Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1630 1993–94 |
CarjackingCarjacking is made a separate crime. Carjacking in the first degree is a class A felony and is defined the same as robbery in the first degree except that a motor vehicle is the property taken. | Randy Tate (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1654 1993–94 |
Utility payment responsibltyRevises provisions relating to payment responsibility for utility service. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1663 1993–94 |
Property tax/senior citizensLimits the taxable value of residential property for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1664 1993–94 |
Property tax deferral/sr citAllows a claimant to defer that portion of the real property taxes on the claimant's principal residence that exceeds the authorized tax limit. Prescribes a formula for computing the authorized tax limit. Prescribes the... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1679 1993–94 |
Project export buildThe Department of Trade and Economic Development must contract with the Tacoma World Trade Center to establish a three step program to provide support for small and medium-sized businesses in Washington that are interested in... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1680 1993–94 |
Russian import-export technoAn appropriation of $50,000 is made to the Department of Trade and Economic Development to contract with the Tacoma World Trade Center to establish a pilot program that utilizes newly available electronic communication... | Tracey Eide (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1687 1993–94 |
Haz waste/pollution dischargProhibits a state or local government agency from issuing a permit for the discharge of hazardous waste onto property not owned by the permittee. | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1688 1993–94 |
Manufactured homesA certification program for manufactured home installers is established in the Department of Community Development. After July 1, 1994, no manufactured home may be installed without a certified manufactured home installer... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1701 1993–94 |
Administrative rulesRevises provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW relating to administrative rule making. Appeals RCW 34.05.660, 34.05.670, and 34.05.680. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1722 1993–94 |
Traffic light controlsDepartment of Transportation maintenance vehicles and city and county maintenance vehicles would be permitted to use optical strobe light devices to perform maintenance tests on traffic control lights. Public transit agencies... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1729 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsThis is enabling legislation that becomes effective if a constitutional amendment is approved authorizing fire protection districts to impose excess levies without voter approval. Every fire protection district may impose... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1730 1993–94 |
Property taxesThe prorationing, or reduction, of junior taxing district levies is altered to potentially increase the amount of cumulative capacity of regular property taxes that may be imposed before levies are prorated. Any regular taxing... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1739 1993–94 |
Citizen suggestion programBeginning January 1, 1994, the Productivity Board must administer a citizen suggestion program. Cash awards for these suggestions must be based on using the same criteria which apply for state employee suggestions. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1774 1993–94 |
Vehicle field system serviceRestricts expenditures from the account to replacement or acquisition of additional equipment. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1793 1993–94 |
Land purchase or exchangeRequires a fiscal note for the purchase or exchange of land. Specifies the required contents of a fiscal note. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1794 1993–94 |
Public assistance programsRequires the implementation of pilot projects to create a new aid to families with dependent children program. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1834 1993–94 |
Juvenile sex offendersRevises RCW 13.40.0357 to increase penalties for juvenile sex offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1843 1993–94 |
Regulatory takings of proprtDeclares that the reduction of the fair market value of property by the imposition of a regulation on its use constitutes a taking of property for which compensation is required. Exempts police power actions to prevent a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1860 1993–94 |
Cruelty to animalsRevises existing animal cruelty statutes and provides penalties which more accurately reflect the severity of cruelty to animals. Repeals provisions in chapter 16.52 RCW. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1872 1993–94 |
Local option liquor taxAuthorizes county legislative authority to impose a local option liquor sales tax to provide services for chronically disabled, chemically dependent persons. Establishes requirement that county develop six-year service plan... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1874 1993–94 |
Emergency services departmntThe House State Government Committee and the Senate Government Operations Committee will conduct an interim study of the governance of fire protection and emergency management services. The study may include whether the two... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1875 1993–94 |
Higher ed resident statusGrants resident status at institutions of higher education for active duty personnel stationed in Washington and their spouses and dependents. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1879 1993–94 |
Archit & engineerng servicesThe state and local governments must include, as part of their agency procedures and guidelines, a plan to ensure that local firms are afforded a reasonable opportunity to complete and obtain public contracts for architectural... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1881 1993–94 |
Coastal transportationMakes an appropriation of twenty million dollars to provide for the construction of transportation-related tourism and outdoor recreation facilities from Illwaco to Forks. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |