Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Margarita Prentice
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2940 1991–92 |
Transit plans/land useRequirements for the six-year transit development plans (TDPs) prepared by transit agencies are clarified, and the format revised, for reports submitted beginning June 1, 1993. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2941 1991–92 |
Public transit financingThe uses of monies in the public transportation systems account and the central Puget Sound public transportation account are expanded to allow use for planning, development of capital projects, and for local match to federal... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2942 1991–92 |
Transit fare revenue useTransit systems may use revenues derived from system operations for match to qualify for the motor vehicle excise tax. These system operating revenues include such income as farebox and advertising income but may not include... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2439 1991–92 |
Unemployment insur disqualfnTo requalify for unemployment insurance benefits, a person who voluntarily quits work without good cause must obtain bona fide work and earn wages of not less than five times his or her weekly benefit amount, but the... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 19, 1992 |
| HB 2433 1991–92 |
Payment of wagesAgricultural employees must be paid wages due within 24 hours after the employee ceases to work for the employer. An employer that willfully fails to pay an employee's wages at the termination of employment within the time... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 1992 |
| HB 2674 1991–92 |
Family day-care centersFamily day-care providers are allowed in all areas zoned for single-family and multi-family residential or commercial uses. Counties, cities or towns are prohibited from adopting or enforcing zoning ordinances that prohibit... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2362 1991–92 |
Farmworker housing assistnceThe Farmworker Housing Assistance Program is created in the Department of Community Development. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2432 1991–92 |
Agricultural workers protctnThe provisions of the farm labor contractor act are amended and the act is renamed the Washington Agricultural Workers Protection Act. Coverage of agricultural employers and associations Agricultural employers and agricultural... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2605 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services availbThe department is required to offer chiropractic services under the state Medical Assistance program. The department may adopt by rule such measures as peer review, utilization review, care plans, or limitation of treatment to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2753 1991–92 |
Foot care servicesThere is a legislative finding that treatment of foot conditions by podiatric physicians is cost-effective, and a declaration of legislative intent that state-funded services include coverage by podiatric physicians on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | 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 2980 1991–92 |
Workers comp medical servcesRevises RCW 51.36.080 to indicate what services a health care practitioner shall be compensated for. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2946 1991–92 |
Storm water pollutionCreates a special committee on government storm water pollution and liability to investigate and make recommendations to the legislature by December 31, 1992. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2951 1991–92 |
Workers' comp premium ratesDefines "premium" and "rate" for addition to chapter 51.08 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2971 1991–92 |
Dental prosthesesDeclares that a purchaser of a removable dental prosthesis shall have the right to rescind the transaction and receive a refund of eighty-five percent of the total purchase price. Provides that a violation of the act... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1992 |
| HB 2414 1991–92 |
Public works bidsThe Legislature finds that employees may be misclassified as independent contractors and therefore premiums are not paid for industrial insurance or unemployment insurance. The failure to pay these costs results in loss of tax... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2440 1991–92 |
Unemployment compensationEducational employees who are not employed in instructional, research, or administrative capacities are permitted to receive unemployment benefits for periods of unemployment between academic terms. The change applies to weeks... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1992 |
| HB 2881 1991–92 |
Civil court proceedingsProhibits an order which has the purpose or effect of concealing illegal activity. Designates procedures to contest the concealment. Provides that any person who violates an order either publishing or sealing information is in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2882 1991–92 |
Firearms sale restrictionsProhibits the sale of firearms near school grounds and in residential zones. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2890 1991–92 |
Driver/vehicle license renewRequires satisfaction of traffic infraction fines prior to renewal. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2893 1991–92 |
Dispensing drug outletsDefines a "dispensing drug outlet" as one when drugs are dispensed by a health care practitioner to his or her patients only. Requires the owner of each dispensing drug outlet to pay an annual license fee. Makes a failure to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2898 1991–92 |
Franchise relations discrimAuthorizes a civil action to seek specific performance of the franchise agreement and to recover monetary damages and costs. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2832 1991–92 |
Health care cost shiftingRequires study of the issue of health care providers charging some purchasing groups more for services than other purchasing groups for the purpose of recovering the full cost of doing business. Requires a review of the... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2855 1991–92 |
State resident hiring prfrncPrescribes a preference in hiring Washington state residents in situations in which the legislature or the governor has initiated a reduction in force. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2866 1991–92 |
Newborn infant testingRequires the testing of newborn infants for "Group B Streptococcus." | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |