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 2579 1993–94 |
Publ transport benefit areasSnohomish County is required to call a conference to consider formation of a new PTBA. The existing process to form the PTBA is retained, except that a city in Snohomish County operating a public transportation system may not... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2580 1993–94 |
Vehicle wreckersRequires the development of a plan for unique titling and registration of significantly damaged vehicles to help prevent the sale of repaired, but unsafe, vehicles to the public. Makes it a misdemeanor for a person to sell or... | James Johanson (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2584 1993–94 |
Railroad crossing devicesRequires the entire cost of maintenance of railroad crossing protective devices to be borne by the railroad and not by state funds. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2606 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle excise taxEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the CPSPTA and the PTSA is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to 6.65 percent of MVET levied by transit agencies in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2620 1993–94 |
Transprtatn facility sitingAuthorizes the appointment of a transportation advisory panel to help resolve situations in which regional planning processes are unable to agree upon approaches for addressing significant transportation needs within regional... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2621 1993–94 |
Air transportation planningAn efficient and integrated air transportation system is crucial to the state's economy and the well-being of its citizens. This can only be achieved by greater state leadership. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2634 1993–94 |
Motorcycle safety programInstitutes a motorcycle skills education course and requires a trainee to pay the first fifty dollars of the course fee with the department paying the remainder of the fee. Requires a license to conduct the training and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2652 1993–94 |
Local gov day labor/contrctsThe dollar value of a public works project that public employees may perform in any city or town with a population of less than 150,000 is increased to $40,000 for projects involving multiple trade and $25,000 for single... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2654 1993–94 |
State historical societyAuthorizes moneys from the department of general administration facilities and services revolving fund to be used for the purposes of the act. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2715 1993–94 |
Pilotage tariffsDirects the board of pilotage commissioners to combine and apportion the income and revenues resulting from pilotage tariffs established by the board for each of the pilotage districts. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2742 1993–94 |
Municipal bond dealersProhibits municipal bond dealers from contributing to the candidacy of a member of the state finance committee, the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the state treasurer. Makes a violation a gross misdemeanor offense. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2842 1993–94 |
Public transit securityDeclares an intent to protect the personal safety of passengers and employees in the operation of public transportation facilities and vehicles. Declares that it is a public nuisance to obstruct or impede the use of public... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1761 1993–94 |
Growth management act datesThe dates by which some of the actions under the Growth Management Act are required to have been taken for the initial group of counties, cities, and towns that plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act are... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2055 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is established. Effective July 1, 1994, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are abolished and all of their powers, duties, and functions are transferred to the new... | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1333 1993–94 |
Youth gang violence reductnA youth gang violence program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multiagency cooperation, along with efforts of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 497, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 2111 1993–94 |
Transportatn budget/supplemeAn additional appropriation authority of $17,000 is provided to the BPC for settlement of pending litigation. For sales tax owed on the Polaroid contract $149,000 is provided to DOL ; and $394,500 is provided for the system... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1007 1993–94 |
Transportation planningThe responsibilities of the Department of Transportation (DOT) in regard to transportation planning are defined. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 446, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1085 1993–94 |
Transportation demand mangmtThe governing boards of institutions of higher learning may impose either a voluntary or mandatory transportation fee on their employees and students to fund transportation demand management programs that reduce the need for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1218 1993–94 |
Claims against local governmThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1346 1993–94 |
Family leaveThe provisions of the Washington family leave law are repealed that: (1)direct the Department of Labor and Industries to cease enforcement of the state law on the | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1444 1993–94 |
Identification requirementsSeven specific types of identification that would be acceptable in order to be issued a driver's license or identicard are put in statute. All seven types of identification must contain a signature and a photograph. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 452, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 2066 1993–94 |
School leviesThe levy lid is modified for the 1994 calendar year to allow collection of levy revenues approved by voters which exceed the district's levy authority under the current levy lid by up to 15 percent. Fifty-eight districts would... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 465, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1006 1993–94 |
Public-private initiativesIt is the intent of the Legislature to enhance the ability of the state to provide an efficient transportation system through the use of public-private initiatives which allow private entities to plan, design, develop,... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
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