Robert Basich
Representative
· Democrat
· District 19
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 191993–94 · House · D · LD 191991–92 · House · D · LD 19
35
Bills as prime sponsor
5
of those became law
781
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
6.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2699 1993–94 |
Youthbuild violence preventnThe Washington Youthbuild Program is created in the Employment Security Department. The purpose of the program is to provide basic education skills to disadvantaged youth while they work on projects that result in the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1457 1993–94 |
School competitive biddingProjects . The $7,500 ceiling on the cost of projects before a competitive bidding process must be used is raised to $15,000 if more than one craft or trade is involved, or $10,000 if a single craft or trade is involved. The... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 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 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 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 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 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 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 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2246 1993–94 |
Substitute school employeesThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may pay for substitutes for classified employees when a classified employee is requested by the SPI or the State Board of Education to serve on a committee formed for the purpose of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2277 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationsAfter a certificated classroom teacher or certificated support staff receives a satisfactory evaluation for four years, districts are given broad discretion in what type of evaluation to use. Districts may use a "short... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2294 1993–94 |
Student transportatn leviesSchool districts are authorized to raise levies for two years for the purchase or major repairs of school buses. These transportation levies are specifically excluded from the levy lid. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2327 1993–94 |
Higher ed disabled studentsThe intent section states that the purpose of the legislation is to provide a clear, succinct statement of rights for students with disabilities. The Legislature does not intend to confer any new or expanded rights. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2369 1993–94 |
Cities/commission plan elctnCity commissioners are elected to staggered terms of office. The staggering occurs at the next general election when commissioners are elected occurring in 1995 or 1997, when all three commissioners positions are filed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, 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 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2434 1993–94 |
Public works bidsWhen a contractor is required to submit the names of subcontractors as part of a bid on a public works contract, the names must be submitted within one hour after the published bid submittal time. The law applies prospectively... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2771 1993–94 |
Fire suppression practiceWithout obtaining a permit from the local air pollution control authority or the Department of Ecology, fire protection districts may set fire to structures for training purposes if the structures are located outside of an... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
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