Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patrick R. McMullen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6386 1991–92 |
Radon testing in residencesBeginning July 1, 1992, at the time of final inspection of all new single family and ground floor units in multifamily residential buildings, the local government building inspector shall provide a radon measurement device.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6441 1991–92 |
Construction lien rightsTerms with legal significance are made more accurate and consistent throughout the act. Certain key time periods are described with more precision. | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 6460 1991–92 |
For hire vehicle provisionsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is no longer responsible for issuing permits to for-hire vehicle operators in jurisdictions that already issue their own permits. DOL retains its responsibility for issuing certificates, even... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| SB 5675 1991–92 |
Skagit river salmon restortnThe Director of the Department of Fisheries shall present a Skagit River salmon recovery plan to the Legislature by December 31, 1992. The plan shall utilize both hatchery technology and natural salmon spawning in order to... | Jack Metcalf (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 88, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6074 1991–92 |
Unemployment insuranceExtended timber unemployment compensation benefits are available to eligible workers who have a benefit year beginning after January 1, 1989. | Paul H. Conner (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6270 1991–92 |
Munic criminal justice acctThe legislation makes the current statute consistent with the current distribution methods used by the State Treasurer for high crime cities. Moneys not distributed under the 200 percent category because of the cap are... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6289 1991–92 |
Fax/phone use at hearingsIf possible, a rule-making agency must accept comments by telefacsimile transmission or telephonic communication if suitable equipment is available. Appropriate telephone numbers must be included in the notice of a rule... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 6327 1991–92 |
Excellence in educationClassified employees are made eligible to select the academic grant, recognition stipend, or educational grant under the Washington Award for Excellence in Education program. The act has a delayed effective date of June 30,... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 50, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| SB 5086 1991–92 |
HIV testing/criminal offendrThe prosecuting attorney must notify victims of charged criminal offenses where body fluids were exposed of their right to receive HIV counseling and testing and their right to know the HIV status of the alleged offender. If... | Neil Amondson (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5380 1991–92 |
Retirement allownce adjstmntThe age at which the measurement of loss of purchasing power begins is called the benefit age. The amount of purchasing power that a retiree must lose before receiving a COLA is called the applicable percentage. | Gerald "Jerry" Saling (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5481 1991–92 |
Open space classificationThe minimum dollar amount of gross income that small parcels of agricultural land must produce is increased. To enroll agricultural land that is more than five and less than 20 acres, the dollar amount is increased from $100... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5524 1991–92 |
Free hospital tax limitsSales to hospitals which do not charge patients for health care of items reasonably necessary for the operation of and the provision of health care by the hospital are exempt from sales and use tax. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5702 1991–92 |
Caseload forecastingThe redesignated Economic, Revenue and Caseload Forecast Council employs the caseload forecast supervisor. The caseload forecast supervisor prepares an official, an optimistic and a pessimistic caseload forecast four times each year. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5746 1991–92 |
Environ protectn requiremntsThe Department of Ecology may designate one or more employees as a technical assistance officer, and organize them into one or more technical assistance units. Their duties are to provide technical assistance for the voluntary... | Scott Barr (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6089 1991–92 |
Comp. health care reformThe study responsibilities of the Washington Health Care Commission are expanded to include: (1) proposing alternative uniform benefit packages and estimate costs of each; (2) analyzing effects of the federal ERISA act on... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6116 1991–92 |
Cogeneration facilitiesThe program allowing a sales and use tax deferral is extended to include the acquisition or installation of machinery, equipment and property for the primary purpose of cogeneration by a person or corporation other than an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6181 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsLegislative findings indicate that retired seniors have dedicated themselves to programs for education, at-risk youth, adult literacy, and combating drug abuse, and many others. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6338 1991–92 |
Alcohol serversIndividuals who serve or sell liquor at establishments licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption are required to obtain an alcohol server's class 12 permit from the Liquor Control Board. Individuals... | Jim Matson (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6361 1991–92 |
Labor-management cooperationThe June 30, 1992 expiration date for the industrial insurance labor-management cooperation program is repealed, and the remainder of the statute is codified. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6364 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useThe Washington State Patrol organized crime advisory board is directed to report by January 1, 1993 on all aspects of the impact of identification document fraud and the efficacy of a state policy that drivers' licenses and... | Jeannette Hayner (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6384 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurSmall employers shall be guaranteed access to private health insurance regardless of employees' and dependents' health status or past health experience. A uniform rating system and guaranteed renewal is incorporated. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6402 1991–92 |
Building code amendments"Multifamily residential building" is redefined from residential buildings that consist of four or fewer units that do not exceed two stories in height, that are less than 5,000 square feet in area and that have a one-hour... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 6404 1991–92 |
Property improvement paymentInterest on late payments in public works projects is changed from the current 1 percent per month on the amounts due to the amount provided by the usuary law. Public owners must pay no later than 30 days after amounts are due... | Patrick R. McMullen (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| SB 5241 1991–92 |
Publ hospital dist chaplainsChaplains may be employed by public hospital districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |
| SB 5445 1991–92 |
State forest land purchaseThe statutory maximum which may be paid by the state for forest land is changed to fair market value. The community college forest reserve account is created. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 27, 1992 |