Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Matson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5745 1991–92 |
Special amusement games licnThe Gambling Commission's existing regulations regarding the permissible location of amusement games are codified, to include: agricultural fairs; civic centers of a county, city or town; world's fairs; annual civic festivals;... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| SB 5008 1991–92 |
Pac NW economic regionThe Pacific Northwest Economic Region is established. The state of Washington agrees to participate in the new regional organization. | Alan Bluechel (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5611 1991–92 |
Rental vehicles sales taxThe Legislative Transportation Committee, the Departments of Licensing, Revenue, and Transportation, and representatives from the car rental industry, as well as other interested parties are required to conduct a study to... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5837 1991–92 |
Workers comp/employment compA definition of "employment" is added to the industrial insurance law. It includes virtually all services performed by an individual for remuneration unless a six-part test is met indicating that such service is not employment. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| SB 5108 1991–92 |
Prizes/promotional advertsngVarious provisions governing the content of written notices and procedures associated with the use of prizes in promotional advertising are set forth. Any written notice offering goods or services to an individual based upon a... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| SB 5156 1991–92 |
Candidate residency reqrmntsA candidate filing for office must possess all legal qualifications required for being elected to that office. The candidate must present official documents and an affidavit at the time of filing which show that the candidate... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| SB 5127 1991–92 |
Foster care citzn rev boardsThere must be a court review of all children found to be dependent at least every six months from the date of out-of-home placement or the date dependency is established, whichever is first, except for children whose cases are... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5520 1991–92 |
Wine shipment permitsWine manufacturers in states which afford Washington wineries an equal reciprocal shipping privilege may ship, for personal use and not for resale, no more than two cases of wine of its own manufacture per year to any adult... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| SB 5450 1991–92 |
Beer pasteurizationAll references made to "pasteurized" and "unpasteurized" beer are stricken from the statutes related to the issuance of class A, B, D and E beer retailer licenses. Establishments holding only a class E beer retailer's license... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5103 1991–92 |
Engineer registrationReferences to "his" are changed to "his or her" or "the applicant's." Registration fees for professional engineers are based on the costs associated with administering examinations and issuing certificates. An additional fee... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5383 1991–92 |
Prevailing wage administratnFor public works projects of $2,500 or less, an awarding agency may authorize the contractor or subcontractor to submit the statement of intent to pay prevailing wages directly to it, without approval of the Department of... | Frank Hansen (D-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5806 1991–92 |
Underground storage tanksCities, towns, and counties are authorized to provide loans and grants to owners and operators of underground storage tanks (UST) containing petroleum. Financial assistance may be provided for the purposes of reconstruction,... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1991 |
Mar 29, 1991 |