Ruth Fisher
Representative
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · D · LD 271999–00 · House · D · LD 271997–98 · House · D · LD 271995–96 · House · D · LD 271993–94 · House · D · LD 271991–92 · House · D · LD 27
236
Bills as prime sponsor
65
of those became law
634
Bills co-sponsored
9,604
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2523 1995–96 |
Utilities/federal trust propAuthorizes the denial of service if the user is located on federal trust land which is covered by a settlement agreement between an Indian tribe and the state and local governments and the use of the land is not consistent... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2540 1995–96 |
Marriage license informationRequires the application to state whether an applicant is under a court or administrative order to pay support for a child, dependent person, a former spouse and in what monthly amounts. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2453 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupPertains to situations where bodily injury or property damage is caused by a release of hazardous substances. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2454 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersEstablishes procedures for determining that unauthorized insurers have adequate surety before filing pleadings in certain legal proceedings. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2455 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsAuthorizes the recovery of consequential damages in insurance claims cases. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2456 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupRequires an insurer to provide an insured independent counsel when the insurer reserves the right to refuse to indemnify the policy holder for injury caused by the release of a hazardous substance. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2346 1995–96 |
Real estate consumer warningRequires all deeds, after January 1, 1997, to contain a statement that investment in real estate is speculative and not guaranteed by the government. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2347 1995–96 |
Land use management techniqsRevises RCW 36.70A.090 and 36.70A.190 to provide for innovative land use management techniques. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2348 1995–96 |
Land develpmnt permit disputEstablishes procedures for an application for mediation and for notification to other affected landowners. Provides for the selection of a special master to mediate the dispute. Calls for informal hearings. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2380 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsDesignates an application and an approval process. Limits the total number of charter schools in the 1996-98 school years to twenty-five. Limits the term of operation to no longer than five school years, with options to renew. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2426 1995–96 |
Wetlands acquisitionFinances the acquisition of wetlands and other sensitive areas with a portion of the receipts from state utility taxes. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2273 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationAuthorizes the use of the most probable and most reasonable value as the basis of calculating property value. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1013 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programAuthorizes the expansion of the program to include, in addition to litter control, such additional responsibilities as planting vegetation, controlling weeds, graffiti removal, and other roadside improvements. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1094 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionEstablishes the state agency parking account. Authorizes state agencies to impose a surcharge on the parking rental fees established by the department of general administration at state-owned and leased properties to assist in... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1105 1995–96 |
Rule-making processEstablishes requirements to be met prior to the adoption of a new rule by an agency. Provides exemptions to the requirements for certain rules. Establishes procedures for an expedited repeal procedure. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1106 1995–96 |
Agency rules/voluntary complDirects all regulatory agencies to develop programs to encourage voluntary compliance by providing technical assistance consistent with statutory requirements and the limits of the agency's budget. Provides for technical... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1116 1995–96 |
Fiscal notes for initiativesDirects the office of financial management to provide a fiscal note on any initiative which has been verified as having obtained the constitutionally sufficient number of signatures. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1137 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes supplemental appropriations for transportation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1191 1995–96 |
Highway projects/trainingDirects the department to establish training requirements on construction projects improving state-owned highway infrastructures that are funded with state tax revenues. Requires the use of state-approved apprenticeship programs. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1194 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept tort liablEstablishes a transportation subaccount for payment of tortious liabilities of the departments funded by motor vehicle or transportation funds. Establishes a risk management advisory subcommittee to represent the interests of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1197 1995–96 |
Licensing dept services acctProvides for use of the account to replace, update, procure, and expand the number of workstation equipment used in the vehicle field system. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1232 1995–96 |
Candidate order on ballotProvides that the filing officer shall determine by lot the order in which the names of candidates will appear on all primary, sample, and absentee ballots. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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