Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2462 1991–92 |
Government accountabilityGreater Accountability . The Legislature finds that demand is growing for a new level of accountability in government and that state government needs an integrated, comprehensive accountability system. Definitions . The terms... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2471 1991–92 |
Children's investment trustA children's investment trust fund is established in the state treasury, to be supported by general appropriations, gifts, grants, and unspecified "earmarked" revenue. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2493 1991–92 |
Board of education membershpThe number of members on the state Board of Education is reduced. The number of representatives from each congressional district shall be reduced from two to one. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2539 1991–92 |
Border areas accountThe border areas account is established as a non-appropriated account within the state treasury. Expenditures may only be made to border areas. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2546 1991–92 |
Performance-based schoolsPART I: DEFINITIONS Definitions are provided for "academic assessment system" and "essential academic learning requirements." PART II: COMMISSION ON STUDENT LEARNING A 10-member Commission on Student Learning is established.... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2571 1991–92 |
Infant mortality reviews"Infant mortality review" is defined. All information and records obtained for an infant mortality review is deemed confidential and is protected from discovery and subpoena. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2580 1991–92 |
Teacher cost of living incrs(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/14/92) Provides for salary cost-of-living increases in supplemental contracts for certificated school employees to enhance the performance of individuals or groups. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2590 1991–92 |
Health care reformWashington Health Services Commission . Authority to administer the act is given to the Washington Health Services Commission (HSC), consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. One... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2645 1991–92 |
Pension overpaymentsThe Director of the Department Retirement Systems is prohibited from recovering pension overpayments made between July 1, 1990 and February 1, 1992, that were made due to an incorrect calculation of the cost-of-living... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2729 1991–92 |
Tuition and financial aidTUITION: Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. The percentage varies between 4 and 6 percent of total tuition at the four-year institutions, and 11 and 15 percent at... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2792 1991–92 |
Fishing guide license feesThe Department of Fisheries shall charge resident fishing guide license fees to Oregon residents if the state of Oregon charges resident fishing guide license fees to Washington residents. The Department of Fisheries is... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2861 1991–92 |
Adult family home advis cnclAn Adult Family Home Advisory Council is established. The 21-member council is made up of representatives from appropriate divisions within the Department of Social and Health Services, adult family home owners, residents, a... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2693 1991–92 |
Pension contribution ratesBeginning September 1, 1992, through June 30, 1993, the following pension contribution rates are in effect (to be paid by employers): Public Employees' Retirement System: 7.16 percent Teachers' Retirement System: 11.79 percent... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 8, 1992 |
| HB 2295 1991–92 |
Lake Wash. Technical CollegeThe 1991-93 biennial capital budget is amended to change the name of Lake Washington Vocational Institute to Lake Washington Technical College, and to increase the appropriation for construction of the administrative addition,... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1992 |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2679 1991–92 |
Subdivision of propertyThe exemption from the platting and subdivision law for divisions of land by will or through intestacy is removed. Divisions of land made through a person's will or through inheritance by intestacy are subject to the platting... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2283 1991–92 |
Noise pollution authorityStatutory authority for the state's noise pollution control program is transferred from the Department of Ecology to the Department of Health. No funding, personnel, or other resources are included in the transfer. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2970 1991–92 |
Oil transmission line costsThe applicant for certification of an oil transmission line under the EFSEC processes that has not been certified before the effective date of this act must pay $25,000 to each county, and $10,000 to each city, which is... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2440 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationEducational employees who are not employed in instructional, research, or administrative capacities are permitted to receive unemployment benefits for periods of unemployment between academic terms. The change applies to weeks... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2653 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesEliminates the remaining preemption of county, city, and town planning and regulatory authority for the siting and regulating of oil transmission lines. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2654 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesRequires the applicant to pay all reasonable costs incurred by a city or county for activities directly related to the site application process for oil transmission lines. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2701 1991–92 |
Oil transmission pipelinesEstablishes strict liability for any damages caused by discharge of petroleum products into the aquifers. | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2870 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurSpecifies the applicability and scope of the act. Places restrictions on premium rates. Establishes renewability and availability of coverage provisions. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |