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 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1209 1993–94 |
Education reformSTUDENT LEARNING GOALS The goals of the Basic Education Act are modified. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1271 1993–94 |
Vehicle length limitsWashington's statutes are brought into compliance with ISTEA's vehicle length provisions: (1)The legal length of a double trailer combination is increased from 60 to 61 feet to accommodate the operation of a combination... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1393 1993–94 |
Minimum wageThe state minimum wage is changed from $4.25 per hour to $4.90 per hour on July 1, 1993. Beginning on July 1, 1994, the Department of Labor and Industries will calculate an adjusted rate by each July 1 to take effect the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1507 1993–94 |
Abandoned vehiclesThe last registered owner of record is presumed liable for the abandonment of a vehicle unless the owner has filed a seller's report or vehicle theft report. If an unauthorized vehicle is unredeemed, then the last registered... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1849 1993–94 |
Automatd teller machne securOperators of automated teller machines and night depositories must adopt procedures for evaluating the safety of automated teller machine and night deposit facility sites. Such operators must provide lighting at such... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1686 1993–94 |
Administrative proceduresThe authority of the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee to review an agency's policy statements, guidelines, and other issuances of general applicability is expanded to include review of whether these issuances... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1993 |
May 10, 1993 |
| HB 1025 1993–94 |
Prisoner actions/limitationsImprisonment is removed as a disability in the tolling statute. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1233 1993–94 |
Personal injury insuranceAutomobile liability insurance companies must provide PIP coverage under nonbusiness auto insurance policies unless the named insured rejects PIP coverage in writing. Insurers need not provide PIP coverage for motor homes,... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1326 1993–94 |
Conservation tariff paymentsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission may approve a tariff requested by an electric or natural gas company that contains rates or charges for energy conservation measures, services or payments provided to individual... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1355 1993–94 |
Metropolitan park districtsThe amount of nonvoter-approved general indebtedness that a metropolitan park district may incur is increased to an amount equal to one quarter of 1 percent of the value of taxable property in the district. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1870 1993–94 |
Bail bond agentsA statewide licensing program is established for bail bond agents and bail bond agencies. This program is administered by the Department of Licensing. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1156 1993–94 |
Sheriff's office employeesWhen any part of an unincorporated area of a county is annexed or incorporated into a municipality, any sheriff's department employee may transfer his or her employment to the municipal police agency. | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1773 1993–94 |
Boiler regulation exemptionsMiniature boilers which were built before January 1, 1995, and which do not exceed certain size limits may be granted special permits if the Department of Labor and Industries finds them to be safe. They will not be subject to... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1800 1993–94 |
Minority/women's businessThe Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE) is authorized to charge a reasonable fee for using the services of the OMWBE. The fees may be charged: (1) to a business for using the OMWBE... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1993 |
May 6, 1993 |
| HB 1142 1993–94 |
Check sellers bondThe Check Cashers and Sellers Act is amended to clarify the bonding requirements for check sellers. Before a check seller may obtain a license, the seller must post a bond conditioned on the licensee's paying all persons who... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1263 1993–94 |
State patrol promotion testsThe State Patrol examination for promotion to the rank of sergeant or lieutenant will consist of one or more of the following components: oral examination, written examination, service rating, personnel records, and assessment... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1535 1993–94 |
Juv court diversion servicesCounty legislative authorities may authorize juvenile court administrators to establish fees to cover the costs of administration and operation of juvenile diversion services. Parents or guardians are liable for the costs of... | James Johanson (D-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1543 1993–94 |
Longshore and harbor workersOperation of the state longshore and harbor workers' insurance plan is extended until July 1, 1995. The plan is amended to exclude the participation of the state's excess workers' compensation insurers. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1587 1993–94 |
Single parent/higher educatnWhen determining financial aid awards from the 2.5 percent long-term loan fund, institutions of higher education will give second priority to needy single parents. The awards are intended to assist single parents with their... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1832 1993–94 |
Medical malpractice insurancA midterm blanket reduction in rate, approved by the Insurance Commissioner, for medical malpractice insurance is not considered a renewal for purposes of the renewal notice requirements of the Insurance Code. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1845 1993–94 |
Horse racing pursesOne-half of those moneys that would otherwise be paid into the thoroughbred racing fund are to be retained by the race organizer and must be used for enhancing purses, until such time as a permanent racing facility is built... | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1864 1993–94 |
Accelerant detection dogsAccelerant detection dogs are defined. If a person maliciously injures, disables, shoots, or kills such an animal, the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
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