Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by C Louise Miller
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1324 1993–94 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property owned by nonprofit organizations which is used to solicit gifts, donations, or grants is exempt from property tax. | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1476 1993–94 |
Fair housing act requirementThe state's human rights laws are amended to make them substantially equivalent to federal law by: (1) adding families with children as a protected class in real estate transactions and public accommodations; (2) providing an... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1978 1993–94 |
Libraries on park/rec landsA county may permit a public library to be located on land owned by the county that is used for park and recreation purposes, unless a covenant or other binding restriction precludes such uses. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2720 1991–92 |
Longshore and harbor workersThe Insurance Commissioner must study methods of establishing a reasonable plan to provide workers' compensation coverage as required by the federal Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and must report the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 209, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2833 1991–92 |
Regulating reclaimed waterThe Department of Health and the Department of Ecology are required to adopt a single set of permanent standards, procedures and guidelines by August 1, 1993, for the use of reclaimed water. The departments are required to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2842 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnA person who is required to pay an impact fee for system improvements under the Growth Management Act shall not be required to pay a fee under SEPA for the same system improvements. A person who is required to pay a fee under... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2947 1991–92 |
PERS/TRS early retirementPlan I members of the Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement systems (PERS and TRS) who meet certain criteria can retire, as long as they notify their employer and apply to retire no later than June 15, 1992, and actually... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2812 1991–92 |
Aircraft maintenance trainng$500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Trade and Economic Development (DTED) for the 1991-1993 biennium. The monies appropriated are allocated by DTED to a technical or community college for a vocational training... | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2302 1991–92 |
Public works projectsForty-six project loans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized. The total cost of these loans is $43,678,008. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2841 1991–92 |
Unclaimed property actThe Uniform Unclaimed Property Act does not apply to used clothing, umbrellas, bags, luggage, or other personal effects of negligible value if the property is donated to a bona fide charity or destroyed. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1378 1991–92 |
Superior court feesSeveral filing fees for civil actions in superior court are increased. The initial filing fee for a civil lawsuit, probate proceeding, or appeal is increased to $110. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2465 1991–92 |
Telecommunications chargesFor certain telecommunications services, a utility tariff that temporarily reduces or waives existing charges shall be considered a tariff that decreases a rate, charge, rental, or toll. If the utility files with the Utilities... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2502 1991–92 |
Organic agricultural prodtsThe state's organic food laws are expanded to include any agricultural product which is organically produced, not just food products. To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic agricultural product, the product must be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2747 1991–92 |
Bottled water regulationDefinitions are established for a number of types of bottled water including artesian water, carbonated water, distilled water, mineral water, spring water, purified water. Natural water is defined to exclude water that is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1061 1991–92 |
Estate expense deductibilityWhen a spouse dies, the funeral and estate administration costs are payable out of the estate and may not be charged to the community share of the surviving spouse. Contracts for payment of funeral expenses are not affected,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1218 1991–92 |
College/univ governing brdsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student will be appointed to the board of trustees of... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1255 1991–92 |
DiscriminationThe upper age limit for age discrimination provisions, 70 years, is removed so that the provisions apply to individuals 40 years and older. Discriminatory practices deemed unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act are... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |