Ron Meyers
Representative
· Democrat
· District 26
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 261991–92 · House · D · LD 26
64
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
359
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
4.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1480 1991–92 |
Reciprocal insurersThe insurance code governing reciprocal insurers is amended to authorize real estate transactions conducted by and through the reciprocal's attorney in fact. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1712 1991–92 |
Athlete agent registrationAthlete agents are required to register with the Department of Licensing. Only a registered athlete agent or an employee or representative of a professional sport team may solicit an individual to enter into an agent contract... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1743 1991–92 |
High-interest consumer loansThe existing Industrial Loan Act and Consumer Finance Loan Act are repealed effective January 1, 1992 and January 1, 1993 respectively. In their place, a new Consumer Loan Act is created combining elements of both repealed acts. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2163 1991–92 |
Assault on law officer/agentThe director of the Department of Wildlife shall revoke for 10 years all licenses and privileges extended under Title 77 of a person convicted of assault on a state wildlife agent, or other law enforcement officer assisting... | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 2198 1991–92 |
Joint center/higher educatnThe statutes related to the Joint Center for Higher Education in Spokane and the Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute are amended as follows. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1527 1991–92 |
Medical continuing educationThe Board of Medical Examiners is directed to draft rules allowing board approved activities relating to professional liability risk management which satisfy mandatory continuing education requirements. | Dennis Braddock (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1558 1991–92 |
State patrol compens surveyThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) commissioned officers' salary survey is broadened to reflect total compensation, as opposed to base pay. The survey is also broadened to include entry-level officer candidates. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1671 1991–92 |
Promoting growth strategiesThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to establish an access program for all state highways. Legislative findings recognize property owners' rights to reasonable access to the system but make those rights... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 202, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1675 1991–92 |
Civil docket prioritizationWhen setting civil cases for trial, unless otherwise provided by statute, upon motion of a party, the court must give priority to cases in which a party is frail and over 70 years of age or is suffering from a terminal illness. | Jay Inslee (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1991 |
May 15, 1991 |
| HB 1401 1991–92 |
Taxpayers' rights/responsbltTaxpayers have a right to be treated fairly and equitably, including: 1) The right to a written statement explaining the basis for tax deficiencies, interest, and penalties; 2) The right to rely on written advice from the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1771 1991–92 |
Transportation facilitiesThe transportation modes which a first class city may operate beyond its corporate boundaries but within the county in which the city is located are limited to railways. Extended to first class cities operating such railways... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1878 1991–92 |
Dealers' plates requirementsThe Department of Licensing (DOL) shall not issue a dealer plate to any vehicle dealer selling fewer than five vehicles annually. DOL shall limit the number of dealer plates to 6 percent of the vehicles sold during the... | David Cooper (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1883 1991–92 |
GasoholThe motor vehicle fuel tax exemption is continued until December 31, 1999. Motor fuels with ethanol may be marketed if the resultant blend meets applicable fuel standards. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 145, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1991 1991–92 |
Vehicle size/weight rstrctnsState law is brought into compliance with federal regulations governing specialized equipment by: (1) exempting auto and boat transporters from the state's 15-foot vehicle overhang restriction; and (2) authorizing a... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1995 1991–92 |
Nonpowered vehicle equipmentConverter gear and tow bars are exempt from Washington's vehicle registration and licensing requirements. Converter gears are no longer considered apportioned vehicles for the purposes of prorate. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1991 |
May 10, 1991 |
| HB 1118 1991–92 |
Bus length restrictionsOperation of an articulated auto stage with a maximum overall length of 61 feet is allowed on Washington highways. The language authorizing the DOT or a local legislative authority to restrict the routing of an auto stage or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1358 1991–92 |
Unused sick leave/ed emplyesSchool district and Educational Service District employees who are eligible under existing law to receive annual payment for unused sick leave may choose to have the funds used for a medical benefit plan that provides... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1431 1991–92 |
Model Traffic OrdinanceThe Model Traffic Ordinance is updated to include the laws passed during the 1989 and 1990 sessions relating to traffic and motor vehicles. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1991 |
May 9, 1991 |
| HB 1244 1991–92 |
Industrl insurnce paymentsThe Employment Security Department and the Department of Labor and Industries are directed to investigate the practice by some construction contractors of avoiding employer obligations under industrial insurance and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 22, 1991 |
| HB 1060 1991–92 |
Creditor notice/deceasd prsnCreditors of an estate must file their claims with the court. An emergency clause makes this provision take effect immediately upon enactment. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 8, 1991 |
| HB 1062 1991–92 |
Fiduciary power/divde trustsFiduciaries of generation-skipping trusts (property transferred from a grandparent to grandchildren) are held to the same standards and are given the same powers to make federal estate tax elections as exists for fiduciaries... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 8, 1991 |
| HB 1063 1991–92 |
Interest disclaimed/dispostnThe anti-lapse statute is made applicable to disclaimers of interest unless the will itself directs otherwise. If a testator's relative disclaims an interest under a will, the relative is considered to have died for purposes... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1991 |
Apr 8, 1991 |
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