All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5722 1991–92 |
Nat resources interest ratesFour statutes need to be amended to allow the Board of Natural Resources to adopt interest rate policies that are consistent throughout the Department of Natural Resources. RCW 79.90.520 and 79.90.55 are reworded to state that... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 64, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5767 1991–92 |
PUD borrowing and creditPublic utility districts may establish lines of credit or other prearranged agreements with any financial institution. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5779 1991–92 |
Deaf/blind schools approprtnThe School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind are allowed to receive their money directly through the state operating budget. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5835 1991–92 |
Ski lift signsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to adopt rules relating to a sign system for ski areas and for other recreational devices. The specific statutory requirements of the state sign system for ski areas is eliminated. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| HB 1151 1991–92 |
Intoxication standardsThe alcohol concentration standard for DWI is lowered for drivers under the age of 21. That is, a person under the age of 21 commits the crime of DWI if he or she drives with 0.04 grams or more of alcohol per 210 liters of... | Roy Ferguson (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| SB 5919 1991–92 |
Bringing education home actPART I - PARENTS' RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parents have the right to know what their child is being taught and are encouraged to exercise their responsibility to participate in their child's education. School districts... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 28, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| SB 5928 1991–92 |
Military residence taxesNo interest or penalties may be assessed for the period April 30, 1991, through December 31, 1991, on delinquent 1991 taxes which are imposed on personal residences owned by military personnel who participated in the situation... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| SB 5003 1991–92 |
Adult family homes/licenseAnyone operating an adult family home without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Department of Social and Health Services may also seek a court injunction preventing unlicensed adult family homes from operating. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5030 1991–92 |
Unauthrzd reprdctn/recordingCriminal offenses and sanctions are established for certain activities involving the unauthorized reproduction of recordings. A criminal offense is committed if a person knowingly reproduces for sale or transports within this... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5220 1991–92 |
Railroad crossing inspectionThe maximum $10 inspection fee for log and industrial grade crossing inspections is changed to an amount determined by the commission. The fee is to be based on the cost of rendering inspection services. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5221 1991–92 |
Motor carriers contractsA photocopy of each transportation service contract must accompany a contract carrier's permit application for Utilities and Transportation Commission operating authority. The original or certified copy of the contract is no... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5311 1991–92 |
Bare-boat charter boatsA bare-boat charter is defined as the unconditional lease, rental or charter of a boat by the owner or the owner's agent to a person who, by written agreement, except when a captain or crew is required or provided by the owner... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5381 1991–92 |
Veterinarians/legend drugsVeterinarians are permitted to fill prescriptions for legend drugs issued by another veterinarian. The dispensing of such drugs shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total proportion of dosage units dispensed... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5391 1991–92 |
Emergency adjudications/UTCThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority in RCW 80.01.060 is amended to permit the commission to designate persons by rule to preside and enter final orders in emergency adjudications under the Administrative... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5434 1991–92 |
Railroad regulatory authrtyThe requirement that the Utilities and Transportation Commission maintain certification under the federal Staggers Rail Act is repealed. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5450 1991–92 |
Beer pasteurizationAll references made to "pasteurized" and "unpasteurized" beer are stricken from the statutes related to the issuance of class A, B, D and E beer retailer licenses. Establishments holding only a class E beer retailer's license... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5577 1991–92 |
Board of medical examinersThe Board of Medical Examiners may appoint panels comprised of board members to conduct business delegated by the board. A majority of the panel members constitutes a quorum. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5586 1991–92 |
State militia provisionsNumerous editorial changes are made for clarity and modern military usage. In the section dealing with mitigation of punishment, "restriction" may not be longer than the number of hours of extra duty that may have been imposed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5630 1991–92 |
Permits and licensesThe recreational immunity statute is amended to limit liability of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife as a result of the recreational licenses that the agencies issue. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5645 1991–92 |
Low-level waste handlersA task force on low-level radioactive materials is created consisting of the Departments of General Administration, Ecology, Health, the UTC, the Office of Financial Management, and the Washington State Patrol. The Department... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| HB 1244 1991–92 |
Industrl insurnce paymentsThe Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to investigate the practice by some construction contractors of avoiding employer obligations under industrial insurance and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1270 1991–92 |
State retirement systemNon-substantive changes are made to the RCW sections pertaining to PERS, TRS, LEOFF, WSPRS, JRS and Judges. Two types of sections are repealed: (1) outdated sections where limited benefits were given in the past and no longer... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |