All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5698 1993–94 |
ISO-9000 quality standardsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development, through its Business Assistance Center, shall make ISO-9000 and its American equivalent more widely known to Washington firms. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 5995 1993–94 |
Reckless endangrmnt/hiwy wrkPersons who speed in construction zones on any public roadway are subject to double fines that cannot be reduced, suspended or waived. Persons who drive negligently in construction zones or who remove, evade or purposely... | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6061 1993–94 |
Special levy/bond electionsThe authority to call a special election at any time to validate an excess levy or bond issue to meet the needs resulting from the failure of a county, school district, or junior taxing district to pass a special levy for the... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6096 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsRedundant definitions, confusing language requirements and unnecessary standards which contradict the pasteurized milk ordinance (PMO) are removed. Enforcement of the PMO or more strict standards is a requirement for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 143, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6146 1993–94 |
Film/video productn facilityThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to assist in the location of a film and video production studio in the state. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6158 1993–94 |
Tuberculosis controlThe state Board of Health must adopt rules establishing requirements for: (a) reporting confirmed or suspected cases of TB by health care providers and for reporting laboratory test results, (b) due process standards for... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6221 1993–94 |
Genetic testing/parentageThe statutes relating to the determination of paternity are amended to allow for the use of genetic tests and blood tests as scientific methods of testing. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6237 1993–94 |
Veteran estate managementThe Veteran Estate Management Program is created in order to allow the Director of the Department of Veteran Affairs or his designee to serve as administrator, guardian of the estate or federal fiduciary of an incapacitated... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6264 1993–94 |
Salmon run restorationThe state of Washington is authorized to enter into an interstate compact with California, Idaho and Oregon to protect and restore coastal ecosystems. The purpose of the compact is to develop programs that prevent the need for... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6509 1993–94 |
Impaired insurersThe Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association may assume or guarantee performance of contractual obligations when the court orders receivership or conservatorship, or when the insurer becomes insolvent. | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6532 1993–94 |
Criminally insane releaseA court may not release a "criminally insane" person from an institution, for either a conditional release or furlough, without a hearing, unless the Secretary of DSHS agrees to the release. If the Secretary of DSHS does not... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6538 1993–94 |
Boating safety educationThe State Parks and Recreation Commission shall incorporate an emphasis on fire prevention into its boating safety program. It shall include distribution of educational materials and opportunities for educating boaters on... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6593 1993–94 |
Learning & life skills progrThe Learning and Life Skills grant program is created. The program is administered by the Department of Social and Health Services to help court-involved youth gain the necessary life and educational skills to obtain a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| SB 6605 1993–94 |
Health insur/retird publ empSchool district retirees under age 65 are brought into the risk pool with active public employees and state retirees under age 65 by January 1995. The existing explicit subsidy for school district retirees under age 65 is abolished. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1561 1993–94 |
Preschool regulationThe Child Care Coordinating Committee is required to develop a phase-in strategy with specific recommendations involving programs serving preschool children for four or fewer hours per day. The recommendations shall include... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2380 1993–94 |
Malpractice insuranceHealth care practitioners who are licensed, certified or registered must have malpractice insurance acceptable to the state Department of Health by July 1, 1995 if this insurance is available. The department must designate by... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2414 1993–94 |
Child passenger restraint syChildren under three years of age must be restrained by a restraint system that meets the requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is secured in accordance with the restraint seat manufacturer's instructions.... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2508 1993–94 |
Health professional tem poolThe Department of Health Office of Community and Rural Development is authorized to make use of expertise available in outlying areas of the state to provide temporary primary care practitioners in rural areas. This reflects... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 2702 1993–94 |
Public works bonds retainageThe requirement is deleted that the consent of a public body that awards a public works contract is necessary for a contractor to provide a bond in lieu of retainage under the contract. However, the bond must be in a form... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 25, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 1955 1993–94 |
Improvement districtsAny city or town regardless of population may designate a committee of the council or a hearings officer to hold hearings on both the proposed creation of an LID and on the proposed assessment roll, and to make recommendations... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2178 1993–94 |
Fire fighters transfer rghtsA fire fighter who transfers into the civil service system of a city, town, or fire protection district because of a merger, annexation, consolidation, or incorporation, and who already completed a probationary period as a... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2182 1993–94 |
Port dist fire fghtr transfrA fire fighter who is employed by a port district may transfer employment to a city or fire protection district in the same manner and under the same conditions as a fire fighter employed by a city or fire protection district... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2188 1993–94 |
International trade/WA portsThe federation of Washington ports is continued and the reporting requirement pertaining to the establishment of the federation is removed. The statutory termination of the authority of port districts to establish export... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |