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 1173 1993–94 |
NW American Indian curriculmA center is established for the development of curriculum on American Indians of the Northwest. The center will be administered by a state college or university selected by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1177 1993–94 |
Wildlife enhancement projctsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to evaluate the potential for wildlife enhancement projects along three state rights of way, with particular emphasis on raptor habitat (birds). The DOT must report back to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1178 1993–94 |
Balloon releaseThe intentional release of 25 or more balloons in a 24-hour period is prohibited. The prohibition does not apply to scientific experiments or hot air balloons which are recovered. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1180 1993–94 |
Union Bay wildlife habitatThe Union Bay portion of Lake Washington is recognized as a prime wetland area that is of significant importance for wildlife habitat, educational opportunity, and recreation. By December 31, 1994, the Department of Wildlife... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1229 1993–94 |
Growth management rules/feesFor purposes of the requirement that state agencies comply with comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the Growth Management Act, the term "state agency" is defined to include the state government and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1261 1993–94 |
Retirement benefits portbltyThe cities of Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma have a renewed option to make their city retirement systems portable with the state's retirement systems if they adopt a resolution to do so by December 31, 1993. If a city adopts a... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1272 1993–94 |
Vehicle tire requirementsAny axle manufactured after July 1, 1993, and carrying more than 10,000 pounds must be equipped with four tires. Effective January 1, 1997, any axle carrying more than 10,000 pounds must have four tires, regardless of date of... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1273 1993–94 |
Overweight truck permitsThe Department of Transportation's (DOT) annual additional tonnage permit and fee structure are incorporated into the combined license fee collected by the Department of Licensing. Distribution of the revenue from the combined... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1274 1993–94 |
Scenic/recreational highwaysRevises the designation of scenic and recreational highways in RCW 47.39.020, 47.42.025, and 47.42.140. Encourages the obtaining of federal funds to enhance the scenic and recreational highway system. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1275 1993–94 |
Development site explorationSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity: does not interfere with the normal public use of the water; has no significant adverse environmental impact; does... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1276 1993–94 |
Public transportation policyThe Department of Transportation is directed to develop a state public transportation plan as part of an overall statewide transportation plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1277 1993–94 |
Transit development plansRequirements for the six-year transit development plans (TDPs) prepared by transit agencies are modified, and the format revised for reports submitted annually, beginning June 1, 1994. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1278 1993–94 |
Transit funding proceduresDirects the department to allocate to transit agencies the moneys appropriated from the central Puget Sound public transportation account to help achieve the goals identified in the public transportation policy plan. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1301 1993–94 |
Highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance and sale of seventy-five million dollars of general obligation bonds to provide funds for specified highway construction purposes. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1302 1993–94 |
Highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance and sale of two hundred forty million dollars of general obligation bonds to provide funds to be used for highway improvements identified as category C improvements. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1304 1993–94 |
Alcohol used as fuel tx crdtRepeals RCW 82.36.225. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1305 1993–94 |
Highway bondsRevises the authorization for the issuance of bonds to provide reserve funds for the highway purposes enumerated in RCW 47.10.761. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1311 1993–94 |
Fossil collection/state landMakes it unlawful to collect fossils on designated state lands without a valid permit. Requires the adoption of rules to designate approved areas, to establish permit fees, to designate equipment allowed, and to establish... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1345 1993–94 |
Indoor smoking areasRequires a designated indoor smoking area in every city, county, and state building in which twenty-five or more persons work. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1366 1993–94 |
Charitable solicitationsProvides for the regulation of commercial fund raisers. Specifies disclosures required of all charitable organizations seeking contributions. Requires written authorization to use an organization's name in soliciting contributions. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1378 1993–94 |
Fuel taxesRevises provisions regarding fuel taxes. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 |
| HB 1394 1993–94 |
HOV lanes/improper useA rebuttable presumption is made that the registered owner of the vehicle described in the complaint is the person who was driving the vehicle at the time of the HOV violation. The law enforcement officer issuing the citation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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