveniles. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1858 1991–92 |
Employee check cashing/cityCities and towns are authorized to cash the following financial paper for their employees: (1) payroll checks, drafts, or warrants of the city or town; (2) expense checks, warrants, or drafts of the city or town; and (3)... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1911 1991–92 |
Massage practitioners licensA person seeking a license from a city or county to operate a massage business must verify that he or she is validly licensed as a massage practitioner by the state. A city or county may not subject a state licensed massage... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5043 1991–92 |
Fax filing of election docsCertain election documents may be transmitted by electronic facsimile and shall be accepted and filed by the Secretary of State or a county auditor when the documents are legible, filed on time and satisfy state requirements... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5077 1991–92 |
Security interests recordingAssignment of rents and loans for security are perfected as of the time of recording and no further action is required by the holder to perfect the security interest even if recorded before July 23, 1989, the effective date of... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5114 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyAll school buses owned or contracted by school districts in the state must be equipped with a crossing arm by September 1, 1992. The Superintendent of Public Instruction is responsible for purchasing and distributing the... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5156 1991–92 |
Candidate residency reqrmntsA candidate filing for office must possess all legal qualifications required for being elected to that office. The candidate must present official documents and an affidavit at the time of filing which show that the candidate... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5245 1991–92 |
State energy policy develpmtThe Washington State Energy Office (WSEO) is directed to develop a state energy strategy. In developing the strategy, the WSEO is to consult with other state agencies, the Northwest Power Planning Council, the Bonneville Power... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5261 1991–92 |
Fire equipment in schoolsSchool buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, must be equipped with an automatic fire-extinguishing system. The requirement does not apply to school buildings used by less than 50 people for less than 12 hours per week or... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5264 1991–92 |
Community/urban forestry prgThe Department of Natural Resources may establish and maintain a community and urban forestry program. The department will advise, encourage and assist municipalities, counties and other public and private entities in the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5374 1991–92 |
Labor-managmnt cooperationThe industrial insurance labor-management cooperation program is established in the Department of Labor and Industries. It will promote and assist the establishment of local industrial insurance labor-management committees,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5466 1991–92 |
Pharmacists liability limitA pharmacist dispensing a prescription product, manufactured by a commercial manufacturer, pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed prescribing practitioner is not a "product seller" under the law of product liability.... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5473 1991–92 |
Tort claims revolving fundA tort claims revolving fund is reestablished for the purpose of paying tort claims against the state which arise from conduct taking place prior to July 1, 1990. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5494 1991–92 |
Collection of debtsFinancial institutions must provide bank account information to holders of dishonored checks when presented with a request pursuant to a letter of agency issued to the holder of the check by the local prosecutor's office.... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5512 1991–92 |
Sewer connection approvalIt is a misdemeanor to connect or maintain a connection with a sewer district system without the permission of the district. Protests of the proposed creation of a ULID may be filed up to ten days after the required public hearing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5518 1991–92 |
Pay-per-call services regulaProviders of information through pay-per-call services doing business in Washington are required to include a preamble in program messages if an information program costs more than $5 per minute or has a potential cost of over $10. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5632 1991–92 |
Ocularist apprenticeshipThe state ocularist advisory committee is formed to assist the Secretary of Health in implementation of the chapter. The committee shall be composed of one medical doctor, one licensed ocularist and one employee of the... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 180, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5776 1991–92 |
Alcoholic beverage controlAn individual not licensed by the Liquor Control Board may give liquor to another individual, also not licensed by the board, for personal use only. Table wine is defined as any beverage containing no more than 14 percent of... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5834 1991–92 |
Archiving methodsThe rule-making authority of the State Archivist is expanded to allow development of standards for creation, transmission or reproduction of all forms of public documents or records, consistent with the acquisition standards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1019 1991–92 |
Aquifer depletion feesAquifer protection area laws are altered to include a statement that the depletion of subterranean water is of great concern and poses a threat to the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1040 1991–92 |
Municipl utilities/admn costWhenever a city or town apportions a percentage of the management staff's time for the administration, oversight, or supervision of a utility operated by the city or town, the utility budget may reimburse the city's or town's... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1050 1991–92 |
Emerg med serv dist excs levAn excess levy for emergency medical service districts with a population density of less than 1,000 per square mile is authorized. A drafting error from several years is corrected. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1051 1991–92 |
Student exchange organizatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is responsible for maintaining a registry of international student exchange organizations that place students in Washington public schools. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 128, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1052 1991–92 |
Public assistance provisionsExisting statutes relating to the Community Work and Training Program are repealed and replaced with language authorizing the Department of Social and Health Services to operate a Job Opportunities and Basic Skills Training... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 126, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1091 1991–92 |
Uniform foreign-money claimsThe Uniform Foreign-Money Claims Act is adopted. The act prescribes detailed rules for the payment of foreign-money claims. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |