Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1885 1991–92 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers Program is created in statute to enlarge the pool of qualified high school students who are motivated to become teachers. Participating teachers will make presentations to high school... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1971 1991–92 |
Alien insurers regulationAlien insurers may use the state of Washington as a state of entry for purposes of doing business in the United States by making and maintaining a deposit of assets in a trust account within Washington in accordance with... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, 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 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1743 1991–92 |
High-interest consumer loansThe existing Industrial Loan Act and Consumer Finance Loan Act are repealed effective January 1, 1992 and January 1, 1993 respectively. In their place, a new Consumer Loan Act is created combining elements of both repealed acts. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1919 1991–92 |
Vehicle insur/safety courseThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to include in traffic safety education courses, information concerning the effects of alcohol and drugs on motor vehicle operators and the consequences of operating motor... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2057 1991–92 |
Public facilities districtsA public facilities district may impose a sales and use tax at the rate of one-tenth of 1 percent when approved by the voters of the district. Moneys received from the tax shall be used for the financing, design, acquisition,... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2058 1991–92 |
Stat of limtatns/sex abuseThe Legislature finds that childhood sexual abuse is pervasive, traumatic to the victim, and victims may repress memories of the incident or be unable to connect it to any injury until after the statute of limitations has run.... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1500 1991–92 |
Jail labor pay increaseThe amount credited to a jail inmate while in custody for failure to pay fines and costs is increased to $42 per day. If the inmate performs labor while in custody, the amount credited is $60 per day. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1671 1991–92 |
Promoting growth strategiesThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to establish an access program for all state highways. Legislative findings recognize property owners' rights to reasonable access to the system but make those rights... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 202, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1265 1991–92 |
Dedications/subdivisionsEasements established by a dedication are property rights that cannot be extinguished or altered without the approval of the easement owners, unless the document creating the easement provides otherwise. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| HB 1267 1991–92 |
Sanitary landfill reconvynceThe Department of Natural Resources is authorized to reconvey forest board lands to the county for use as a solid waste landfill or transfer station. The county shall not hold the state responsible for any liability resulting... | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 8, 1991 |