All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1384 1993–94 |
School employment contractsAll school districts may employ the spouse of an officer of the district as a substitute teacher, if the board of directors has found a shortage of substitute teachers in the district. The terms of the contract must be... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1401 1993–94 |
Tax foreclosed propertyA county may sell real property acquired through a tax foreclosure sale by private negotiation when (1) the county legislative authority determines that it is not practical to build on the property either due to the physical... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1461 1993–94 |
Mandatory local measured serThe prohibition on Utilities and Transportation Commission approval of a telecommunications tariff for mandatory local measured service is extended to June 1, 1998. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1500 1993–94 |
Hearing aid regulationThe nomenclature of the council is changed to Board on Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Aids. Its membership is reduced to seven persons. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1507 1993–94 |
Abandoned vehiclesThe last registered owner of record is presumed liable for the abandonment of a vehicle unless the owner has filed a seller's report or vehicle theft report. If an unauthorized vehicle is unredeemed, then the last registered... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1521 1993–94 |
Auditor municipal corp divisCosts of preparing the annual local government comparative statistics will no longer be supported at the expense of the state. The expense of maintaining and operating the Division of Municipal Corporations is added to the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1529 1993–94 |
Timber programs reauthorizedThe timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the timber Community Economic Recovery Board (CERB) are extended to June 30, 1995. Unemployment benefits for dislocated timber workers are extended to cover workers who... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1545 1993–94 |
New municipal courts prohbtdA city that terminates a municipal court cannot establish another municipal court for a ten-year period. All municipal court judges must be elected, except in cities with less than one full-time equivalent (FTE) judge and... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1560 1993–94 |
Interstate family supportThe Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act (URESA) is repealed and replaced with the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) effective July 1, 1994. UIFSA makes a number of changes to the provisions governing... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1595 1993–94 |
Publ employee retirement sysThe ability for members of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are in an elective office to retire but continue serving in the elective office is extended to any elected official, not just those from towns or cities. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1662 1993–94 |
Community econ revitaliz brdThe expiration date of the statue authorizing CERB is extended indefinitely. The board must report to the Legislature by June 30, 1999, on the effectiveness of the CERB program. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1667 1993–94 |
On-site sewage disposal systThe use, sale and distribution of septic tank additives is prohibited beginning July 1, 1994. The Department of Health may review and approve an additive for sale within the state. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1708 1993–94 |
Student learning commissionThe size of the Commission on Student Learning is increased by two members, from nine to 11, by having Governor Lowry appoint five members instead of only three. The deadline for the final appointments is extended from... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1758 1993–94 |
Public safety directorsMembership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) is extended to public safety officers and directors of public safety in cities and towns of less than 10,000, as long as the job duties... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1801 1993–94 |
Dental hygienist licensingThe Department of Health is directed to issue a temporary license to any applicant who holds a valid license in another state. The person must currently be engaged in active practice and be able to document with the Secretary... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1849 1993–94 |
Automatd teller machne securOperators of automated teller machines and night depositories must adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of automated teller machine and night deposit facility sites. Such operators must provide lighting at such... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1910 1993–94 |
State facilities inventoryThe Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop and maintain an inventory system to account for all owned or leased facilities utilized by the state. "Facilities" is defined as buildings with walls and a roof. Roads,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5134 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain for periods of not more than three days in a year. 2.An... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5245 1993–94 |
Blood/breath alcohol analysAny sample of a person's blood or breath taken within two hours of the alleged offense for the purpose of alcohol content testing, which indicates the person was legally under the influence of intoxicants, will be evidence... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5387 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. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5404 1993–94 |
Model toxic control actParties involved in the cleanup of a site contaminated with hazardous substances may bring a claim for contribution or for declaratory relief for recovery of remedial costs under MTCA. Remedial action costs may include cleanup... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5523 1993–94 |
District court judgesA nonattorney who has passed the qualifying exam for a district court judge may serve as a pro tem judge in a court district with a population greater than 5,000 persons if the presiding judge makes a determination that the... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| SB 5567 1993–94 |
Emergency med serv volunteerVolunteer EMSD workers are covered under the existing volunteer fire fighters' relief and pension provisions. A board of trustees in each county with an EMSD administers the pension and relief provisions. | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |