Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Nancy Rust
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1349 1993–94 |
Property tax valuationProperty appraisals for property tax purposes are required to be consistent with the local comprehensive land use plan, development regulations under growth management planning, zoning, and other government policies or... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1419 1993–94 |
Water pollution control fundThe State Treasurer may invest and reinvest moneys in the water pollution control revolving fund in the manner provided by law. All earnings from such investment is credited to the water pollution control revolving fund. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1421 1993–94 |
Underground oil tanksDirects the department of ecology to establish standards for the proper abandonment of residential underground heating oil storage tanks. Provides for the dissemination of information regarding standards and procedures to the public. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1426 1993–94 |
Wildlife heritage land trustThe director of the Department of Wildlife is authorized to form a public nonprofit corporation called the Washington Wildlife Heritage Trust. The director is required to appoint a board of not more than 15 members, subject to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1441 1993–94 |
Flood damage reductionPart I: Zero-Rise Floodway : By July 1, 1994, the Department of Ecology must prepare a model ordinance establishing a zero-rise floodway. The zero-rise floodway ordinance must provide that new and substantially improved... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1472 1993–94 |
Handgun safety trainingExempts certain individuals from the restrictions. Directs the department of wildlife to adopt standards for the training courses and to adopt the test for use in lieu of training. Authorizes exemptions from civil liability... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1473 1993–94 |
Concealed handgun permitDirects the department of wildlife to adopt standards for training courses and to adopt a test for use in lieu of training. Exempts governmental agencies and officials from civil liability while performing official duties in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1542 1993–94 |
Ecology decisions appealsDirects the department, by December 31, 1993, to establish and implement a process for appeals by public agencies of the department's decisions about investigations, site rankings, or remedial actions. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1573 1993–94 |
Water resources programsEncourages the coordination of state, local, and tribal programs involving water resources planning on a watershed or island-wide basis. Specifies the elements of the programs. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1574 1993–94 |
Children's services providrsThere is a legislative finding that out-of-home care service providers currently receive state reimbursement for their services of between 20 percent and 65 percent of the cost of caring for dependent children. Inadequate... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1597 1993–94 |
Toxics control actThere is a private right of contribution under the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The court shall award reasonable attorneys fees to the prevailing party in an action for contribution. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1628 1993–94 |
Childhood immunizationThere is a legislative finding that there has been an increase in the number of children contracting vaccine-preventable infectious diseases despite the availability of preventative immunizations. Parents are often unaware of... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1657 1993–94 |
Green river/scenic river sysMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1661 1993–94 |
Cigarette taxesImposes taxes on cigarettes to fund health care programs. Creates the Washington health protection fund. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1690 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste permitsThe hazardous waste management hierarchy is modified to make energy recovery a separate priority, higher in preference than incineration. The Department of Ecology shall issue a permit for a hazardous waste incinerator or... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1700 1993–94 |
Commission on womenLocal government self-insurance programs established as trusts for employee health and welfare benefits may share controlling authority with employees if the local government maintains at least half the voting interests, if no... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1706 1993–94 |
Metals miningA task force on chemical leach mining is established to develop legislation to better regulate the development, operation, and reclamation of open-pit chemical leach mines in Washington. A list of seven tasks are identified... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1720 1993–94 |
Plastic container labelingAll plastic bottles and rigid plastic containers must have a label based on the ISO code. No plastic bottle may use the chasing arrows logo or the SPI code. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1762 1993–94 |
River recreational accessThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is directed to examine the current use of the state's rivers for recreational purposes, the existing amount of river access, and the need for additional or improved public river access. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1779 1993–94 |
Haz substance incineratorsA hazardous waste incinerator response tax is imposed on hazardous substances and hazardous wastes destined for incineration in this state. The tax is $30 per ton of incinerable substances and is imposed on the owner of the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1781 1993–94 |
Haz waste incineration feesThe applicant for a hazardous waste incinerator shall negotiate with any county which may be affected by the incinerator's operation to mitigate the impacts, including economic impacts, of the facility on the county. The... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1814 1993–94 |
Haz waste disposal facilityThe operator of a hazardous waste incinerator with a permitted handling capacity of 5,000 tons or more annually shall maintain financial responsibility of at least $25 million to compensate for personal injury or damages to... | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1816 1993–94 |
Haz waste incinerators emissIf the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture, determines that the crops or farm land are endangered due to accumulations of heavy metals or other hazardous substances from a hazardous waste... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1844 1993–94 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnOn its own initiative or in response to a petition submitted by at least 10 percent of the owners of single-family residences abutting a lake or reservoir, the Department of Ecology shall determine if there is sufficient water... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |