George Orr
Representative
· Democrat
· District 4
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 41991–92 · House · D · LD 4
47
Bills as prime sponsor
7
of those became law
497
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
1.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2857 1991–92 |
Ret school employ health insInsurance policies created to provide benefits to school district employees and their dependents must allow retired or disabled employees to continue medical, dental, or vision coverage under the group policy until June 30,... | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 1481 1991–92 |
Natural death act amendmentThere are legislative declarations that pain medication to increase comfort for terminal patients should not be withheld; that the right to control health care decisions may also be exercised through a durable power of... | Fred May (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2302 1991–92 |
Public works projectsForty-six project loans recommended by the Public Works Board are authorized. The total cost of these loans is $43,678,008. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2337 1991–92 |
Malpractice insurnce/retiredThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to purchase and maintain liability insurance for retired physicians who provide primary care without compensation to low income persons at community clinics. The department is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2359 1991–92 |
Acad/voc integration programThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish an academic and vocational integration development grant program. The projects shall combine academic and vocational education into a single instructional system... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 31, 1992 |
| HB 2993 1991–92 |
Rural health access accountA rural health access account is established. The account may receive moneys from gifts or grants to the state to be used for rural health programs. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, 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 1258 1991–92 |
Nursing home administrationThe State Board of Examiners for the Licensing of Nursing Home Administrators is renamed as the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Membership requirements on the State Board of Nursing Home Administrators are made... | William Day (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2262 1991–92 |
Community protection actThree months before the anticipated release of a person who may be eligible for civil commitment, the agency that has jurisdiction over the person must refer the person to the appropriate county prosecuting attorney. "Agency"... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2394 1991–92 |
Limitations for jurorsThe existing definition of "jury term" is changed to mean the time during which summoned jurors must be available to report for juror service and a jury term is limited to one month. "Juror service," is defined as the time a... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2261 1991–92 |
Pension board membershipsThe required membership of firemen's pension boards is revised to allow retired members of the firemen's retirement system to be elected to and to vote on the election of the boards. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2263 1991–92 |
Correctnl facility referncesReferences in statutes to specific correctional facilities, such as the state penitentiary, are replaced with the term "a state correctional facility." All references to the "Board of Prison Terms and Parole" are eliminated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2294 1991–92 |
Coastal crab fishery studyThe Washington Department of Fisheries, along with the states of Oregon and California, shall conduct a coastal dungeness crab fishing study through the auspices of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. The study is... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 1992 |
| HB 2867 1991–92 |
Law enforc/fire fghtrs insurFormer employers of retired members of plan I of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) have the authority, at their discretion, to reimburse such members for the cost of Medicare part B... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 20, 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 1085 1991–92 |
Credit union personnelNo director, officer, employee, or other agent of a credit union may have an interest in the purchase of credit union assets without the consent of a majority of disinterested directors of the credit union. The credit union... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1133 1991–92 |
Personal service contractsAn agency may procure personal services only if it documents that (1) the service is critical to agency responsibilities, or is mandated or authorized by the Legislature; (2) insufficient staffing or expertise is available in... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1159 1991–92 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsBy December 1, 1991, the State Board of Education is required to adopt a policy prohibiting the use of corporal punishment in the schools. The policy shall be implemented by school districts by September 1, 1992. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1183 1991–92 |
Negligent driving provisionsThe crime of first-degree negligent driving is created. The crime consists of negligent driving while having consumed alcohol or drugs, but in an amount insufficient to constitute DWI. The penalties for first-degree negligent... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1212 1991–92 |
School dist competitive bidsSchool districts' bid limits are raised. For purchases of furniture, equipment and supplies, (other than the purchase of books), quotations or telephone bids must be requested for purchases between $15,000 and $20,000. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | 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 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 1616 1991–92 |
Property forfeiture/felonyAll personal property used in the commission of, or as compensation for, a felony, is subject to forfeiture. The law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the property is authorized to seize the property and, after... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 1636 1991–92 |
Emergency response expenseIf a person has been found guilty of operating a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, public agencies may bill the individual for up to $1,000 of the cost for emergency responses to... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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