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 1324 1991–92 |
Towing expenses owingThe Department of Licensing (DOL) shall not issue a driver's license to any person who has not paid towing and storage charges from a law enforcement impound to a registered tow truck operator. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1327 1991–92 |
Sunset review responsibltiesThe responsibilities of developing, monitoring, and modifying the sunset review schedule are transferred from the Select Joint Committee on Sunset Review to the Legislative Budget Committee (LBC). The Select Joint Committee is... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1348 1991–92 |
Transportation labor negotnsIf a collective bargaining agreement for the transit system has not been negotiated within 60 days of the commencement of bargaining between a labor union and a local government transportation authority, then either party to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1374 1991–92 |
At-risk student motivationDeclares a further purpose to provide funds for retrieval outreach efforts for students who have dropped out of school. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1410 1991–92 |
Pregnancy/alcohol/drug educThe secretary of the Department of Health will develop public health and education strategies at the state and local level, to prevent and address problems related to the use of controlled substance and alcohol, during and... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1414 1991–92 |
First-time homebuyers tx exmThe Department of Revenue is directed to provide an exemption of any obligation to pay a pro-rated portion of the amount of excess and regular property taxes for the year the exemption is claimed and for a period of three... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1424 1991–92 |
African Amer scholarship prgThis bill establishes the African American Endowed Scholarship program. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1434 1991–92 |
Campaign contributionsA system is established for limiting campaign expenditures and for providing matching funds for the election campaigns of candidates for state executive and legislative offices. The matching monies are available to candidates... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1436 1991–92 |
Income assistance programsGrant payment will be set as a percentage of the standard of need. The grant payment will be not less than 60 percent of the standard of need by June 30, 1993. | John Moyer (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1439 1991–92 |
Travel charter/tour operatrsRequires travel promoters to be registered to conduct business in the state. Authorizes the attorney general to bring an action to restrain and prevent the doing of any act or practice prohibited by the act. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1451 1991–92 |
Speed limit set at 55 mphProvides for a state-wide maximum speed limit of fifty-five miles per hour. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1456 1991–92 |
Hulk haulers/scrap processrsThe original and annual registration fees for hulk haulers are increased from $10 to $50. The original registration fee for scrap processors is increased from $25 to $100, and the annual renewal fee is increased from $10 to $100. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1472 1991–92 |
Minors/employment regulatnsChild labor - hours of work Permissible hours of work for minors are established. General requirements are: ! Minors required to attend school may not work during school hours, except with permission of school officials. ! No... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1484 1991–92 |
License plates/collectrs carAuthorizes horseless carriages or collector's vehicles to obtain only one license number plate. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1507 1991–92 |
Specialized transport servcsEstablishes the specialized transportation services fund for distribution to the counties according to the designated formula. Makes an appropriation of ten million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1529 1991–92 |
Delivery services permitsSpecifies the process for obtaining a permit to transport packages or parcels each weighing twenty-five pounds or less. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1546 1991–92 |
Port district prop tx leviesA port district with a population of 100,000 or more (Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, and Bellingham) is required to prepare a study justifying the imposition of any nonvoter approved property taxes, and hold a public hearing on the... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1554 1991–92 |
Voter registratn verificatnThe county auditor may contract with the U.S. Postal Service for use of change-of-address information. A change of address notice is a basis for instituting the voter registration validation procedure. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1564 1991–92 |
State facilities transportatThe Department of General Administration's transportation and parking authority is expanded beyond the capitol campus to all state-owned and leased facilities. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1566 1991–92 |
Child care wage enhancementEstablishes the child care wage enhancement grant program to improve the quality and increase the supply of child care services. Makes an appropriation of two million one hundred twenty thousand dollars to carry out the... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1568 1991–92 |
Public trans benefit areasThe prohibition on more than one Public Transportation Benefit Area (PTBA) per county is modified to permit an area to annex to a PTBA in another county. If an area within another county is to be added to a PTBA, the county... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1569 1991–92 |
Functionally disabled servicThe Legislature intends to organize the foundation for financing and providing community based long-term care services for all functionally disabled persons. The Legislature intends to provide secured benefit assurance in... | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1577 1991–92 |
Railroad regulationRepeals provisions of chapter 81.34 RCW. Decodifies RCW 81.34.900. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1580 1991–92 |
Gasoline ethanol contentRequires all gasoline sold by a dealer or service station to be gasohol after January 1, 1993. Provides for civil penalties for violations. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purpose of the act. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1587 1991–92 |
Traffic safety commissionAdds the secretary of health to the traffic safety commission. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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