All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6213 1991–92 |
Special election datesThe designated day for the conduct of special elections in the month of May is the third Tuesday. In a presidential election year, if a presidential preference primary is scheduled in February, March, April or May, the date on... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6221 1991–92 |
West. Wash. pheasant huntingA full season western Washington pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of ten pheasants. A juvenile pheasant permit is valid for a maximum of five pheasants. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6226 1991–92 |
Firemen's pension fundThe Municipal Firemen's Pension Board is authorized to invest funds held by it in any type of security in which cities, towns, counties and other specified state and local governmental units are authorized to invest. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6241 1991–92 |
Nonprofit org life insuranceThe definition of a life insurance contract insurable interest is extended to certain qualifying nonprofit organizations. The Insurance Commissioner is granted rule-making authority to exempt 501 C-3 corporations existing less... | Peter von Reichbauer (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6276 1991–92 |
District judges compensationWhen vacating office, a district judge may receive remuneration for unused leave at a rate equal to one day's pay for each full day of accrued leave. Unused sick leave is compensated at a rate of one day's pay for each four... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6292 1991–92 |
Brewer and winery salesLicensed brewers are authorized to obtain a beer or wine retailers' license for on-premise consumption at the brewery or domestic winery. The alcoholic beverages that are not produced by the brewery are required to be... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6295 1991–92 |
Driving under influenceA court may require a person who is convicted of a DWI or who enters a deferred prosecution program to attend a DWI victims impact panel. The victims impact panel is an educational program focusing on the emotional, physical,... | Tim Erwin (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6306 1991–92 |
Puget Island ferryThe reimbursement limit of $1,000 per month is eliminated thereby allowing the county to receive 80 percent of the operating deficit each month. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6321 1991–92 |
Whistleblower programsThe terms "improper governmental action," "local government," "retaliatory action," and "emergency" are defined. Every local government employee has the right to report information concerning improper governmental actions. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6326 1991–92 |
Award for excellenceRecipients selecting the academic grant shall be reimbursed for tuition and fees up to 45 quarter and 30 semester credits. A single rate of reimbursement per credit hour is established and shall not exceed the resident,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6328 1991–92 |
Higher ed bid proceduresFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for purchases not exceeding $15,000 by state institutions of higher education in which the funding for the purchases is from grants, contracts, gifts or continuing education. Competitive... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6329 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsChapter 19.62 RCW is repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6339 1991–92 |
Class F wine retailers licenThe Liquor Control Board's statutory prohibition on issuing class F restricted wine retailer's license in counties with populations of less than 300,000 is removed. A class F restricted wine retailer's license may be issued in... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6351 1991–92 |
RCW obsolete sectionsRCW 37.16.020 and RCW 37.16.130 are repealed. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6427 1991–92 |
Unauthorized mailingsIf unsolicited goods or services are provided to a person, the person may accept the goods or services as gifts. A good or service is considered unsolicited unless the person specifically requested, in an affirmative manner,... | Patty Murray (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2212 1991–92 |
Holocaust study requirementEvery public high school is encouraged to include a unit of instruction on the Holocaust. The instruction may also include other examples of genocide from ancient and modern history. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2261 1991–92 |
Pension board membershipsThe required membership of firemen's pension boards is revised to allow retired members of the firemen's retirement system to be elected to and to vote on the election of the boards. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2263 1991–92 |
Correctnl facility referncesReferences in statutes to specific correctional facilities, such as the state penitentiary, are replaced with the term "a state correctional facility." All references to the "Board of Prison Terms and Parole" are eliminated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2294 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2314 1991–92 |
Medical service provisionCurrent language is deleted and replaced with wording that permits DSHS to purchase services on contract or established-rate basis. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2333 1991–92 |
Guide and service dogsThe Governor's committee on disability issues and employment, in conjunction with other organizations involved with the blind and physically disabled, will study and make recommendations on improving enforcement of the white... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2347 1991–92 |
High voltage trnsmssn accessMunicipal electric utilities may participate and enter into agreements for use of transmission facilities and capacity rights in those facilities. A city may issue revenue bonds or other obligations to finance the city's share... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2358 1991–92 |
Psychologist discipl cmmtteeThe quorum of the disciplinary committee is reduced from five to three members, one of whom must be a public member. The Secretary of the Department of Health, upon the request of the board, is authorized to appoint pro... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |