Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Evan Jones
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2005 1991–92 |
Freight brokers/forwardersA bond or deposit of security in a minimum amount of $5,000, as determined by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), is established for brokers or forwarders engaged in intrastate commerce. An interstate broker or... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1206 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance paymntsA worker or beneficiary is given the right to appeal an order by the department or self-insurer assessing an overpayment of benefits to the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1264 1991–92 |
Education code changesSec. 1 - Procedures for disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are changed. Instead of sending a notice to the Superintendent of Public Instruction, school districts disposing of surplus textbooks and equipment are... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1352 1991–92 |
L&I confidential informationInformation obtained by the Department of Labor and Industries through consultation or training services offered to an employer at the employer's request is confidential and not open to public inspection. However, employers... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1355 1991–92 |
Indust safety/health violtnsThe maximum penalty for an employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act is increased from $50,000 to $70,000 for each violation. The employer must be assessed a minimum penalty... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1571 1991–92 |
Election returns recountIf the difference in the votes cast for the top two vote getters for an office is not more than 0.25 percent, the recount mandated by state law must be conducted manually. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1143 1991–92 |
Honorary degreesUpon recommendation of the faculty, the governing boards of the regional institutions of higher education, and the governing boards of the community colleges may grant honorary degrees. The honorary degrees may be granted to... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 1176 1991–92 |
School board vacanciesA school board director who has submitted a resignation is prohibited from voting on the selection of his or her replacement. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 1177 1991–92 |
School board responsibiltiesThe phrase "acting through its respective administrative staff" contained in RCW 28A.150.230(2) is deleted and the school board is required to adopt policies with respect to each of the listed responsibilities. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| HB 2095 1991–92 |
Veteran and family counselngThe Department of Veterans Affairs will contract with professional counselors to provide an option of direct mental health treatment for war-affected veterans, for soldiers returning from the Persian Gulf, and for their... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 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 |