Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roy Ferguson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2498 1991–92 |
Regulatory fairnessWhen any proposed rule requires a small business economic impact statement, the agency must provide small businesses with notice of the proposed rule. Notice can be given by: (1) direct notification of known interested small... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 197, 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 2659 1991–92 |
Public works contractsThe language governing contract retainage reserved by public bodies from the earnings of contractors to ensure payment of labor, materials, and taxes is clarified. A public body cannot reserve moneys earned by a contractor... | David Cooper (D-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2676 1991–92 |
Economic development projctsCounties and cities, as part of their planning process, may identify economic development related projects of regional or state significance. The county or city may request that the region plan for the project. | Senator (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
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 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2287 1991–92 |
Port district creationA less than countywide port district with an assessed valuation of more than $75 million is allowed to be created in a county that already has a less than countywide port district. The procedures to create a less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2745 1991–92 |
Protection/antiharassmentThe Domestic Violence Protection Act and the Antiharassment Act are amended to provide, under certain circumstances, for service of process by publication, entry of a permanent protection order or orders that last longer than... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1732 1991–92 |
Warrant serversWarrant servers may be employees of either the municipal courts or the city police departments. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2290 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler sys contrctrsIt is a class C felony for a licensed sprinkler system contractor to maliciously construct, install, or maintain a fire sprinkler system in a way that threatens the safety of someone in a fire. It is a gross misdemeanor for an... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, 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 2359 1991–92 |
Acad/voc integration programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish an academic and vocational integration development grant program. The projects shall combine academic and vocational education into a single instructional system... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2479 1991–92 |
Medicare supplemental insurThe state Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance Act is amended to conform to federal standards. Changed are definitions, fee standards, loss ratios, disclosures to consumers, health care service contracts, maintenance... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, 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 1664 1991–92 |
Sign language requirementThe only sign language that meets a foreign language requirement for high school graduation or college admissions is American Sign Language. The State Board of Education is directed to adopt rules pertaining to the... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1932 1991–92 |
School excess levy limitsThe calculation of the levy base is changed for levies collected in calendar year 1993 and thereafter. The effect of the change is to provide an inflation adjustment covering both school years supported by a calendar year levy. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2305 1991–92 |
Fire commissioner districtsA fire protection district may create commissioner districts if a resolution submitting the ballot proposition to the voters is adopted by a unanimous vote of the fire commissioners and the voters of the district approve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2735 1991–92 |
Voluntarism/citizen serviceThe bill reworks the intent section prefacing the Legislature's enactment of the act. The name of the center is changed to the Center for Volunteerism and Citizen Service. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2746 1991–92 |
Tow truck impound chargesIn limited situations a landowner may pay a tow truck operator for removal of a vehicle that has an approximate fair market value equal to the scrap value in the vehicle. The vehicle must be impounded in the manner currently... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 1015 1991–92 |
Local govt service agreemntsThis legislation implements a portion of the constitutional amendment recommended by the Local Governance Study Commission by establishing a process for local governments to enter into binding local government service... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |