Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Robert Basich
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2047 1991–92 |
Coastal resources programThe Olympic Natural Resources Center of the University of Washington will conduct a study to: (1) identify at risk coastal resources in SW Washington and on the Olympic Peninsula; (2) identify opportunities for research and... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2049 1991–92 |
School funding/perform auditDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a performance audit of the funding system for common schools and submit its findings and recommendations by June 30, 1992. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2051 1991–92 |
Interim zoning permitsProvides that any permitting agency seeking to adopt a rule or ordinance which would impose a moratorium or interim zoning because of facilities, resources, or land use emergencies shall only adopt such regulation as provided... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2063 1991–92 |
Environmental policy actDeclares that if the decision is not made after thirty days, the threshold determination shall automatically be approved. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2092 1991–92 |
Veterans' education benefitsExtends expiration date to June 30, 2000. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2118 1991–92 |
Public facilities useFor the purposes of the provisions of the state's disclosure law which authorize certain lobbying activities by public agencies, a state institution of higher education and the student government of the institution are... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2136 1991–92 |
Gov regulation efficiencyDirects a regulating agency to furnish an applicant for a permit or license with a written statement of all applicable regulations to be complied with to obtain the license or permit. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2181 1991–92 |
Timberlands foundationEstablishes the timberlands foundation to sustain a high quality of life in Washington's timberlands region. Assists in transforming local economies from timber-dependent to one based on a variety of enterprises. Makes an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2224 1991–92 |
Lottery moneys/common schoolLottery revenues, net of prizes, compensation for retailers, and lottery commission costs are deposited in the general fund for the support of the common schools. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2229 1991–92 |
Common school fundingRequires general fund lottery moneys to be used for the support of the common schools. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1268 1991–92 |
Retirement service creditThe provisions for earning service credit in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. The provisions defining "eligible position" in PERS I and II, LEOFF II and TRS II are changed. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1341 1991–92 |
Timber-dependent communitiesEconomic assistance is provided to timber-dependent communities, primarily in the areas of: financing infrastructure, exporting products from timber communities, and coordinating state services to timber communities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1877 1991–92 |
Olympic naturl resources ctrThe name of the Olympic Institute is changed to the Olympic Natural Resources Center. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1127 1991–92 |
Superior court judge positnsThe numbers of superior court judges in four counties are increased as follows: oKing County - from 46 to 58; oGrays Harbor County - from two to three; oSnohomish County - from 11 to 13; oMason County - from one to two. Six of... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1243 1991–92 |
Teacher preparation programsEducator preparation programs at colleges and universities in the state, annually, shall develop and implement a plan to increase the level of collaboration and interaction between the program's faculty and K-12 schools in the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1316 1991–92 |
County treasurersThe provisions relating to in-lieu tax payments of weed districts are made consistent with other statutes, and the interest rate for delinquency payments is raised to 12 percent, the same as for property tax delinquencies. As... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1416 1991–92 |
Game fish mitigationWhere the Department of Wildlife is recommending or requiring game fish stocking as a condition of an environmental permit or license, then the department shall specify the pounds, numbers, species, stock and/or race of... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1686 1991–92 |
Inmate incentive programThe Department of Corrections is required to develop an implementation plan for prison industry space at Clallam Bay Corrections Center, McNeil Island Corrections Center, and the proposed 1024-bed medium security prison. The... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |