Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1590 1991–92 |
Energy self-sufficiency commA temporary commission is created until March 1, 1993, to study the goals of energy independence, a cleaner environment through cleaner fuels, and expanding agricultural markets to include raw farm products for ethanol and... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1591 1991–92 |
Gasohol at state facilitiesRequires that gasohol be dispensed at state facilities. | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1592 1991–92 |
Special local election procdProvides that, if an election is to be held in conjunction with the general election, all resolutions must be submitted to the auditor not less than sixty-five days before the election date. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1593 1991–92 |
Candidates' pamphlet paymentAuthorizes the secretary of state to bill each candidate nominated for the prorated space in the pamphlet. Requires payment upon receipt of the billing. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1594 1991–92 |
Local voters' pamphletsRequires the county auditor to appoint the committees in lieu of the county legislative authority. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1595 1991–92 |
Confidentiality/signaturesProvides that, initiative, referendum, and recall petitions are not available for inspection or copying except on order of a superior court. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1596 1991–92 |
Candidates filing feesDirects the secretary of state to prescribe the information to be submitted on a petition of a candidate that he or she lacks sufficient assets or income to pay the filing fee. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1656 1991–92 |
Container deposit/recyclingRequires every beverage container sold after February 14, 1992, to have a cash refund value of not less than five cents. Requires liter containers to have a cash refund value of not less than twenty-five cents. Establishes... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1659 1991–92 |
Geographic info task forceA Geographic Information Task Force is created, to be convened by the Department of Information Services (DIS). The task force is to be composed of representatives from state agencies, the Legislature, higher education, cities... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1674 1991–92 |
Tuition/fees/Persian Glf vetCertain eligible veterans of the Persian Gulf combat zone are exempt from the payment of tuition and fee increases that occur after the 1990-91 academic year. On August 1, 1990, eligible veterans must have been Washington... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1679 1991–92 |
Fire services trust fundThe Fire Services Trust Fund is created through an insurance premium tax increase of one-tenth percent. Expenditures from the fund for fire training and education, including maintenance, operation, and capital improvements at... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1680 1991–92 |
Video display terminalsRequires the director of labor and industries to promulgate health and safety standards to protect employees using video display terminals. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1697 1991–92 |
Absentee voting satellite ofAuthorizes the use of satellite offices for absentee voting. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1711 1991–92 |
Election administrationCreates a division of elections in the office of the secretary of state and specifies the duties of the division. Establishes a state election administration training advisory committee. Requires any person having... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1738 1991–92 |
Women/minority bus utilitiesRequires electric, gas, and telephone corporations with gross annual revenues exceeding twenty-five million dollars to submit annually a plan for increasing women and minority business enterprise procurement. Requires annual... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1754 1991–92 |
Traffic demand managementRequires each county with a population over one hundred twenty-five thousand, and each city and town in the county containing a major employer, to implement a commute trip reduction plan by July 1, 1992. Designates minimum... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1765 1991–92 |
Pesticide availability/useRequires the department to monitor pesticide use for the purpose of identifying uses that repeatedly pose a health hazard to workers and establish procedures for the prevention of injury. Establishes a schedule to phase out... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1774 1991–92 |
Privacy/information technlgyA legislative committee is created to review procedures for protecting citizens from invasions of their privacy that may result from collection, processing, use, or sharing of information by government or private entities. The... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1778 1991–92 |
Resident student definitionExpands the definition of a "resident" student. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1790 1991–92 |
Headlight/winshield wiper onRequires headlights to be on when a vehicle's windshield wipers are on. | John Betrozoff (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1799 1991–92 |
Recreational vehicle driverDirects a study of the possible need for special licensing of recreational vehicle drivers with a report to be submitted by December 1, 1991. | John Betrozoff (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1801 1991–92 |
Drivers' license feesDeletes the provision directing a portion of the fees to the general fund. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1803 1991–92 |
Vehicle/drivers' licensesRequires applicants for vehicle or driver's licenses to list their Social Security number. | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1805 1991–92 |
Commercial vehicle weightProvides for a six-month pilot project aimed at identifying to what extent the problem of highway damage can be attributed to the movement of overweight containers coming into and leaving ports in the state. Revises penalty... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1809 1991–92 |
Local gambling regulationsRepeals RCW 9.46.113. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |