Richard King
Representative
· Democrat
· District 38
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 381991–92 · House · D · LD 38
88
Bills as prime sponsor
16
of those became law
462
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
1.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 1471 1993–94 |
Crab fisheryLegislative findings are made that the commercial crab fishery in coastal waters is overcapitalized, and that it is in the best interest of the industry to reduce the number of fishers taking crab in coastal waters, and to... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2300 1993–94 |
Offender work programsReferences in the law to the inmate work program are changed to "offender work program" and the participants are referred to as "offenders." An offender who is employed in the Class I Program of Correctional Industries is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2511 1993–94 |
Involuntary treatmentThe definitions used in the involuntary treatment statute for persons disabled by alcohol or drugs are modified to include the "likelihood of serious harm" standard as used in the mental disorder statute. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2516 1993–94 |
Wildlife fence destructionThe owner of livestock is no longer liable for damage caused by the livestock while the livestock is trespassing on the property of others if the owner can prove that the trespass is due to damage caused by wildlife to a... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2590 1993–94 |
Obsolete RCW referencesAll references to either the Department of Fisheries or the Department of Wildlife are changed to the Department of Fish and Wildlife. References to the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 264, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2688 1993–94 |
Sellers of travelSeller of Travel Defined . The statute regulating travel charter or tour operators is expanded to apply to sellers of travel. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 237, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2696 1993–94 |
Chemically related illnessBy July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries must establish interim criteria and procedures to ensure consistent and fair adjudication of claims involving chemically related illness. The final criteria and... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2741 1993–94 |
Watershed-based nat res planState agencies involved in watershed-based natural resource planning efforts are required to coordinate their planning and implementation processes. The various state agencies are to meet as a group and include at these... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2849 1993–94 |
Nonsalmon delivery licensesHolders of nonsalmon delivery licenses are exempt from the U.S. residency requirement. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2512 1993–94 |
Sexually aggressive youthThe definition of a sexually aggressive youth is expanded to include youth in the care and custody of federally-recognized Native American tribes or the subject of a child welfare proceeding before a tribal court. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2743 1993–94 |
School dist health servicesFor purposes of the act, "district" is defined as including a school district, educational service district or educational cooperative. The deduction for private contractor billing fees is limited to the amount charged by the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2157 1993–94 |
Migratory waterfowl art commThe sunset provisions for the Migratory Waterfowl Art Committee and the stamp and artwork program are repealed. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2275 1993–94 |
Mortgage/rental assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to make grants to local organizations. The local organizations are authorized to establish a revolving grant and loan fund to receive repayments of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2382 1993–94 |
GamblingThe sections of the gambling code defining "commercial stimulant" and providing the maximum fee for play at a card room are amended. An activity is operated as a commercial stimulant only when it is an activity operated in... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2662 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste feesThe hazardous waste education fee shall not be imposed on potential generators of hazardous wastes for one year (1994). The penalty of three times the amount of the unpaid fee is replaced with the lower penalties used for... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
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