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 1865 1993–94 |
Check cashers and sellersThe Supervisor of Banking may issue cease and desist orders or take other enforcement actions against any check casher or seller who is operating without the appropriate state license. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1707 1993–94 |
Motor carriersThe Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) may participate in a base state registration plan for collection of the insurance registration fee authorized by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA).... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1839 1993–94 |
Domestic insurers' investmntDomestic insurer investment in medium and lower grade obligations (e.g., bonds), as rated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' securities valuation office, may not exceed 20 percent of the insurer's assets.... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1812 1993–94 |
Teacher evaluationWhen evaluating a certificated employee employed for more than four years, districts are required to use an evaluation program adopted by rule by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The full evaluation with 60 minutes of... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 19, 1993 |
| HB 2274 1991–92 |
Employee privacyAn employer is not permitted to refuse to hire, discharge, or disadvantage individuals because they consume lawful products while not at work. An employer may differentiate between individuals when offering insurance policies... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2720 1991–92 |
Longshore and harbor workersThe Insurance Commissioner must study methods of establishing a reasonable plan to provide workers' compensation coverage as required by the federal Longshoreman's and Harbor Workers Compensation Act and must report the... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 209, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2842 1991–92 |
System improvements mitigatnA person who is required to pay an impact fee for system improvements under the Growth Management Act shall not be required to pay a fee under SEPA for the same system improvements. A person who is required to pay a fee under... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2553 1991–92 |
Supp transportation budgetThe 1991-93 transportation agencies appropriation act is amended. The increase in appropriation authority over the current biennium is $113 million, of which $15 million is from the motor vehicle fund-state revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 166, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2896 1991–92 |
Ferry bondsUpon legislative appropriation authority, the state Finance Committee is authorized to sell up to $210 million in bonds for vessel acquisition. The proceeds from the sale of bonds shall be deposited in the Puget Sound capital... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2290 1991–92 |
Fire sprinkler sys contrctrsIt is a class C felony for a licensed sprinkler system contractor to maliciously construct, install, or maintain a fire sprinkler system in a way that threatens the safety of someone in a fire. It is a gross misdemeanor for an... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2610 1991–92 |
Regional transportation cnclPART I : Contiguous counties having populations of 400,000 or more (King, Pierce and Snohomish) are authorized to create a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) which would have responsibility to plan, construct and operate a high... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 1631 1991–92 |
African-American affairs comThe Washington State Commission on African-American Affairs is established, by statute, under Chapter 43 RCW. | Jesse Wineberry (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 27, 1992 |
| HB 1037 1991–92 |
Bigotry/bias crimes monitrngThe malicious harassment statute is amended. Sexual orientation is added to the list of attributes which designate a protected class. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1061 1991–92 |
Estate expense deductibilityWhen a spouse dies, the funeral and estate administration costs are payable out of the estate and may not be charged to the community share of the surviving spouse. Contracts for payment of funeral expenses are not affected,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1116 1991–92 |
Financial responsiblty proofIndividuals may file a copy of an insurance identification card required by the mandatory insurance law as proof of financial responsibility. This option is not available to persons who knowingly provided false evidence of... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1193 1991–92 |
Volunteer fire fighters compThe resolution that a board of commissioners of a fire protection district adopts authorizing one of its members to serve as a volunteer fire fighter need only be approved by a simple majority vote, instead of a unanimous... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1205 1991–92 |
Forest fire fighting dutiesA public duty doctrine is established for the Department of Natural Resources when the department is acting in its fire fighting and suppression capacity. This duty is owed to the public in general and not to any individual or... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1234 1991–92 |
Execution/mentally retardedA person convicted of aggravated first-degree murder who was mentally retarded at the time the crime was committed cannot be sentenced to death. A diagnosis of mental retardation must be documented by a licensed psychiatrist... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1246 1991–92 |
Prevailing wages/public wrksThe Legislature declares that there is a need to assure that public agencies carry out their responsibilities under the prevailing wage law and that an enforceable standard of compliance is established. The requirement is... | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1255 1991–92 |
DiscriminationThe upper age limit for age discrimination provisions, 70 years, is removed so that the provisions apply to individuals 40 years and older. Discriminatory practices deemed unfair practices under the Consumer Protection Act are... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1320 1991–92 |
Public hazards disclosureCourts may not issue protective orders or judgments with the purpose or effect of concealing a public hazard or information about a public hazard, or any information useful in protection from a public hazard. Agreements or... | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1395 1991–92 |
State patrol crime labThe State Patrol is required to maintain the crime laboratory system in at least the same locations as it did on December 31, 1990. The Patrol must provide services at those locations through June 30, 1993. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1455 1991–92 |
Seaweed harvesting regulatnThe maximum daily wet weight harvest or possession of seaweed for personal use from all private and state tidelands and state bedlands is 10 pounds per person. A violation of this limit is a misdemeanor. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1464 1991–92 |
Indust ins prohibited prctcsIt is unlawful for an employer, employer's representative, or any person to: (1)Induce or coerce an employee not to report an industrial accident; (2)Induce or coerce an employee to treat an industrial accident as an... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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