All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5391 1991–92 |
Emergency adjudications/UTCThe Utilities and Transportation Commission's authority in RCW 80.01.060 is amended to permit the commission to designate persons by rule to preside and enter final orders in emergency adjudications under the Administrative... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5434 1991–92 |
Railroad regulatory authrtyThe requirement that the Utilities and Transportation Commission maintain certification under the federal Staggers Rail Act is repealed. | E. G. "Pat" Patterson (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5450 1991–92 |
Beer pasteurizationAll references made to "pasteurized" and "unpasteurized" beer are stricken from the statutes related to the issuance of class A, B, D and E beer retailer licenses. Establishments holding only a class E beer retailer's license... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5577 1991–92 |
Board of medical examinersThe Board of Medical Examiners may appoint panels comprised of board members to conduct business delegated by the board. A majority of the panel members constitutes a quorum. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5586 1991–92 |
State militia provisionsNumerous editorial changes are made for clarity and modern military usage. In the section dealing with mitigation of punishment, "restriction" may not be longer than the number of hours of extra duty that may have been imposed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5630 1991–92 |
Permits and licensesThe recreational immunity statute is amended to limit liability of the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife as a result of the recreational licenses that the agencies issue. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| SB 5645 1991–92 |
Low-level waste handlersA task force on low-level radioactive materials is created consisting of the Departments of General Administration, Ecology, Health, the UTC, the Office of Financial Management, and the Washington State Patrol. The Department... | Leo K. Thorsness (R-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 24, 1991 |
| HB 1244 1991–92 |
Industrl insurnce paymentsThe Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to investigate the practice by some construction contractors of avoiding employer obligations under industrial insurance and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1270 1991–92 |
State retirement systemNon-substantive changes are made to the RCW sections pertaining to PERS, TRS, LEOFF, WSPRS, JRS and Judges. Two types of sections are repealed: (1) outdated sections where limited benefits were given in the past and no longer... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1364 1991–92 |
Military leave/public emplysThe 15 days of paid annual leave is extended to cover active military duty as well as training activities. It applies to employees who reported for active duty on or after August 2, 1990. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1460 1991–92 |
Drainage district alternatvsA county legislative authority by ordinance may dissolve a drainage district or drainage improvement district that is located in a county storm drainage and surface water management utility and which is not currently imposing... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1607 1991–92 |
Delinquent service chargesCounties operating storm water utilities may use the procedures by which property taxes are foreclosed for their liens on delinquent storm service charges instead of using the procedures by which cities and towns foreclose... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1625 1991–92 |
Agricultural employer reportThe requirement that a voluntary combined reporting plan be developed is repealed. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1716 1991–92 |
County recording proceduresA "recording officer" is the county auditor or, in charter counties, the official responsible for public records. The terms "file," "record" and "record location number" are also clarified. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1789 1991–92 |
Prescriptions/out-of-stateThe six-month limit on prescription refills written by authorized out-of-state prescribers is removed. The obsolete nomenclature of podiatric physicians as "podiatrists" is corrected. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1800 1991–92 |
International relations offcAn Office of International Relations and Protocol is created within the Governor's Office. It serves as the state's official liaison and protocol office with foreign governments. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1812 1991–92 |
Woodland stewardship assistnA new chapter in law is created dealing with stewardship assistance for owners of non-industrial forests and woodlands. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1824 1991–92 |
District court jurisdictionSome aspects of district court civil jurisdiction are changed. The limit on the amount in controversy that may be heard in district court is raised from $10,000 to $25,000. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1915 1991–92 |
Mental health programs/emplyExisting Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requirements regarding community mental health programs are expanded to include employment services. Employment services include supported employment, transitional work,... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 2073 1991–92 |
Controlled substance saleThe crime of selling for profit a schedule I controlled substance is given the same seriousness level ranking under the Sentencing Reform Act as the crime of manufacturing or delivering controlled substances. Conviction for... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5906 1991–92 |
Domestic violence victimsA person, acting alone or through a guardian or parent, may apply to the Secretary of State to designate an alternate address which may be used in state or local public records when requested by the applicant. The application... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5982 1991–92 |
Free/reduced meal funding(DIGEST AS ENACTED) Makes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace federal funding for free and reduced school breakfasts and lunches that the state will not receive because of the teacher's work stoppage. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| SB 5036 1991–92 |
Livestock market net worthThe Department of Agriculture is authorized to deny an application for construction or operation of public livestock markets based upon a lack of sufficient net worth. The department is also authorized to revoke an allocation... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5090 1991–92 |
Foster family home licensesAdditional statutory flexibility in accepting applications for renewal is provided, by extending the time to file until the expiration of the license. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |
| SB 5103 1991–92 |
Engineer registrationReferences to "his" are changed to "his or her" or "the applicant's." Registration fees for professional engineers are based on the costs associated with administering examinations and issuing certificates. An additional fee... | Ellen Craswell (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 17, 1991 |