All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1140 1993–94 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsStatutes relating to metros are amended in a number of ways. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1165 1993–94 |
Guardians ad litemA guardian ad litem (GAL) is defined as a person appointed by the court to represent the best interests of the child and may include a "court-appointed special advocate." A GAL program is defined as a court-authorized... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1233 1993–94 |
Personal injury insuranceAutomobile liability insurance companies must provide PIP coverage under nonbusiness auto insurance policies unless the named insured rejects PIP coverage in writing. Insurers need not provide PIP coverage for motor homes,... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1259 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnNew procedures are adopted with regard to the disposition of firearms that are judicially forfeited or forfeited due to a failure to make a claim. Firearms Currently in the Law Enforcement Agency's Possession : By midnight,... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1318 1993–94 |
Boating safetyThe boating laws are substantially revised and updated. The laws are applicable to "vessels." The word "vessels" is broadly defined to include most types of watercraft. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1326 1993–94 |
Conservation tariff paymentsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may approve a tariff requested by an electric or natural gas company that contains rates or charges for energy conservation measures, services or payments provided to individual... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1344 1993–94 |
Vehicle axle restrictionsThe 3,000 pound variance on a tandem axle is removed. In a tandem combination, the maximum weight remains 20,000 pounds on a single axle, and 34,000 pounds on a tandem. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1355 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe amount of nonvoter-approved general indebtedness that a metropolitan park district may incur is increased to an amount equal to one quarter of 1 percent of the value of taxable property in the district. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1411 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsMetropolitan park districts are added to the list of entities authorized to participate in conservation futures programs. | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1428 1993–94 |
Telephone assistance programWTAP is extended indefinitely. "Department" is defined to mean the Department of Social and Health Services. An outdated reference to the "lifeline service" is corrected to read the "Washington telephone assistance program." | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1501 1993–94 |
Higher ed state supportBeginning on July 30, 1993, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will annually develop and distribute information on the amount of state support received by students at public and private colleges, universities, and... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1508 1993–94 |
Prescription insur claimsDisability insurance companies, group disability insurance companies, health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations which have first approved, by any means, an individual prescription claim are... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1541 1993–94 |
EMT trainingProvisions requiring a written or practical examination are repealed. The Secretary of Health is directed to adopt requirements for ongoing training and evaluation, as approved by the county medical program directors, and... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1559 1993–94 |
Child care programsThe Child Care Coordinating Committee develops a plan for a statewide system of school-aged child care programs. The plan includes a statement of needs; identification of target children and ideas for local community... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1645 1993–94 |
Initiatives and referendaNew requirements regarding initiative and referendum petitions and the collection of signatures on such petitions are established. Certain Forms of Compensation Prohibited. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1751 1993–94 |
Forest practices board membrThe Forest Practices Board is reclassified for compensation purposes from a Class Three to Class Four group. The rate of compensation is raised from not more than $50 per day to not more than $100 per day. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1769 1993–94 |
Recreational trailsIn addition to the entities identified above, the IAC is also expressly authorized and encouraged to consult with special districts identified in Chapter 85.38 RCW. These special districts include diking and drainage districts... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1802 1993–94 |
Marriage/family therapistsMinimum educational requirements for licensure include a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy or a master's or doctoral degree in a behavioral science and completion of an equivalency training program.... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1870 1993–94 |
Bail bond agentsA statewide licensing program is established for bail bond agents and bail bond agencies. This program is administered by the Department of Licensing. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1911 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsIf a newly incorporated city or town is located in a single fire protection district, the city or town remains in the fire protection district during the first year after the official date of incorporating the city or town,... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1948 1993–94 |
Hispanic affairs commissionTo the extent practicable, appointments to the Commission on Hispanic Affairs are made to achieve a balanced representation based on population distribution, geographic considerations, sex, age, and occupation. Specific... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 2130 1993–94 |
HIV/AIDS insurance programDSHS is authorized to pay for the continuation of health insurance coverage for individuals with acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome who meet eligibility requirements set by the department. General fund-state savings are... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5309 1993–94 |
Urban land/land bank exchngeThe notice requirement is clarified and broadened to include the widest range of public agencies given a chance to purchase land. Land transfers may be made to public agencies without public auction. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5310 1993–94 |
Public land trespass/wasteLiability for trespass is established and damage to Department of Natural Resources lands will be compensated at treble damages plus reimbursement for reasonable costs to resolve the problem. The state may recover the value of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |