Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2865 1991–92 |
Wild mushrooms harvestWild edible mushrooms are included under the definition of specialized forest products. A specialized forest products permit is required for harvest of more than three U.S. gallons of a single species of wild edible mushroom... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1732 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2370 1991–92 |
Process servers registrationCounty clerks are required to develop a registration process for maintaining a register of process servers in the county. The clerks may collect an annual fee of up to $10 from each process server. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, 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 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 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2747 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationDefinitions are established for a number of types of bottled water including artesian water, carbonated water, distilled water, mineral water, spring water, purified water. Natural water is defined to exclude water that is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2928 1991–92 |
Open space lawsLand classified under the open space program and classified and designated forest land are retained in the program when a transfer occurs due to an inheritance. The exemption from the collection of back taxes when property is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 69, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2554 1991–92 |
Erotic sound recordingsErotic sound recordings are added to the definition of "erotic material" that may not be sold, distributed or exhibited to minors. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2821 1991–92 |
Timber impact area communityThe definition of timber impact area in the timber programs created by the 1991 legislation is broadened to include communities that are socially and economically integrated with those areas meeting the current definition. The... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1153 1991–92 |
Littering penaltiesPenalties for littering are changed. Littering is decriminalized and made a civil infraction. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | 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 1186 1991–92 |
Uniform criminal penaltiesA penalty established by a city, town, or county for an act constituting a crime under a state statute cannot be less than the penalty prescribed by state statute. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1191 1991–92 |
Single parents/higher eductnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2 1/2 percent loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. Single parents include participants in the Family Independence Program. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1193 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters compThe resolution that a board of commissioners of a fire protection district adopts authorizing one of its members to serve as a volunteer fire fighter need only be approved by a simple majority vote, instead of a unanimous... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |