Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christopher Vance
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2914 1991–92 |
Unemploy comp administrationEmployment Security Department compliance and audit resolution Money from the administrative contingency fund may be expended for resolving federal claims arising from compliance and audit issues requiring payment from... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2611 1991–92 |
High school volunteer servicHigh schools are encouraged to annually offer an opportunity to students to volunteer their services to community social and educational organizations. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2974 1991–92 |
Budget stabilization accountRequires the legislature to appropriate an amount equal to no less than one-half percent of the revenue received in the previous biennium for the budget stabilization account until the total amount equals three and one-half... | Roland Carlson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2978 1991–92 |
Parks & recreation commissnAuthorizes the commission to sell park land that is being closed because of budgetary constraints to a city or county. Provides for reversion of the property if it is used for other purposes than a public park. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2400 1991–92 |
Paint/coating contractorsPaint or coating applicators are required to obtain a license from the Department of Labor and Industries. A paint or coating applicator is a person directly engaged in painting or coating application, removal, or treatment of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2298 1991–92 |
Student suspension alterntveThe Community Service as an Alternative to Suspension Program is established to provide an appropriate educational alternative to out-of-school short or long-term suspension of students in grades six through 12. Schools may... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2879 1991–92 |
Medical supplies/equipmentExempts the sales of durable medical equipment as defined. | Clyde Ballard (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2897 1991–92 |
Land surveyors and engineersRevises the registration requirements relating to professional land surveyors and engineers. | John O'Brien (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2903 1991–92 |
Reinsurance regulationsCreates a nonprofit entity to be known as the Washington residents health care reinsurance pool to serve as a stop loss for claims that exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in any one year. Requires issuers of small business... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2921 1991–92 |
Basic health planRevises the provisions of the Washington basic health plan and extends the termination date of chapter 70.47 RCW, RCW 50.20.210, 51.28.090, and 74.04.033 to June 30, 1994. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2922 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurEstablishes requirements on issuers of health insurance to provide coverage to all employees on an equal basis regardless of the size of the employer's business enterprise. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2868 1991–92 |
Medical malpractice defenseRequires the secretary of the department of health to institute a program to define and determine acceptable health care practice parameters which can provide an affirmative defense. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2794 1991–92 |
Excellence in education awrdIncludes classified employees in the award provisions, in addition to teachers, principals, or administrators. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1992 |
| HB 2742 1991–92 |
Alcohol serversEstablishes an alcohol server permit to be known as a class 12 permit. Requires proof of completion of an approved alcohol server training program for the issuance of a permit after July 1, 1993. Prescribes criminal penalties... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2749 1991–92 |
Child's hearsay statementDefines corroborative evidence as evidence that supports to a substantial degree a logical and reasonable inference that the act described in the hearsay statement occurred. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1992 |
| HB 2704 1991–92 |
Modified zero base budgt rvwEncourages greater fiscal responsibility and accountability during the budget adoption process by providing for a modified zero-base budget review. | Jean Silver (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2708 1991–92 |
General assistance rcipientsRevises the provisions pertaining to persons who have or have not been domiciled in the state for six months. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2716 1991–92 |
Critical areas regulationsSpecifies techniques for minimizing the costs. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2717 1991–92 |
Land use proposals noticesRequires the notices to describe the potential impact of specific property taxes and on the affordability of local housing. Designates the standing of a person to contest an action. | Elmira Forner (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1992 |
| HB 2648 1991–92 |
Warrant serversProvides for the position of warrant officer. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2649 1991–92 |
Publ transport benefit areasAmends RCW 36.57A.040 relating to addition of territory to public transportation benefit areas. | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2669 1991–92 |
Local government actionsRequires notice of the proposed action by publication in a newspaper with the largest circulation in the jurisdiction. Provides standing to contest an action to affected persons. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1992 |
| HB 2557 1991–92 |
Residential remodeling feesExempts remodeling, expanding, or replacement of existing family residences from the definition of "development activity" under RCW 82.02.090. | Roland Carlson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1992 |