All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2026 1993–94 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeThe Liquor Control Board is required to post in a conspicuous place within each state liquor store a notice warning women that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause birth defects, including fetal alcohol syndrome and... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2036 1993–94 |
Multimodal transport fundingA Multimodal Transportation Programs and Projects Selection Committee is created to be responsible for distribution of monies in several transportation-related accounts. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2048 1993–94 |
Amer Indian scholarship fundGifts subject to conditions may be received as private funds by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. A conditional gift is acceptable if it provides that only a portion of the earnings are reinvested in the endowment fund. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2067 1993–94 |
Commute trip reduction progrState employees may use state-owned or leased vehicles for ride sharing as part of the commute trip reduction program required by the state Clean Air Act. All money collected from rental or parking spaces at state-owned or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5066 1993–94 |
Limiting powers of trusteesHolders of powers of appointment are prohibited from making discretionary distributions of property for their own benefit, except to provide for their health, education, maintenance or support. An exception is provided when... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5124 1993–94 |
Commercial fishing licensesCommercial fishery licenses are held by persons, not vessels. Persons can be individuals, organizations, business organizations, or government agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5157 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesStatutory attorney's fees in cases involving less than $10,000 are $100 or the amount of the judgment obtained, whichever is less. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5176 1993–94 |
Cashing government checksIn order for a financial institution to be a qualified public depositary, the institution may not charge more than $1 to cash a check or warrant issued by this state or the federal government for a noncustomer. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5239 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesLegislative intent is clarified to emphasize the value of poison and toxic information centers in reducing health care costs by facilitating early intervention and treatment. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5241 1993–94 |
Gambling commission powersThe Gambling Commission's authority to establish maximum limits on: income derived from bingo; the compensation paid to persons employed in connection with gambling activities conducted by bona fide charitable or nonprofit... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5263 1993–94 |
Milk marketingThe focus of the milk marketing order is modified to specifically include prevention of the disorderly marketing of milk. Out-of-state producers who sell milk in Washington are considered producers for coverage under the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5280 1993–94 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is required to develop a voluntary certificate of competency program by July 1, 1994. The program would be for both general and specialty contractors and would be in addition to the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5307 1993–94 |
Firearms on school premisesThe prohibition against any student carrying a firearm or other dangerous weapons on public or private school premises is expanded to apply to any person. The areas in which the prohibition applies are expanded to also include... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5330 1993–94 |
Property sold at auctionSecondhand property bought or received on consignment or sold at an auction conducted by a licensed auctioneer is not subject to the 30-day retention requirement mandated under the pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers statute. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5343 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $240 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the location, design, right of way, and construction of Special Category C highway improvements. The 3/4 cent gas tax will pay the debt service... | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 431, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5357 1993–94 |
School service contrct emplyWhen a school district enters into a contract for services formerly performed by classified school employees, the contract must contain a clause requiring the contractor to provide similar benefits to those provided for school... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5360 1993–94 |
Domestic violence reportingThe Legislature finds that domestic violence is a problem of immense proportions, that the existing protection order process should be refined to require the use of standard forms, and that information should be translated for... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5371 1993–94 |
Highway bondsThe issue and sale of $100 million in general obligation bonds is authorized for the location, design, right of way, and construction of selected interstate and other highway improvements. | Larry Vognild (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 432, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5375 1993–94 |
Personal service contractsLegislative intent is expanded to include open competition for subcontracts to personal service contracts. "Subcontract" is defined to mean a contract assigning some of the work of a contract to a third party. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5402 1993–94 |
Scientific literacy studyThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to conduct a study of the issues related to literacy in mathematics, science and technology. The study includes a review of existing or anticipated efforts in this... | Jim Jesernig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5407 1993–94 |
Agricultural burning permitsThe Department of Ecology and local air authorities are required to provide convenient methods for issuance and oversight of agricultural burn permits. Convenient methods for obtaining an agricultural burn permit may include... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5443 1993–94 |
Livestock regulationsThe licensing fees for public livestock markets are increased to a range of: $100 to $150 for markets with a gross sales volume of up to $10,000, $200 to $350 for markets with a volume of over $10,000 and up to $50,000, and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5452 1993–94 |
Jail cost paymentsSuperior and district court judges may order defendants convicted of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors to pay for the cost of their incarceration at the rate of up to $50 per day. Indigent defendants are not required to pay... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5471 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corporationsNonprofit corporation registration is brought into conformity with the existing for-profit corporation registration statutes. Revenue clearance requirements, UBI registration, and various administrative provisions are modified... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |