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 1164 1991–92 |
Teachers retirement creditRequires the employees to pay the usual contribution amounts to be credited for retirement benefits. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1166 1991–92 |
Child care programsOne million six hundred thousand dollars from the general fund-state is appropriated to increase the support of existing child care resource and referral programs and develop new programs. The limitation of $25,000.00 per... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | 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 1173 1991–92 |
Student transportation saftyRequires, effective September 1, 1992, that every school bus be equipped with a crossing arm that will require students crossing in front of the bus to walk more than five feet from the front of the bus. Provides for a pilot... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1179 1991–92 |
Natural gas/school bus fuelThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, in coordination with the Washington State Energy Office, Department of Ecology, and selected local school districts, shall prepare a report that analyzes the potential benefits, costs... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1180 1991–92 |
Private security guardsA uniform statewide licensing scheme is established for private security guards and private security companies, to be administered by the Department of Licensing. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1203 1991–92 |
Landscape architect registrnBoard composition is changed to four landscape architects and one member of the general public. The director may set the necessary fees for applications, examinations, and reexaminations in rule. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 1245 1991–92 |
Public works compliancePrevailing wages must be paid when a state or local government agency causes new construction of a facility and the agency will lease or purchase more than 50 percent of the facility. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1250 1991–92 |
Nonconsumptive wildlife useThe Wildlife Commission is directed to appoint a blue ribbon task force by October 1, 1991 to analyze the funding base for the Department of Wildlife and to recommend how it can be broadened beyond the hunting and fishing... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1251 1991–92 |
Oil transmission linesApplicants for siting oil transmission lines under the state's energy facilities siting laws are required to pay the costs of a county, city, or town that are incurred in presenting information to the council and defending... | Simeon Wilson (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1259 1991–92 |
Housing assistance programHouse Bill 1259 makes two primary changes: (1) The Housing Assistance Program is established, distinct from the Housing Trust Fund (Section 1). The Housing Assistance Program is identical in purpose to the activities... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1266 1991–92 |
School earthquake prepardnesRequires development of the policy by January 1, 1992. Specifies the elements of the policy. Makes an appropriation of forty-nine thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1276 1991–92 |
School fire protection/saftyAll buildings constructed after July 1, 1992, that will be used for educational purposes through the 12th grade by 50 or more persons for more than 12 hours per week, or four hours in any one day, shall be provided with an... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1278 1991–92 |
Employer obligationsProvides that an employer that relocates, terminates, or transfers the ownership in a business is liable to the employers for severance pay at the rate of one month's pay for each year of service, not to exceed twelve months'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1282 1991–92 |
Reopening indust ins claimsIf a worker's industrial insurance claim is reopened, the worker's temporary disability compensation will be based on the worker's wages at reopening unless the Department of Labor and Industries determines that the worker's... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1283 1991–92 |
Employee benefits maintainceIf an injured worker is returned to work at light or modified duty during the period in which the worker is unable to return to his or her regular job, the employer must continue or resume the health and welfare benefits to... | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1284 1991–92 |
Workplace safety bonus prgrmAny workplace safety bonus program implemented by an employer: (1) must award safety bonuses only on the basis of individual safety performance, and may not make the award contingent on the performance of other workers; (2)... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1288 1991–92 |
Employment of minorsNew procedures and penalties for enforcing the standards for the employment of minors under the industrial welfare laws are established. These penalties are exclusive remedies for child labor law violations. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1289 1991–92 |
Wage payment laws violationsRevises penalties for violations of wage payment laws. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1297 1991–92 |
Low-income hmeownrs tx relieAssistance is provided for homeowners with incomes below $30,000. To receive assistance the homeowner's 1991 property tax bill must exceed the 1990 tax bill by 20 percent or $200. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1300 1991–92 |
Property tax valuation avrgeAn assessed value growth limit is established: Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. The new assessed value is the lesser of (1) the current appraised value, and (2)... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1305 1991–92 |
Costigan teaching chairThe Giovanni Costigan Endowed Teaching Chair is established at the University of Washington. The chair will be in the Department of History. | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1314 1991–92 |
Fish/wildlife work forceThe Natural Resource Worker Project is established to provide jobs for dislocated timber workers. The project is administered by the state Employment Security Department. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1315 1991–92 |
Displaced timber workersA five-year pilot project is established to provide education and training for dislocated timber workers and their spouses. The project is coordinated jointly by the state Employment Security Department and Skagit Valley... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
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