Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Richard King
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1409 1993–94 |
Developmentally disabledNursing assistants providing services to persons with developmental disabilities are required to register with the Board of Nursing. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1422 1993–94 |
Erotic materialWhenever a prosecuting attorney secures a determination that material is "erotic," the prosecutor is to notify the code reviser of the court decision. The code reviser is then to publish the court's decision in the Washington... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1426 1993–94 |
Wildlife heritage land trustThe director of the Department of Wildlife is authorized to form a public nonprofit corporation called the Washington Wildlife Heritage Trust. The director is required to appoint a board of not more than 15 members, subject to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1439 1993–94 |
Community action agenciesMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to implement a state-wide pilot program to demonstrate the effectiveness of case management as a tool to promote self-reliance for low-income individuals caught in chronic poverty.... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1443 1993–94 |
Human rights commissionDiscrimination based on "sexual orientation" is added to the coverage of the state's law against discrimination. "Sexual orientation" is defined to include heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality. Discrimination based... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1446 1993–94 |
Civil service requirementsThe civil service citizenship requirements for city firefighters, county deputy sheriffs, and city police officers are eliminated. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1453 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationDoes not include an employee's participation in a voluntary recreational activity even if the employer sponsored the activity with certain exceptions. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1455 1993–94 |
Workers' compensatn appealsGives the board twenty days to provide copies of depositions or transcripts. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1463 1993–94 |
Hood Canal salmonidDirects the investigation of opportunities for salmonid habitat improvement in Hood Canal tributaries. Modifies methods of commercial salmon fishing to allow escape of naturally spawning salmonids, while harvesting hatchery... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1468 1993–94 |
Higher ed collective bargainAcademic personnel and other nonclassified staff at state four-year institutions of higher education are granted the right to bargain over wages, hours, and working conditions. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1474 1993–94 |
Citizen councilor programCreates the office of citizen councilors. Authorizes any registered voter to become a citizen councilor. Establishes procedures to determine suggested issues for public discussion. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1511 1993–94 |
Educational employees salaryThe requirement that the actual average salary for basic education certificated instructional staff not exceed the school district's average basic education certificated instructional staff salary allocation is changed. The... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1531 1993–94 |
Physical therapist assistntsIncreases the membership of the state board of physical therapy from five to seven members. Designates the qualifications for a license for physical therapist assistants. Requires the assistants to pass an examination. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1548 1993–94 |
Education technologyDirects the section to support the state-wide systemic reform effort in mathematics, science, and technology as envisioned by the Washington systemic initiative. Establishes the technology education fund. Makes an... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1551 1993–94 |
Gambling regulationAuthorizes blackjack in class A and E card rooms only. Imposes a tax of five hundred dollars per table per month. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1553 1993–94 |
Employer discriminationIt is unlawful for an employer to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage an individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee engages in any lawful activity off... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1565 1993–94 |
Public assistance/businessesBefore a private business can receive a loan of $100,000 or more from the development loan fund, $50,000 in tax credits, or a tax deferral of $100,000 or more, the business must enter into a contract with the Department of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1574 1993–94 |
Children's services providrsThere is a legislative finding that out-of-home care service providers currently receive state reimbursement for their services of between 20 percent and 65 percent of the cost of caring for dependent children. Inadequate... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1583 1993–94 |
Part-time academic employeesFor the purpose of determining which part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are eligible for state mandated retirement and insurance benefits, a standard formula will be used. The hours worked by part-time... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1584 1993–94 |
Part-time faculty salariesMakes an appropriation of ten million nine thousand three hundred ninety-seven dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1593 1993–94 |
Local government representnAuthorizes local governments to use a proportional representation electoral system. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1606 1993–94 |
Teachers recruiting teachersThe Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers program is moved from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the professional development centers in the ESDs. The mandate to promote and expand the annual education... | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1623 1993–94 |
Therapeutic child careFederal funds, which may become available for therapeutic child care, cannot be used to supplant state funds. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |