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 1059 1993–94 |
Weapons in court facilitiesWeapons are prohibited in restricted areas of court facilities, jails, public mental health facilities, and in places classified as off-limits to persons under 21 years of age by the state Liquor Control Board. A weapon is... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1103 1993–94 |
Model traffic ordinanceThe procedure by which the Model Traffic Ordinance is updated is changed from a statutory process to administrative rule. The Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with Washington State Patrol and Traffic Safety... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1107 1993–94 |
Bus right of wayThe driver of a vehicle must yield the right of way to a transit vehicle traveling in the same direction that has signaled and is attempting to reenter the flow of traffic. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1129 1993–94 |
Commercial vehicle inspectnsA commercial vehicle used to transport passengers or property that: (1) has a gross weight rating of over 10,000 pounds or more, (2) is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, or (3) is a placarded vehicle transporting... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1617 1993–94 |
High-speed ground transportnA program to begin implementation of a high speed ground transportation system in Washington is established. The program is to be implemented by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with the Utilities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 381, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1713 1993–94 |
Vehicle window tintingThe minimum light transmission standards are adjusted to take into account the more common AS-2 type glazing applied to modern vehicles. This provides the Washington State Patrol (WSP) with means to accurately measure light... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2001 1993–94 |
Transit agencies voter approTransit agencies that plan to form a high capacity transit system with another state or country must gain approval only from residents living within the service area that is in Washington State. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2036 1993–94 |
Multimodal transport fundingA Multimodal Transportation Programs and Projects Selection Committee is created to be responsible for distribution of monies in several transportation-related accounts. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2067 1993–94 |
Commute trip reduction progrState employees may use state-owned or leased vehicles for ride sharing as part of the commute trip reduction program required by the state Clean Air Act. All money collected from rental or parking spaces at state-owned or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1271 1993–94 |
Vehicle length limitsWashington's statutes are brought into compliance with ISTEA's vehicle length provisions: (1)The legal length of a double trailer combination is increased from 60 to 61 feet to accommodate the operation of a combination... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1379 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle programsMotor vehicle certificates of ownership are currently issued in paper form. Certificates of title are authorized to be transmitted in electronic form when appropriate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1401 1993–94 |
Tax foreclosed propertyA county may sell real property acquired through a tax foreclosure sale by private negotiation when (1) the county legislative authority determines that it is not practical to build on the property either due to the physical... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 2054 1993–94 |
Public employmentCIVIL SERVICE Administration . The Department of Personnel (DOP), the Higher Education Personnel Board (HEPB), and the State Personnel Board are abolished effective July 1, 1994. In their place, the Department of Human... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1127 1993–94 |
Vehicle tax/license feeThe penalties for failing to register and/or evading licensing requirements for all modes of transportation (vehicle, aircraft and watercraft) are made uniform. Failure to license and pay taxes would be a misdemeanor. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1355 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe amount of nonvoter-approved general indebtedness that a metropolitan park district may incur is increased to an amount equal to one quarter of 1 percent of the value of taxable property in the district. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1144 1993–94 |
Marine safety field operatnsThe Office of Marine Safety is directed to establish a field operations program. The program shall emphasize high risk vessels, bunkering and lightering operations, and data collection. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1263 1993–94 |
State patrol promotion testsThe State Patrol examination for promotion to the rank of sergeant or lieutenant will consist of one or more of the following components: oral examination, written examination, service rating, personnel records, and assessment... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1477 1993–94 |
Fuel tax exemptionFor purposes of providing fuel tax refunds, the Department of Licensing is authorized to establish by rule formulas for determining power takeoff unit fuel use when direct measurement of the fuel used is not feasible. Formulas... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1893 1993–94 |
Vehicl dealers' buyer's agntA definition of "buyer's agent" is created in motor vehicle dealer statutes. A buyer's agent is any person employed by the consumer to arrange for or to negotiate the purchase of a new motor vehicle on behalf of the consumer. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1064 1993–94 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsCorporal punishment in the common schools is prohibited. The State Board of Education, in consultation with office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, must adopt a policy by February 1, 1994, prohibiting the use of... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
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