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 1872 1991–92 |
Employer experience ratingProvides that benefits paid to an individual whose employment was terminated within sixty days of the individual's hiring due to the individual's lack of satisfactory performance shall not be charged to the experience rating... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1905 1991–92 |
Sturgeon commercial fishriesEliminates sturgeon fishing until the numbers have increased significantly. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1943 1991–92 |
Wildlife agents assaultProvides a definition of "assault" for the purposes of the act. Prohibits reissuance of the license for a minimum of ten years. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1961 1991–92 |
Agricultural labor relationsCollective bargaining procedures for agricultural employment are established in the Washington Agricultural Labor Relations Act. Covered employment . The act covers all employers of 25 or more employees in farming, including... | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1965 1991–92 |
Infant tracking programThe Department Health (DOH) is required to establish a state-wide tracking program to: identify all infants in the state with, or at risk for, health developmental problems; and prevent or minimize the impact of disabilities... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1987 1991–92 |
Sport caught salmon paybackRequires implementation of the plan by January 1, 1992. Requires reports of the sport catch by March 1st each year, beginning in 1993. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2040 1991–92 |
Health insuranceRequires that policies after January 1, 1992, shall contain designated provisions affecting preexisting health conditions, affecting renewal of policies, and affecting designation of beneficiaries. Provides that premium rate... | Arthur Sprenkle (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2041 1991–92 |
PUD borrowing/line of creditAuthorizes a district to establish lines of credit to borrow money from a financial institution. | Alexander McLean (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2068 1991–92 |
Whistleblower protectionDefines "retaliation" for purposes of the act. Provides that a person who suffers retaliation may report the conduct of the employer to the state human rights commission. Provides for injunctions and other civil remedies. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2085 1991–92 |
Minority human service prvdrEnsures access of racial and ethic minorities to the benefits of the educational and human services community, both as providers and consumers of these services. Directs the secretary to purchase services from and contract... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2131 1991–92 |
Scatter Creek wildlife areaThe Department of Wildlife is directed to develop a multi-use comprehensive plan for the Scatter Creek Wildlife Area that will enhance recreational and educational uses and minimize user conflict. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2146 1991–92 |
Criminal history checksRequires out-of-state applicants who will have unsupervised access to children under the age of sixteen to be fingerprinted to obtain a national criminal history background check. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2155 1991–92 |
Family courts and servicesThe chapter on family courts and family court services is restructured. All cases that involve a family law issue shall be under the jurisdiction of the family court. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2159 1991–92 |
Sturgeon fisheriesThe Department of Fisheries is directed to eliminate in state waters all commercial fisheries that target sturgeon until the director has established that sturgeon populations are increasing significantly. No incidentally... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2181 1991–92 |
Timberlands foundationEstablishes the timberlands foundation to sustain a high quality of life in Washington's timberlands region. Assists in transforming local economies from timber-dependent to one based on a variety of enterprises. Makes an... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2204 1991–92 |
Spirit coolers sale tax rateDefines a "spirit cooler." Establishes a tax on the retail sale of spirit coolers at the rate of fifty-three cents per liter. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2208 1991–92 |
Taxing incomeImposes a tax at the rate of one percent on all taxable income received by individuals, estates, trusts and corporations. Directs moneys collected to be placed in the basic education account. Provides a formula for taxable... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2215 1991–92 |
Property tax levy limitationA city that received voter approval of a ballot proposition prior to 1988 authorizing a waiving of the 106 percent limitation to finance library improvements, including the costs of borrowing such amount for up to 20 years, is... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2221 1991–92 |
Purple heart recipient day(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/19/91) Establishes purple heart recipient recognition day. | Rose Bowman (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2228 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingRevises recordkeeping and posting requirements for pesticide use. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2244 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeRequires a pesticide-treated area to be posted with warning signs visible from all usual points of entry. Requires written notice to the owner prior to application of the pesticide. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2235 1991–92 |
Hunting and fishing feesHunting, fishing, trapping and other Department of Wildlife fees are increased approximately 20 percent. Senior citizens over 70 years of age must pay $3 for an annual fishing license. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jun 30, 1991 |
| HB 1181 1991–92 |
Private detectives licensingA uniform statewide licensing scheme is established for private detectives and private detective agencies, to be administered by the Department of Licensing. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1341 1991–92 |
Timber-dependent communitiesEconomic assistance is provided to timber-dependent communities, primarily in the areas of: financing infrastructure, exporting products from timber communities, and coordinating state services to timber communities. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
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