Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1810 1991–92 |
State patrol headquartersA $50.15 million bond bill is proposed for construction of a 161,000 gross square foot facility on campus for the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Four hundred-stall parking stalls will also be built. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1819 1991–92 |
Steamboat operators regulatnRevises provisions regulating steamboat operators. Establishes requirements for the issuance of a certificate to operate as a steamboat company. Authorizes the commission to cancel, suspend, or amend a certificate after notice... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1820 1991–92 |
Rental vehicles sales taxAuthorizes an additional tax upon the rental of a fleet vehicle. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1836 1991–92 |
Model rivers actThe state scenic river system statutes are repealed and a more far reaching program for river protection is created. The State Parks and Recreation Commission shall prepare a list of rivers for protected river designation, and... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1961 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. Covered employment . The act covers all employers of 25 or more employees in farming, including... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2003 1991–92 |
Rights of way/wood productnDirects the department of transportation to manage highway rights of way to plant trees to enhance the beauty of the areas and to provide a new source of pulp wood and timber. Directs the deposit of any revenues from sales of... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2011 1991–92 |
Tobacco/alcohol outdoor adsIt is deemed a gross misdemeanor for any person to: (1) display on any stationary or vehicular billboard any advertisement of cigarettes, cigarette papers, cigars, chewing tobacco, other smoking tobacco, or alcohol within a... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2023 1991–92 |
Licensing agents/subagentsAuthorizes county auditors to recommend the appointment of subagents for vehicle licensing and registration. Requires subagents to report all costs and revenues for their activities on an annual basis. Requires a report to the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2024 1991–92 |
Vehicle title/registr costsThe method of generating revenue for reimbursing those counties that lose moneys for performing title and registration activities is changed. Two cents on each transaction performed by a county will be deposited in the Motor... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2032 1991–92 |
Traffic safety commissionImplements the recommendations of the legislative transportation committee review of the traffic safety commission. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | 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 2070 1991–92 |
Gasoline/local sales taxAuthorizes cities to submit a proposition to the voters to impose a sales and use tax on the sale of motor vehicle fuel solely for the purpose of providing high capacity transportation services. Exempts certain fuels from the tax. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2089 1991–92 |
Presidential primary dateThe date of the state's presidential primary is changed to the fourth Tuesday in March. The authority of the Secretary of State to change the date on which this primary may be conducted to advance the concept of a regional... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2199 1991–92 |
Shared leave limitationsDeletes the restriction on transfers from employees who do not accrue annual leave. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2208 1991–92 |
Taxing incomeImposes a tax at the rate of one percent on all taxable income received by individuals, estates, trusts and corporations. Directs moneys collected to be placed in the basic education account. Provides a formula for taxable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2211 1991–92 |
School year extension limitProvides that June 21st of each school year shall be the last day of mandatory school attendance for students enrolled in the common schools. Authorizes attendance on a voluntary basis beyond June 21st in circumstances where... | 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 2225 1991–92 |
Unsolicited goods & servicesProvides that the recipient is not bound to return unsolicited goods, wares, merchandise, or services. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2244 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeRequires a pesticide-treated area to be posted with warning signs visible from all usual points of entry. Requires written notice to the owner prior to application of the pesticide. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2273 1991–92 |
State Patrol retirement sysRevises effective dates for initial membership in the retirement system, and for the irrevocable election to transfer prior service to the system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1231 1991–92 |
1991-93 transportatn budgetThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium is enacted. In addition to technical changes, the bill increases planning efforts for regional high capacity... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 2140 1991–92 |
Transportation agencies planThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) is required to develop budget instructions which include directions to transportation agencies for submittal of their six-year programs and financial plans. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 2151 1991–92 |
High capacity transportationThe definition of high capacity transportation (HCT) system is expanded to include supporting services to an HCT system, including high occupancy vehicle lanes. A distinction is drawn between an HCT system and project planning. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1262 1991–92 |
Tow truck restrictionsA tow truck performing an initial tow is not subject to the statutory height, weight, length, axle loading and spacing requirements, regardless of the destination. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |