Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1174 1993–94 |
American Indian lang/cultureAny course in Washington state or Pacific Northwest history and government taught to fulfill statutory requirements for future teachers will include information on the culture, history, and government of the American Indians... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1670 1993–94 |
Paid leave/service creditPublic employees who take leave to serve as an elected official of a labor organization are considered to be on a paid leave of absence and are eligible to receive retirement service credit, as long as: (1) the leave is... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1707 1993–94 |
Motor carriersThe Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) may participate in a base state registration plan for collection of the insurance registration fee authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 2032 1993–94 |
Family court/mental healthAll counties, including King County, may appoint family and mental health commissioners to help the superior court handle cases concerning family law and mental health commitments. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 12, 1993 |
| HB 1303 1993–94 |
Highway bondsUp to $200 million in bond authority is authorized to be used for continuing the Department of Transportation's interstate completion program using the advanced construction concept. The bond authorization will enable the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993 |
Mar 16, 1993 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2643 1991–92 |
Vehicle licensing/resistratnThe expiration date of June 30, 1992, on the subagent fee increase granted during the 1991 legislative session is removed. The previous service fee of $2 is increased. | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2844 1991–92 |
Impounded vehicle claimsThe limitation on deficiency claims does not apply to law enforcement-directed impounds. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2964 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationRental cars are exempt from the MVET and a new 5.9 percent sales tax is imposed on each rental car contract. Proceeds from the new tax are deposited and distributed in the same manner as revenues collected under the existing... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2319 1991–92 |
Election administrationElection Board . An Election Administration and Certification Board is created. It is composed of: the Secretary of State; the state's director of elections; four county auditors appointed by the state's Association of... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 163, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2417 1991–92 |
Disabled parking permitsLicensed boarding homes are added to the list of organizations that qualify for the special disabled parking privilege administered by the Department of Licensing. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2553 1991–92 |
Supp transportation budgetThe 1991-93 transportation agencies appropriation act is amended. The increase in appropriation authority over the current biennium is $113 million, of which $15 million is from the motor vehicle fund-state revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 166, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2281 1991–92 |
Passenger train crew sizeThe provisions are deleted that require passenger, mail, or express trains of four or more cars to have a crew consisting of at least five persons. New provisions are added that prohibit state regulatory agencies from... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2876 1991–92 |
Public disclosure lawsOPEN PUBLIC RECORDS Public Records Laws To Be Liberally Construed. A new section states that the public records statutes are to be liberally construed and record exemptions are to be narrowly construed to promote the public... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 2714 1991–92 |
Public transp benefit areasIf a city extends its boundaries through annexation across a county boundary line to include areas within the public transportation benefit area (PTBA), then the entire area of the city within the county that is within the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2746 1991–92 |
Tow truck impound chargesIn limited situations a landowner may pay a tow truck operator for removal of a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal to the scrap value in the vehicle. The vehicle must be impounded in the manner currently... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1116 1991–92 |
Financial responsiblty proofIndividuals may file a copy of an insurance identification card required by the mandatory insurance law as proof of financial responsibility. This option is not available to persons who knowingly provided false evidence of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1310 1991–92 |
Voter registration by mailApplication by Mail or Delivery. An elector may register to vote by mail or other delivery of a completed registration form to the county auditor. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |