All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5717 1993–94 |
1993-95 capital budgetAppropriations backed by general fund indebtedness under the statutory debt limit are $864,000,000. Total appropriations equal $1,624,000,000. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 22, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5719 1993–94 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $926,737,000 in state general obligation bonds to finance new construction and other state projects contained in the 1993-95 capital budget. Of this total, $903,000,000 is... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5724 1993–94 |
Nursing home auditing/reimbuNursing home payment rates will increase by an estimated $132 million in 1993-95, rather than by the $150 million they would increase without this change in the law. This reduced rate of increase is due to eight primary... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5753 1993–94 |
Cowlitz county judgeshipAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Cowlitz County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Cowlitz County from three to four. The additional superior court judge becomes effective only if Cowlitz... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5781 1993–94 |
Higher education accessIt is the policy of the state of Washington that the essential requirements level budget calculation for institutions of higher education include enrollment levels necessary to maintain, by educational sector, the... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5925 1993–94 |
Lodging taxThe legislative body of any county with a population greater than 75,000 in which is located all or part of a national monument may levy an additional excise tax up to 2 percent on the furnishing of lodging. This tax is in... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5966 1993–94 |
State veterans' homesThe Department of Veterans Affairs is authorized to operate nursing care units at the two veterans homes as Medicaid nursing homes, under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services. Statutory language regarding... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5967 1993–94 |
State revenues increaseSALES AND USE TAX State and local retail sales taxes are extended to the sale of selected personal services. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 25, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5968 1993–94 |
1993-95 operating budgetThe 1993-95 omnibus appropriations act. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5972 1993–94 |
Transportation budgetThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1993-95 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.3 billion. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 23, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5980 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesRecreational fishing licenses are consolidated into resident and nonresident personal use and shellfish licenses. Two-day licenses are also available. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 17, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5982 1993–94 |
Higher education tuitionTuition statutes are revised to provide tuition increases of 9 percent and 22 percent. Student and Activities fees (S&A fees) are held at the current law 1993-95 rates. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5983 1993–94 |
Agriculture feesVarious adjustments are made to fees collected by the Department of Agriculture in order to provide the additional revenue necessary to support a portion of the administrative functions of the agency. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| SB 5989 1993–94 |
Correctional industriesState agencies and the Legislature are to purchase goods and services from DOC Correctional Industries II programs if the goods and services would otherwise be purchased from outside the state. A formula is set forth in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1183 1993–94 |
Minors under the influenceIt is unlawful for a person under the age of 21 to be in a public place while under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug. Exceptions to this prohibition are provided for: oLiquor or drugs given under... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 513, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1236 1993–94 |
Water rights feesThe Legislature finds that a water right confers significant economic benefits to the water right holder, and that water rights applicants should contribute more to the cost of administration of the Water Rights Program. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 495, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1248 1993–94 |
Indus insur death/disabilityEffective July 1, 1993, the maximum monthly total disability or death benefit payable to an injured worker or beneficiary is increased from 100 percent of the state average wage to 110 percent of the state average monthly wage. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 521, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1249 1993–94 |
Indus insur partial disabltyAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are increased by 35 percent beginning July 1, 1993. The maximum compensation for total bodily impairment is increased from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 520, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1264 1993–94 |
Workers comp third party recThe determination of the fault of the parties in a personal injury or property damage lawsuit is changed to exclude determination of the fault of parties immune from liability under the industrial insurance law. The sum of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 496, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1333 1993–94 |
Youth gang violence reductnA youth gang violence program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multiagency cooperation, along with efforts of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 497, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1479 1993–94 |
Unclaimed property actThe four report and remit dates for unclaimed property are replaced by one date of November 1 of each year. The time period for advertising unclaimed property by the department is increased from four to 10 months, which will... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 498, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1493 1993–94 |
Minority/women-owned businesThe Omnibus Minority and Women-owned Businesses Assistance Act provides technical assistance, training and education, export assistance, contract procurement assistance, loans and grants, and bonding assistance to minority and... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 512, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1496 1993–94 |
Employment agenciesThe definition of "employment agency" is amended. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 499, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1524 1993–94 |
Supplemental budgetGovernor Lowry's proposed 1993 supplemental budget for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium totals $40.0 million. The supplemental budget adopted by the House of Representatives reduced the amount to $31.3 million. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 18, 1993 |