Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mick Hansen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2646 1993–94 |
Apiary regulationThe apiary inspection program is renamed the industry apiary program. A fee is established on the use of bee pollination services by growers of agricultural crops. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2302 1993–94 |
Irrigation district propertyThere is created separate procedures for the sale or lease of personal property and real property owned by irrigation districts. A provision of law is repealed which states that the procedures established by statute for... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2523 1993–94 |
Custom slaughtering licensesIn addition to being able to suspend or revoke a license for custom slaughtering and custom meats, the Director of Agriculture may also establish conditions of probation for a designated period of time. A new civil penalty of... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2138 1993–94 |
Rodent control responsibiltsState laws are repealed which direct WSU to administer a rodent inspection and extermination program. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2771 1993–94 |
Fire suppression practiceWithout obtaining a permit from the local air pollution control authority or the Department of Ecology, fire protection districts may set fire to structures for training purposes if the structures are located outside of an... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1005 1993–94 |
Hghr ed inst bd stdnt membrsOne undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of the University of Washington. One undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed to the board of regents of Washington... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1018 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff in a noncharter county is changed from a partisan office to a nonpartisan office. The sheriff is designated as the chief law enforcement officer of the county rather than the chief executive... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1045 1993–94 |
Working hours for minorsThe Department of Labor and Industries may not restrict the hours of work for minors aged 16 or 17 except as follows: During the school year, minors aged 16 or 17 may work no more than six hours on a school day preceding... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1101 1993–94 |
School facility permitsRequires priority to be given to processing permits authorizing the siting and construction of public school facilities. | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1131 1993–94 |
Ground water withdrawalsRevises RCW 90.44.050 to allow the withdrawals. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1161 1993–94 |
Wheat/legume plastic prodctsWashington State University (WSU) is directed to develop and execute a plan to address current obstacles to the development and commercialization of biodegradable plastics from wheat and legumes. WSU is also directed to... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1185 1993–94 |
Sexually abusive parentsDenies residential time to a parent and restrains the parent from contacting a child when a court has found that the child was conceived because a parent committed a sex offense against the other parent. Requires a neutral... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1334 1993–94 |
Noise pollutionTransfers the noise pollution responsibilities of the department of ecology to the department of health. | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1336 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans' organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain is limited for periods of not more than three days in a... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1340 1993–94 |
Public facilities districtsIn addition to the existing law providing for the creation of a public facilities district, a public facilities district may be created in a county with a population of 190,000 or more if the county seat of that county is... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1385 1993–94 |
DUI penaltiesAdditional mandatory minimum penalties are added for a conviction of DWI if the offense includes having minors in the vehicle at the time of the offense. The penalties may not be suspended or deferred. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1386 1993–94 |
Tobacco possession by minorPurchase of a tobacco product by a minor is made a misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for a misdemeanor is 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1392 1993–94 |
Driver's license exam waiverAuthorizes a waiver to a person completing, with an A or B grade, a traffic safety course as defined in RCW 28A.220.020, and which meets the required standards established by the state. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |