Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Hargrove
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5625 1993–94 |
Death penalty/mentally retarA 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 court appointed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 479, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| SB 5157 1993–94 |
Attorneys' feesStatutory attorney's fees in cases involving less than $10,000 are $100 or the amount of the judgment obtained, whichever is less. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5239 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesLegislative intent is clarified to emphasize the value of poison and toxic information centers in reducing health care costs by facilitating early intervention and treatment. The Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) is... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5280 1993–94 |
Contractor certificationThe Department of Labor and Industries is required to develop a voluntary certificate of competency program by July 1, 1994. The program would be for both general and specialty contractors and would be in addition to the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5380 1993–94 |
WSP collective bargainingThe mediation and fact-finding provisions applicable to the State Patrol under the PECBA are repealed. The mediation and arbitration provisions of the PECBA, generally applicable to "uniform personnel," are also made... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5452 1993–94 |
Jail cost paymentsSuperior and district court judges may order defendants convicted of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors to pay for the cost of their incarceration at the rate of up to $50 per day. Indigent defendants are not required to pay... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5508 1993–94 |
Child dependency/supportIn placing a child in foster care, a determination of the parent(s) child support obligation(s) is required in such a manner so as not to interfere with reunification efforts. The standard child support schedule does not apply... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5844 1993–94 |
At-risk children/volunteersA collaborative program permits a volunteer organization and individual to assist a public agency in attending to at-risk children. The center establishes guidelines for the collaborative programs. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| SB 5260 1993–94 |
Salmon food fish labelingAll fresh and frozen salmon sold in this state will be labeled with its common species name, its source (farmed or commercially caught), and its origin (domestic, imported, Washington-grown or Washington-caught). A sign near... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1993 |
May 11, 1993 |
| SB 5332 1993–94 |
Underwater parks systemThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may establish a system of underwater parks. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5837 1993–94 |
Government financingGovernmental entities are authorized to enter into a payment agreement in connection with specific obligations for the purpose of managing or reducing exposure to fluctuations or levels of interest rates. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| SB 5079 1993–94 |
Razor clam digging permitsPhysically disabled persons are not required to be at the digging site when another person is digging razor clams for them. The physically disabled person must be within one mile of the digging site. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5578 1993–94 |
Fishing licensesA personal use license is not required for carp fishing. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| SB 5060 1993–94 |
Indeterminate sentencingThe statutory provision requiring the board to retain jurisdiction over habitual criminals throughout the person's natural life is stricken. Parole violations that do not result in convictions for new crimes may be the subject... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5520 1993–94 |
Controlled substancesPortions of the recommendations of the Uniform Law Commission for amendment to UCSA are adopted. Several definitional updates are made, in part to conform to terminology used in federal legislation. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| SB 5302 1993–94 |
Food fish/shellfish possessnImmediate family members of tideland owners or lessees may take unlimited quantities of shellfish from private or leased tidelands. Immediate family member is defined to include spouse, brother, sister, grandparent, parent,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5778 1993–94 |
Midwives and birthing centrsAll insurers authorized to write medical malpractice and general casualty insurance policies in this state are required to become members of the nonprofit joint underwriting association to provide medical malpractice insurance... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 23, 1993 |
| SB 5233 1993–94 |
Service of process costsThe court is granted express authority to allow costs of service by a public officer to the amount specified by law, or in the alternative, the reasonable costs of effecting service by a registered process server or other... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5572 1993–94 |
Transportation/environmentThe Department of Transportation is authorized to undertake a pilot program to assess the costs of environmental elements of a representative sampling of transportation projects in at least one transportation district. The... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5937 1993–94 |
Seven percent debt limitatnThe general exclusion of reimbursable bonds from the statutory 7 percent debt limit is eliminated. The effect of the change is proactive and does not affect any current bond covenants. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| SB 5000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan sunsetThe statutes terminating the BHP are repealed. The effect is to continue the BHP indefinitely. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1993 |
Jan 27, 1993 |
| HB 1495 1991–92 |
Land development regulationsRegistration of a public offering statement with the Department of Licensing is no longer required. A developer is required to provide a purchaser with a public offering statement at least two days prior to the closing of a sale. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| 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 2985 1991–92 |
LEOFF past service creditMembers of Plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) who withdrew their contributions under a pre-LEOFF system may receive LEOFF Plan I service credit for the pre-LEOFF service by... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |