Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maryann Mitchell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1624 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund provisnsThe Housing Trust Fund Program is renamed the Housing Assistance Program. The activities that are eligible for assistance under the Housing Assistance Program are expanded to include: (a) temporary rental and mortgage payment... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1986 1991–92 |
Dev disabled rights protectnThe Governor must designate an agency for the protection and advocacy of the rights of developmentally disabled and mentally ill individuals. The designated agency must be independent of any agency that provides treatment or... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, 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 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 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, 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 1317 1991–92 |
Oxygen tax exemptionThe exemption for medically prescribed oxygen is expanded to include purchase or rental of oxygen concentrator, oxygen enricher, liquid oxygen, and gaseous, bottled oxygen systems. The oxygen system must be purchased or rented... | Jean Silver (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, 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 |
| HB 1326 1991–92 |
Landlord drayage/storage feeA landlord may recover the costs of drayage (transporting) and storage of property left by a tenant after a tenant has abandoned the tenancy, if the tenant requests the return of the property before it is sold or disposed. The... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1336 1991–92 |
Prospective residntl tenantsA landlord is prohibited from requiring a fee from a prospective tenant for the privilege of being placed on a list to be considered as a tenant for a dwelling unit. A landlord may charge a prospective tenant a fee for... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1739 1991–92 |
Prop tax exemp/homeless housThe nonprofit organization property tax exemption is changed from an exemption for nonpermanent shelter to an exemption for emergency or transitional housing. "Homeless" is defined as persons who do not have decent and safe... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1019 1991–92 |
Aquifer depletion feesAquifer protection area laws are altered to include a statement that the depletion of subterranean water is of great concern and poses a threat to the safety and welfare of the citizens of this state. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1051 1991–92 |
Student exchange organizatnsThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is responsible for maintaining a registry of international student exchange organizations that place students in Washington public schools. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 128, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1096 1991–92 |
Smoke detection devicesThe state fire protection law is amended so the replacement of batteries for smoke detection devices are the responsibility of the tenant. The fine for failing to install or maintain a smoke detection device is increased from... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1931 1991–92 |
Nonprofit raffle limitsTaxes may be imposed on raffles only on net receipts exceeding $10,000. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2027 1991–92 |
Student tuition refundFor the purposes of this legislation, the term "eligible student" is defined. An eligible student must meet three conditions. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2069 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur chargesAn employer's experience rating account will not be charged for benefits paid to its part-time employees who are receiving unemployment benefits. This applies only during the time an employer continues to employ the claimant. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1071 1991–92 |
Precinct election officersLists of persons qualified to serve as precinct election officers must be submitted by the chairs of the county central committees to the county auditor by June 1 of each year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1072 1991–92 |
Election provisions changesCriminal penalties in the election code are tied directly to the definitions and penalty ranges provided for misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felonies provided in the criminal code. Terminology is changed to be consistent... | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1470 1991–92 |
Public works projects apprpsSixty-five public works projects totaling $51,900,000 are recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1991. The appropriation for these projects was included in the 1989-91 capital budget. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, 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 1364 1991–92 |
Military leave/public emplysThe 15 days of paid annual leave is extended to cover active military duty as well as training activities. It applies to employees who reported for active duty on or after August 2, 1990. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |