All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6138 1993–94 |
Obstructing law enfrc officrThe crime of obstructing a public servant is renamed obstructing a law enforcement officer. The crime is committed if a person makes a willfully untrue, misleading, or exaggerated statement to a law enforcement officer, or if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6203 1993–94 |
Rural part-county libr distsThe condition that a rural partial county library district have an assessed valuation of not less than $50 million is repealed. If, at the time of creation, a rural partial county library district has an assessed valuation of... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6217 1993–94 |
Unemployment ins task forceThe Joint Task Force on Unemployment Insurance is reauthorized in order to: (1) undertake more in-depth review of targeted issues concerning unemployment insurance; (2) work collaboratively with the Employment Security... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6283 1993–94 |
Real estate disclosuresWithin five days of the signing of an agreement for the purchase and sale of a residential property, the seller must provide to the buyer a real property transfer disclosure statement on a prescribed form. Residential property... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6298 1993–94 |
Liquor licensing/enforcementIndividuals who transfer an identification card to another person for the purpose of gaining admission to an establishment or portion of an establishment that is off-limits to persons under the age of 21 may be charged with a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6356 1993–94 |
Cigarette machine locationsA tobacco vending machine may be located within ten feet of an entrance or exit under the following conditions: (1) if the machine is visible from outside the premises, the employees who exercise control over it can see the... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6377 1993–94 |
Insurance brokers compensatnInsurance agents licensed as brokers may receive commissions paid by the insurer, fees paid by the insured, or a combination of the two. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6408 1993–94 |
Mental health systems/tribesThe term "tribal authority" includes a federally recognized Indian tribe or a major Indian organization recognized by the Secretary of Social and Health Services. Upon their request, a tribal authority must be included as a... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6492 1993–94 |
Agricultural associationsInstead of making payment to dissenters of the sale or merger of a cooperative association within 30 days, the agricultural cooperative association may make the payment of the member's equity interest over the same time... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6493 1993–94 |
State energy strategyIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the state energy strategy shall provide primary guidance for implementation of the state's energy policy. The State Energy Office will cooperate with state agencies,... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6585 1993–94 |
Veterans' tuition exemptionsThe tuition and fees exemption for Vietnam veterans and Persian Gulf veterans is extended to June 30, 1997. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6601 1993–94 |
Governmnt performance/accounThe Washington Performance Partnership Council is created, consisting of the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the minority leaders of each house, and two statewide... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 1466 1993–94 |
Motorized wheelchairsMotorized wheelchair manufacturers must give at least a one-year express warranty to motorized wheelchair consumers. If a manufacturer fails to provide a one year warranty, the motorized wheelchair is covered by an implied warranty. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1847 1993–94 |
Vision care consumer assistnPrescribers are required to give patients their prescriptions for eye wear, without charge, at the completion of the eye examination. These prescriptions must read "OK for contacts," if patients request contacts, unless there... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2157 1993–94 |
Migratory waterfowl art commThe sunset provisions for the Migratory Waterfowl Art Committee and the stamp and artwork program are repealed. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2160 1993–94 |
Publ housing authority emplyThe definition of "business or organization" is amended to expressly include public housing authorities as entities that can request background checks on prospective employees or volunteers who will or may have unsupervised... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2169 1993–94 |
Regional transit authoritiesCounty executives from counties within regional transit authority (RTA) boundaries are made eligible to be appointed as members of an RTA. Language is added providing that only board members, not including alternates or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2180 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litem appointmtIn any judicial proceeding in which it is alleged that a child has been subjected to child abuse or neglect, the court must appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. In those dependency actions which do not involve... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2212 1993–94 |
District court judges/numberThe correct number of district court judges that have been authorized for each county is listed. | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2235 1993–94 |
Periodicals/magazines B&O txThe B&O tax rate for publishers of periodicals or magazines is reduced from 2.13 percent to 0.515 percent. "Periodical or magazine" is defined as a printed publication, other than a newspaper, issued regularly at stated... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 112, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2246 1993–94 |
Substitute school employeesThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2275 1993–94 |
Mortgage/rental assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to make grants to local organizations. The local organizations are authorized to establish a revolving grant and loan fund to receive repayments of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |