All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2095 1991–92 |
Veteran and family counselngThe Department of Veterans Affairs will contract with professional counselors to provide an option of direct mental health treatment for war-affected veterans, for soldiers returning from the Persian Gulf, and for their... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5004 1991–92 |
Public records as evidencePublic records of the United States, the state of Washington, or any other state or territory of the United States, when certified, shall be admitted in evidence in Washington State courts. | Lela Kreidler (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5015 1991–92 |
Landowner liability/vlnteersA public or private landowner or person in control of the land is not liable for unintentional injuries to any volunteer group that is upon the land for purposes of a fish or wildlife cooperative project or the cleanup of... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5023 1991–92 |
Frivolous actions/expensesThe frivolous claim statute is amended to allow the award of attorney's fees for frivolous actions based upon all evidence presented to the judge at the time of the motion. The award of attorney's fees may be made regardless... | Phil Talmadge (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5027 1991–92 |
Small claims limit raisedThe jurisdiction of small claims courts is increased to $2,500. A corporation plaintiff may not be represented by an attorney or paralegal in small claims court. | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5047 1991–92 |
Designating a state tartanA Washington State tartan is designated consisting of blue, white, yellow, red and black bands on a green background. The Secretary of State is authorized to register the tartan with the Scottish Tartan Society in Comrie,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5107 1991–92 |
CorporationsIn addition to other specified forms, the Secretary of State may prescribe a standardized "initial report" form for use by corporations. A corporation's initial report must be delivered to the Secretary of State within 120... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5190 1991–92 |
School directors' associatnThe Washington State School Directors' Association is authorized to pay members of its board of directors per diem compensation for days they conduct association business. The per diem compensation is provided in accordance... | Cliff Bailey (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5288 1991–92 |
American Vets Memorial HwyState Route 90, beginning at a junction with State Route No. 5, via the west approach to the Lake Washington bridge in Seattle, in an easterly direction by way of Mercer Island, North Bend, Snoqualmie Pass, Ellensburg,... | A.L. "Slim" Rasmussen (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5290 1991–92 |
Valid driver's licenseA new Washington resident is allowed 30 days from the time he or she first becomes a resident to obtain a Washington driver's license. The definition of resident, as it is currently in the Washington Administrative Code, is... | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5626 1991–92 |
Hardwood commissionThe members of the Hardwoods Commission are authorized travel and expenses at the same rate allowed for state employees. An assessment schedule on processors is established and is based on quarterly production by weight. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5678 1991–92 |
Wash national guard dayJanuary 26 of each year is designated as Washington Army and Air National Guard Day. | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5722 1991–92 |
Nat resources interest ratesFour statutes need to be amended to allow the Board of Natural Resources to adopt interest rate policies that are consistent throughout the Department of Natural Resources. RCW 79.90.520 and 79.90.55 are reworded to state that... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 64, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5767 1991–92 |
PUD borrowing and creditPublic utility districts may establish lines of credit or other prearranged agreements with any financial institution. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5779 1991–92 |
Deaf/blind schools approprtnThe School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind are allowed to receive their money directly through the state operating budget. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5835 1991–92 |
Ski lift signsThe Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to adopt rules relating to a sign system for ski areas and for other recreational devices. The specific statutory requirements of the state sign system for ski areas is eliminated. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1991 |
May 3, 1991 |
| SB 5042 1991–92 |
Efficiency/accountablty commThe statutory expiration date for the Commission is extended to December 31, 1995. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 29, 1991 |
| HB 2187 1991–92 |
Nonprofit orgs tax exemptnsAny public benefit nonprofit organization is exempt from paying B&O tax and from collecting sales taxes on amounts received from fundraising auctions if the organization does not conduct more than one auction per year and the... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| SB 5928 1991–92 |
Military residence taxesNo interest or penalties may be assessed for the period April 30, 1991, through December 31, 1991, on delinquent 1991 taxes which are imposed on personal residences owned by military personnel who participated in the situation... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 26, 1991 |
| SB 5003 1991–92 |
Adult family homes/licenseAnyone operating an adult family home without a license is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Department of Social and Health Services may also seek a court injunction preventing unlicensed adult family homes from operating. | Linda Smith (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5030 1991–92 |
Unauthrzd reprdctn/recordingCriminal offenses and sanctions are established for certain activities involving the unauthorized reproduction of recordings. A criminal offense is committed if a person knowingly reproduces for sale or transports within this... | Gary Nelson (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5220 1991–92 |
Railroad crossing inspectionThe maximum $10 inspection fee for log and industrial grade crossing inspections is changed to an amount determined by the commission. The fee is to be based on the cost of rendering inspection services. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5221 1991–92 |
Motor carriers contractsA photocopy of each transportation service contract must accompany a contract carrier's permit application for Utilities and Transportation Commission operating authority. The original or certified copy of the contract is no... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5311 1991–92 |
Bare-boat charter boatsA bare-boat charter is defined as the unconditional lease, rental or charter of a boat by the owner or the owner's agent to a person who, by written agreement, except when a captain or crew is required or provided by the owner... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5381 1991–92 |
Veterinarians/legend drugsVeterinarians are permitted to fill prescriptions for legend drugs issued by another veterinarian. The dispensing of such drugs shall be limited to no more than 5 percent of the total proportion of dosage units dispensed... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |