All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1530 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsAn otherwise qualified senior citizen or retired disabled person who is in a hospital or nursing home remains eligible for property tax relief if the person's residence is rented for the purpose of paying hospital or nursing... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1532 1993–94 |
Physical therapist licensesThe Department of Health, with the approval of the Physical Therapy Board, may issue interim practice permits. Candidates for licensure as physical therapists, who have taken the licensure examination, may practice under... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1535 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesCounty legislative authorities may authorize juvenile court administrators to establish fees to cover the costs of administration and operation of juvenile diversion services. Parents or guardians are liable for the costs of... | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1543 1993–94 |
Longshore and harbor workersOperation of the state longshore and harbor workers' insurance plan is extended until July 1, 1995. The plan is amended to exclude the participation of the state's excess workers' compensation insurers. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1555 1993–94 |
Public corporation funds useA public corporation created by a municipality to help finance the cost of industrial development facilities may transfer nonencumbered funds to the municipality for bond payments or anticipated administrative expenses. Funds... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1622 1993–94 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistrations and Licenses . Registrations are now required only for packaged fertilizers. However, if commercial fertilizer is delivered in bulk form, written information similar to registered label information for the... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1637 1993–94 |
Municipal street railwaysThe definition of public work is amended to delete the exclusion of municipal street railways. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1678 1993–94 |
Operation new marketThe Department of Trade and Economic Development is directed to work with the World Trade Center Tacoma to assist small and medium-sized businesses enhance export opportunities within current resources. Revenue: none | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1815 1993–94 |
Vessel operation provisionsThe statutes establishing the crimes of reckless operation of a tank vessel and operation of a tank vessel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol are recodified as part of the oil spill prevention and response statutes. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1832 1993–94 |
Medical malpractice insurancA midterm blanket reduction in rate, approved by the Insurance Commissioner, for medical malpractice insurance is not considered a renewal for purposes of the renewal notice requirements of the Insurance Code. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1864 1993–94 |
Accelerant detection dogsAccelerant detection dogs are defined. If a person maliciously injures, disables, shoots, or kills such an animal, the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1865 1993–94 |
Check cashers and sellersThe Supervisor of Banking may issue cease and desist orders or take other enforcement actions against any check casher or seller who is operating without the appropriate state license. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1893 1993–94 |
Vehicl dealers' buyer's agntA definition of "buyer's agent" is created in motor vehicle dealer statutes. A buyer's agent is any person employed by the consumer to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1915 1993–94 |
Aircraft noise abatementA property owner whose structure is soundproofed under a port district airport noise abatement program only has to waive damages, instead of all damages, and convey an easement, instead of a full and unrestricted easement, to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1923 1993–94 |
Historic preservation counclThe termination provision for the State Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is repealed. The director of the Washington Archaeological Research Center is replaced as a council member by a representative of the Washington... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1926 1993–94 |
State publications sale/distTwo copies of the journals are provided without charge to the State Library. State elected officials and directors of state departments are provided sets of the journals only upon their request. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2069 1993–94 |
Check cashing/higher ed instAny institution of higher education may, at its option and after the approval of the governing board, cash payroll checks, expense checks, financial aid checks, or personal checks for students and employees. If a check is... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 2073 1993–94 |
Nonprofit homes for aging/txThe study committee recommendations are implemented. Nonprofit homes for the aging financed with tax-exempt bonds requiring low income set asides are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5060 1993–94 |
Indeterminate sentencingThe statutory provision requiring the board to retain jurisdiction over habitual criminals throughout the person's natural life is stricken. Parole violations that do not result in convictions for new crimes may be the subject... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5288 1993–94 |
Solid waste collection taxThe expiration date for the solid waste collection tax is extended from July 1, 1993 until July 1, 1995. The uses of the revenues from the solid waste collection tax are specified. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5455 1993–94 |
Chemical dependencyThe statute which allows the department to prioritize alcohol treatment admissions is recodified in the new alcohol treatment chapter. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |