Stephen Fuhrman
Representative
· Republican
· District 7
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · R · LD 71993–94 · House · R · LD 71991–92 · House · R · LD 7
44
Bills as prime sponsor
10
of those became law
508
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
5.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1168 1993–94 |
Leasing beds of tidal watersThe maximum lease length for an aquatic lands lease for the purposes of planting and cultivating oyster beds, cultivating clams or other edible shellfish, or other aquaculture use is extended from 10 to 30 years. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1169 1993–94 |
Marine finfish rearing facltThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules by October 31, 1994, setting criteria for allowable sediment impacts from net pens. The Department of Ecology is also directed to adopt rules by June 30, 1995, setting... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1708 1993–94 |
Student learning commissionThe size of the Commission on Student Learning is increased by two members, from nine to 11, by having Governor Lowry appoint five members instead of only three. The deadline for the final appointments is extended from... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1407 1993–94 |
Legislative auditor/attrn gnThe authority of the Legislative Budget Committee to refer matters to the Attorney General is expanded to include any alleged act of malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance by a state officer or employee. The Attorney General... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1618 1993–94 |
Defunct boards & commissionsThe following defunct boards, commissions, and committees are repealed: The Advisory Committee on Agricultural Labor; the Business License Center Board of Review; the Columbia Interstate Compact Commission; the Economic... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1484 1993–94 |
Wildlife violator compactThe wildlife violator compact is established in Washington. When a wildlife officer issues a citation for a wildlife violation to a person from another party state, collateral to secure appearance is not required if the... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1612 1993–94 |
Salmon incubatorsThe Department of Fisheries is directed to develop and implement, using volunteers, a pilot project in one or more watersheds to test remote site incubators, and to evaluate salmon egg survival, fry survival, and adult... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1787 1993–94 |
Water resource areasProvisions restricting the trust water rights program to the Methow and Dungeness-Quilcene basins and to designated water resource inventory areas are removed from statute. The trust water rights program would thus apply statewide. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1977 1993–94 |
Acreage expansion programsNew participants in an acreage expansion program must renew authorization annually for the first two years. After that, the Department of Ecology may authorize program participation for ten-year periods. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1736 1991–92 |
Real property improvementMoney released to or obtained by an owner, developer, prime contractor, subcontractor, or other person in charge of a public or private construction project is held in trust for the benefit of persons making the payment and... | John O'Brien (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2053 1991–92 |
Electrical licensing exmptnsNo license is required from, and no inspection is authorized for, any utility or contractor whose installation, repair or maintenance work on lines, wires, apparatus, or equipment is subject to final approval or acceptance by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2686 1991–92 |
Contractor licensingBoth construction and electrical contractors are required to provide information about their workers' compensation coverage to the Department of Labor and Industries when applying for registration or licensure. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2344 1991–92 |
Street gang activity penaltsCommitting any felony in association with, or at the direction of, or for the benefit of a criminal street gang is an aggravating circumstance under the Sentencing Reform Act. That aggravating circumstance may be used to... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 2330 1991–92 |
Forest land base maintenanceSpecial Benefits Assessments . Lands classified as timberland under the Open Space Act (RCW 84.34) and forest lands classified or designated under RCW 84.33 are exempt from special benefits assessments for local improvement... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2490 1991–92 |
Community placement escapeThe definition of escape is changed to mean that the inmate willfully discontinues making himself or herself available to the department for supervision by making his or her whereabouts unknown or by failing to maintain... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 1207 1991–92 |
Contractor registrationPersons registering with the Department of Labor and Industries as contractors for the first time, or after a lapse of two years or more, may be required to attend an informational seminar on the laws and practices applicable... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1280 1991–92 |
Industrial insur/disabilityAll compensation amounts listed under the industrial insurance permanent partial disability schedule are doubled. The maximum compensation amount for total bodily impairment is increased from $90,000 to $180,000. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1462 1991–92 |
Dangerous dogsIf there is probable cause to believe that a dog poses an immediate threat to public safety, an animal control officer must seize and impound the dog pending a hearing. Limitations are placed on local regulation of dangerous... | Darwin Nealey (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1463 1991–92 |
Industrial insurance claimsA self-insured employer is required to provide a free copy of the employee's claim file within 15 days of a request by the employee or employee's representative, if the request is permitted under statutes authorizing access to... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1627 1991–92 |
Chiropractic services/ind inThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to supervise the provision of health care includes the care provided by chiropractors. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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