Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1062 1993–94 |
IMPACT center sunsetThe IMPACT Center at Washington State University is removed from termination under the Sunset Act. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1184 1993–94 |
Port district formationThe condition that a county must border saltwater in order to create a less than county-wide port district is deleted. | Betty Edmondson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1787 1993–94 |
Water resource areasProvisions restricting the trust water rights program to the Methow and Dungeness-Quilcene basins and to designated water resource inventory areas are removed from statute. The trust water rights program would thus apply statewide. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 2053 1991–92 |
Electrical licensing exmptnsNo license is required from, and no inspection is authorized for, any utility or contractor whose installation, repair or maintenance work on lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment is subject to final approval or acceptance by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2831 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingPesticide application records . The Departments of Agriculture and Labor and Industries are authorized to adopt more than one prescribed form for pesticide application recordkeeping. Pesticide application records are no longer... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2359 1991–92 |
Acad/voc integration programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish an academic and vocational integration development grant program. The projects shall combine academic and vocational education into a single instructional system... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2874 1991–92 |
Funeral expensesThe department may consider the assets of surviving children and parents of adult decedents when determining whether a decedent is eligible for state burial assistance. The department shall establish a maximum level for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 2316 1991–92 |
IMPACT sunset terminationThe IMPACT program and center at Washington State University (WSU) are removed from termination under the Sunset Act. This bill is null and void unless specific funding for IMPACT is provided in the supplemental budget. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2371 1991–92 |
Conserv dist special assessmThe period of time over which a county legislative authority may impose special assessments for a conservation district is expanded from one year to up to 10 years. If the county authorizes a system of special assessments for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2465 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2873 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste disposalThe statutory provisions relating to indemnification for operations and activities of low level radioactive materials licensees are deleted. The agencies are given discretion over when to require financial assurances. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1395 1991–92 |
State patrol crime labThe State Patrol is required to maintain the crime laboratory system in at least the same locations as it did on December 31, 1990. The Patrol must provide services at those locations through June 30, 1993. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1462 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsIf there is probable cause to believe that a dog poses an immediate threat to public safety, an animal control officer must seize and impound the dog pending a hearing. Limitations are placed on local regulation of dangerous... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1638 1991–92 |
Partial summary judgmentsThe superior court has the authority to issue a partial summary judgment in a civil action for damages. The court may enter the partial summary judgment if no material issues of fact exist regarding the causation of the... | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1655 1991–92 |
Collective bargaining/stateCollective bargaining for classified state employees is expanded to include bargaining over wages, hours, insurances, and terms and conditions of employment. Bargaining is authorized for all employees classified under a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1847 1991–92 |
Administrative law judgesThe Executive Conflict of Interest Act is amended. A person formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in any hearing, rule-making, or investigatory proceeding involving an action of that... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |