Ruth Fisher
Representative
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2001–02
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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 2458 1991–92 |
Malicious harassmentRevises the malicious harassment provisions of RCW 9A.36.080. Directs the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs to establish and maintain a central repository for the collection and classification of information... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1992 |
| HB 2449 1991–92 |
Traffic safety educationImposes a tax of two dollars per day on each retail sale which is a lease or rental of a motor vehicle licensed for hire. Makes an appropriation of eight million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1992 |
| HB 2311 1991–92 |
Controlled substances crimesModifies the provisions designating the protected areas which require enhanced penalties when an individual sells a controlled substance within the boundaries. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1992 |
| HB 1016 1991–92 |
Concealed weapons permitsA license to carry a concealed pistol will not be issued to an individual ineligible to possess a weapon under federal law. Technical clarifications are made regarding the role of the Department of Licensing in license revocations. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1022 1991–92 |
State energy policy devlpmntOverall Summary The State Energy Office, under the guidance of an advisory committee, shall prepare a state energy strategy by December 1, 1992. State agencies and school districts shall pursue and maintain energy-efficient... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1056 1991–92 |
Tuition waviers/state emplysIncludes officers of the Washington state patrol in the definition of "state employees" for purposes of tuition waivers. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1074 1991–92 |
Election procdurs/nonpartisnDesignates exceptions to the requirement to conduct a primary election for judicial offices. Repeals provisions of chapters 29.18, 29.21, 29.27, 29.30, 29.33, 29.34, 29.51, and 29.54 RCW. Takes effect July 1, 1992. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1075 1991–92 |
Precinct committee officersEstablishes requirements for the election of write-in candidates for precinct committee officers. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1076 1991–92 |
Candidacy declaration w/drawEstablishes conditions for withdrawal of a declaration of candidacy for the purpose of filing a declaration of candidacy for a different office or position. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1099 1991–92 |
Voter registration deadlineCloses registration files fifteen days preceding an election instead of existing period of thirty days. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1114 1991–92 |
District judges/Pierce cntyIncreases the number of judges from eight to ten. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1128 1991–92 |
High occupancy vehiclesA rebuttable presumption is established that the registered owner of a particular vehicle described is the person who was operating the vehicle at the time the HOV violation occurred. HOV violations are no longer moving... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1135 1991–92 |
City street responsibilityA task force is created a) to examine the population threshold at which cities and towns must assume responsibility for slopes, embankments, and traffic control signals on their streets that are part of the state highway... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1144 1991–92 |
State building codeThe Legislature finds that many places of public assembly are not equipped with adequate toilet facilities for women. The portion of Appendix C in the Uniform Plumbing Code relating specifically to assembly places for public... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1155 1991–92 |
Truck lane travelProhibits trucks with a licensed gross weight of twenty-six thousand pounds or more from driving in the left lane. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1170 1991–92 |
Board of education powersRevises the powers and duties of the board of education. Repeals RCW 28A.410.050. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1197 1991–92 |
Secondary school securityMakes an appropriation of three million three hundred thousand dollars to the superintendent of public instruction to provide matching grants to enhance security in secondary schools. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1216 1991–92 |
Transport commission membersDeletes the requirement that four members of the commission be from the western half of the state and three members from the eastern half of the state. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1233 1991–92 |
Treasurer-managed fundsRevises the fee system for treasurer-managed funds and accounts. Revises the disposition of earnings of investments of balances in state accounts. Repeals various provisions. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1235 1991–92 |
Library services/univ/collgsRequires students at private colleges using the library facilities at public institutions of higher education to pay an annual fee of one hundred dollars. Directs the fees to be placed in the state library resources account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1271 1991–92 |
Railroad crossing inspectionThe maximum $10 inspection fee for log and industrial grade crossing inspections is changed to an amount determined by the Commission. The fee is to be based on the cost of rendering inspection services. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1272 1991–92 |
Baggage loss/damage liabiltyThe free baggage allowance limitation is changed from a statutorily fixed amount to an amount set by the Utilities & Transportation Commission. Periodic review and rate adjustment are required by the Commission. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1306 1991–92 |
Transportation sectry evaltnDirects the transportation commission to establish criteria for evaluation of the secretary and to evaluate the secretary annually. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1318 1991–92 |
Driving record abstractAuthorizes the exclusion if the worker's departmental head certifies on the accident report that the actions of the worker were reasonable under the circumstances at the time of the accident. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1319 1991–92 |
Enrollment increase/highr edEstablishes increased enrollment levels at each of the state institutions of higher learning for each of the next two fiscal years. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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