Curtis Ludwig
Senator
· Democrat
· District 8
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · Senate · D · LD 81991–92 · House · D · LD 8
64
Bills as prime sponsor
20
of those became law
401
Bills co-sponsored
3,399
Recorded votes
3.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2733 1991–92 |
Liquor to minors/liabilityWhen an adult over the age of 18 years furnishes liquor to a minor under the age of 21 years in a commercial, social, or any other setting, a civil cause of action is created whereby the adult may be held liable for the... | Jean Marie Brough (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2772 1991–92 |
Health insurance exclusionsGroup disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations (HMO) may not exclude individuals from coverage under an employer sponsored group plan because of the medical condition or health... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2774 1991–92 |
Chiropractor registrationThe Chiropractic Disciplinary Board is directed to establish a registration system and develop and enforce standards for the education, qualifications, and training of chiropractors who issue professional opinions on the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2823 1991–92 |
Haz substances incinerationThere is a fee on hazardous waste received at a hazardous waste incinerator. If a hazardous waste incinerator is located in a county that is also the site of a low-level radioactive waste facility, a fee of $35 per ton of... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2892 1991–92 |
Charitable org tax exemptionThe property of certain volunteer nonprofit charitable fund-raising organizations is exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2925 1991–92 |
County board of equalizationProperty owners are allowed to appeal their valuation directly to the state Board of Tax Appeals when the assessor, owner, and a majority of the county board of equalization agree. The state Board of Tax Appeals may return... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2926 1991–92 |
Sen citizen property tax exmAll applicants for property tax exemption under the senior citizen and disabled persons property tax relief program are required to provide documents that verify income. An application must be renewed at least once every four years. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2977 1991–92 |
Sports franchise removalA cause of action is created for the wrongful removal of a professional sports franchise. The state and its political subdivisions may recover damages against any person, corporation, state, or other entity for a decision,... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2986 1991–92 |
Campaign financingLimits are established on the aggregate of contributions which may be made to or accepted by a candidate for public office. These limits apply to candidates for any state office. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2429 1991–92 |
Property forfeiture proceedsThe method of dividing the proceeds from property forfeitures in drug cases is changed. Ten percent of the gross value of all retained or sold personal and real property goes to the state. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 1992 |
| HB 2444 1991–92 |
State investment boardMembership: Membership on the board is expanded from 14 to 16 members. New nonvoting members are the director of the Forecasting Council and the state actuary. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 14, 1992 |
| HB 2340 1991–92 |
Discrim golf/country clubsGolf and country clubs that offer memberships to men and women are not entitled to a class H liquor license if they discriminate on the basis of gender in granting access to facilities and services that are available to all members. | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1992 |
| HB 2756 1991–92 |
Radioactive waste councilThe Nuclear Waste Advisory Council is terminated immediately. | Fred May (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 2836 1991–92 |
Econ develop finance authrtyIn addition to the three programs statutorily authorized, WEDFA can develop other programs to make loans or loan guarantees to businesses to improve economic development in Washington State. Non-recourse revenue bond proceeds... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1992 |
| HB 1690 1991–92 |
Juvenile disposition stndrdsA juvenile offender who has been convicted of promoting prostitution in the first degree or a violation of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act--narcotic sale will not be considered a minor or first offender. The offense... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2267 1991–92 |
Cmmnty plcmnt/inmate contrlsThe statutory definition of escape while in community custody is clarified by requiring that offenders report their specific whereabouts and be available for supervision by the Department of Corrections. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2875 1991–92 |
Fraudulent document useEstablishes procedures to curtail the issuance and use of fraudulent documents. | Richard Neher (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2898 1991–92 |
Franchise relations discrimAuthorizes a civil action to seek specific performance of the franchise agreement and to recover monetary damages and costs. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2903 1991–92 |
Reinsurance regulationsCreates a nonprofit entity to be known as the Washington residents health care reinsurance pool to serve as a stop loss for claims that exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in any one year. Requires issuers of small business... | George Paris (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2918 1991–92 |
State employees immunityProvides that the employees shall not be civilly liable for decisions, actions, or omissions that arise as the result of acting within the scope of the employee's official duties. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1992 |
| HB 2832 1991–92 |
Health care cost shiftingRequires study of the issue of health care providers charging some purchasing groups more for services than other purchasing groups for the purpose of recovering the full cost of doing business. Requires a review of the... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
| HB 2870 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurSpecifies the applicability and scope of the act. Places restrictions on premium rates. Establishes renewability and availability of coverage provisions. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1992 |
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