Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ron Meyers
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1843 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings of proprtDeclares that the reduction of the fair market value of property by the imposition of a regulation on its use constitutes a taking of property for which compensation is required. Exempts police power actions to prevent a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1854 1993–94 |
Maritime historic preservatnA Maritime Historic Restoration and Preservation Council is created. The council will consist of: (1) four legislators; (2) four members of the recreational boating community, appointed by the governor; (3) the secretary of... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1869 1993–94 |
Leased equipment unreturnedA person who fails to return rented equipment, machinery or a motor vehicle as required under the terms of the rental agreement and is 15 full business days late "in honoring the terms of the agreement" is guilty of a class C felony. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1874 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntThe House State Government Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee will conduct an interim study of the governance of fire protection and emergency management services. The study may include whether the two... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1883 1993–94 |
Salmon enhancementRegional Fisheries Enhancement Group account funds may be used to replace funding for Department of Fisheries salmon projects, if those projects are operated by RFEGs. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1919 1993–94 |
Hate crimes preventionEstablishes a task force to develop and make available to school districts curriculum and programs designed to reduce the incidence of hatred against individuals and groups. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1920 1993–94 |
Telecommuting task forceCreates a telecommuting task force to examine transportation congestion in King county and potential ways telecommunications technology could be used to mitigate the problem by allowing people to work in their homes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1921 1993–94 |
Biomedical waste transportatEstablishes the conditions and requirements for the issuance of a permit. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1949 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org/political actvNonprofit organizations, except schools and colleges, that directly engage in certain prohibited political activities are not eligible for a property tax exemption. The nonprofit organization's tax exemption is not jeopardized... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1957 1993–94 |
Medical health coverage commThe Medical Health Coverage Benefit Determination Committee is created in the office of the Insurance Commissioner. The board shall be comprised of seven members appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1984 1993–94 |
Pilotage lawsIf a designee of the assistant secretary of Marine Transportation of the Washington State Department of Transportation is made a commissioner on the Board of Pilotage Commissioners (BPC), he or she will report directly to the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1985 1993–94 |
Liquidators' rights/premiumsA liquidator of an insolvent insurance company may collect from the insurer's agent or broker, or from a premium finance company, unpaid premiums whether earned or unearned. An agent, broker, or premium finance company is not... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2027 1993–94 |
Operating agency exec boardLimits the salary to fifty dollars per day. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2042 1993–94 |
Commercial motor vehiclesEstablishes civil penalties for violations of the act. Directs the penalties to be deposited into the highway maintenance fund. Requires written records of shipments to be maintained. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2090 1993–94 |
Pawnbrokers/second-hand dlrsThe statutory provisions regulating loans by pawnbrokers are modified. The provision defining "term of the loan" (30 days) is clarified, and the loan period, which includes the term plus a minimum 60 day grace period, also is... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2101 1993–94 |
Collctve bargain/correctionsIncludes correctional employees in the definition of uniformed personnel for purposes of public employee collective bargaining. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2106 1993–94 |
Medical wasteDirects the department of health, after consultation with other agencies, to adopt a uniform state standard for the storage, labeling, collection, handling, transfer, transportation, recycling, and disposal of medical waste. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2109 1993–94 |
Nursing facilities taxationCreates a fund to be divided among facilities with a disproportionate share of medicaid residents which will allow such facilities to fund needed improvements. Establishes a formula to determine the amount of the fund. Creates... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2140 1993–94 |
State highway improvementsProvides that, as of April 1, 1994, all funds in the special category C account will be transferred to the motor vehicle fund and dedicated for state highway construction improvements. Expresses a legislative intent that the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2211 1993–94 |
Defaulting defendant/costsA criminal defendant who fails to appear at a hearing or trial may be assessed costs of up to $100. Regardless of the outcome on the underlying criminal charges, these costs are considered a judgment against the defendant. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2337 1993–94 |
Indigent defendantsThe Court of Appeals, Supreme Court and Superior Courts may require convicted defendants to pay costs. The substantive provisions are similar to existing provisions concerning collection of costs. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2373 1993–94 |
Prescription insurance covrgProvides that, after November 1, 1994, health insurance policies may not restrict the purchase of prescription medicines to a designated pharmacy. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2374 1993–94 |
Nonviolent offendersEncourages the use of nonincarcerative punishment options for nonviolent offenders. Maximizes the ability of the judiciary to exercise discretion in imposing punishment options for nonviolent offenders who are not sex offenders. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2375 1993–94 |
Drug offenders/ sentencingDesignates the appropriate and inappropriate utilization of home detention for offenders. Designates the offenses for which the special drug offender sentencing alternative is appropriate. Directs the commission to evaluate... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2384 1993–94 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to establish and operate a juvenile offender basic training camp. Available state, military, or federal facilities or land must be considered when the camp is sited by... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |