Peter Kremen
Representative
· Democrat
· District 42
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 421993–94 · House · D · LD 421991–92 · House · D · LD 42
41
Bills as prime sponsor
12
of those became law
621
Bills co-sponsored
4,358
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2717 1993–94 |
Agric commodities disparagmnIf a producer of an agricultural commodity suffers damages resulting from another person's dissemination of false information to the public regarding the commodity, the producer may bring a court action for damages. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2725 1993–94 |
Alternative child placementGives grandparents and extended family members priority in alternative placement situations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2729 1993–94 |
Physical fitness servics taxDeletes physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail" and imposes a reduced tax to be determined by the gross income of such business multiplied by the rate of 0.471 percent. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2736 1993–94 |
Gov agencies/fees accountablRequires governmental agencies to directly relate a fee imposed to the service given for a fee. Requires agencies to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2740 1993–94 |
Truck load regulationsProhibits the adoption of regulations requiring that a retractable axle up/down activation switch for a solid waste collection vehicle or a ready-mix mixer truck be located out of reach of the driver's compartment so long as... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2751 1993–94 |
Personal protection devicesProhibits a town, city, or county from forbidding a person eighteen years or older to purchase or possess a personal protection spray device. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2780 1993–94 |
Excise tax limitationLimits the total cost of fees, including impact fees, water and sewer hookup charges, and off-site improvements imposed on a residential project to five percent of the value of the project indicated on the building permit. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2810 1993–94 |
Civil service/collect bargaiCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for services Beginning July 1, 1994, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. If contracting proposals will affect... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2824 1993–94 |
Landscape services/B&O taxDeletes landscape maintenance and horticultural services from business and occupation tax provisions. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2829 1993–94 |
Agency rule-making authorityLimits agency rule making to those matters specifically authorized by the legislature or required by federal law, lessens reliance on general grants of authority, and requires grants of rule-making authority to be narrowly... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2855 1993–94 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation on property tax rates; (3) provide for clarification of... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2871 1993–94 |
House of rep question periodDuring a regular session in an odd-numbered year, the House of Representatives shall dissolve into a committee-of-the-whole to receive reports by elected officials, appointed heads of agencies, or representatives of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2880 1993–94 |
Rule-making processRequires an agency promulgating a new rule to first determine what other entities, federal, state, or local, are already regulating the same activity. Establishes procedures for the development of interagency agreements for... | Thomas Moak (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2881 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationIncreases the penalties from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2911 1993–94 |
Insurance agents B & O taxReduces the rate from 1.1 to .55 percent. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2912 1993–94 |
Insurance agents B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.260 to delete the business and occupation tax on insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2914 1993–94 |
Governmnt performnce/accntblDeclares a commitment to identify and eliminate barriers to innovation and improvement, and to create incentives for performance in state government. | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2921 1993–94 |
Armed crimes penaltiesProvides for increased penalties for crimes committed while armed with a firearm. Establishes requirements for retaining sentencing or plea agreements as public records. Directs the sentencing guidelines commission to compile... | Tom Campbell (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1969 1993–94 |
Washington serves programThe Washington Serves Program is created in ESD. The program provides fulltime community service opportunities to people over the age of 21. The program is coordinated with all other federal or state funded volunteer service... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1135 1993–94 |
Alternative livestockIt is declared to be the policy of the state to encourage the development and expansion of appropriate alternative livestock farming. Any nonresident vertebrate species can be declared as alternative livestock through joint... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1218 1993–94 |
Claims against local governmThe statutes relating to lawsuits against local governments for damages are altered and repealed to establish a uniform procedure. Volunteers of a local government are treated like an officer or employee of a local government... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1733 1993–94 |
Productivity awards programsThe Governor is added as co-chair of the Productivity Board, along with the Secretary of State. The terminology for the teamwork incentive program is clarified. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 467, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1110 1993–94 |
Sexually aggressive youthLaw enforcement authorities are required to investigate complaints that a child under age 12 has committed a sex offense. If the investigation determines that the child is at least eight years old and that probable cause... | Christopher Vance (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
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