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 2705 1993–94 |
Publ assistance/nutritionRequires a nutritional guide to be provided to all public assistance recipients. Provides for a study of the purchasing habits of food stamp recipients. | Judith Roland (D-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2706 1993–94 |
Performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Specifies the elements of the audit. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | 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 2734 1993–94 |
Collection agency definedDefines "collection agency", for the purposes of chapter 19.16 RCW, to mean someone attempting to collect a claim for a creditor or client in the state of Washington. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2758 1993–94 |
Higher ed fees determinationProvides that services and activities fees at institutions of higher educations shall be used as determined by the services and activities fee committee. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2765 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionAn extended day school-to-work transition program is created in the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The program is to fund five projects at vocational skills centers to provide extended day school-to-work... | Paull Shin (D-21) | 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 2792 1993–94 |
Income assist/job opportunitThe following changes are made to property tax laws: oThe use of credit cards to pay property taxes is altered to allow property taxes to be paid by credit card or debit card, but only if the cost of processing such a... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2804 1993–94 |
Juv justice/parental involvmRequires the juvenile's custodial parent, or legal guardian to be made parties to the diversion agreement. Specifies the elements to be required by the agreement. Provides that a failure to comply with the terms of the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2809 1993–94 |
Photography studiosPhotography studios are not required to employ licensed cosmetologists to style the hair of customers in preparation for photography sessions. Photography studio employees who style, curl or tease a customer's hair, without... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2835 1993–94 |
Mentally ill offndr/securityProvides that a patient shall not be released from the designated secure ward except for medical emergencies or criminal justice-related business. Requires an escort by a security officer for any such release. | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2836 1993–94 |
U.S.S. Fir maritime centerMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to preserve and restore the U.S.S. Fir and construct interpretive displays. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2841 1993–94 |
Exceptnl faculty award fundsUnder certain conditions, a community college or technical college may transfer money for exceptional faculty awards from its local endowment fund to its foundation's local endowment fund. The conditions: the money transferred... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 2862 1993–94 |
Housing authority moneysAuthorizes state public bodies to lend or donate money to housing authorities. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2866 1993–94 |
Assault/nurse/healh care wrkProvides that the assault of a nurse or other health care worker who was performing his or her official duties is a class C felony. | Steve Conway (D-29) | 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 2885 1993–94 |
EMT license feesRevises RCW 18.73.081 and 18.71.205 to delete the authority of the secretary to set license fees for emergency medical technicians. | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2895 1993–94 |
Higher ed student concernsDirects the task force to provide a forum for students to work in a collaborative environment with the administration of their colleges or university to identify and resolve problems identified by the students. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2919 1993–94 |
Property tax deferrals T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1309 1993–94 |
Wild salmonid protectionA wild salmon and trout policy shall be developed jointly between the Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife and Indian tribes. The departments shall assess the feasibility of selective marking to minimize the catch of wild salmonids. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 2055 1993–94 |
Fish & wildlife departmentThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is established. Effective July 1, 1994, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Wildlife are abolished and all of their powers, duties, and functions are transferred to the new... | Mick Hansen (D-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1993, 1st Special Session |
May 28, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1333 1993–94 |
Youth gang violence reductnA youth gang violence program is established to develop a positive prevention and intervention pilot program for elementary and secondary school youth. The program utilizes multiagency cooperation, along with efforts of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 497, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
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