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 1099 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for a loss, amounts received from federal social security, and railroad retirement benefits from the definition of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1104 1993–94 |
Principal internship programCreates the Washington state principal internship support program and appoints an advisory task force to assist in developing the standards for the program. Makes an appropriation of three million four hundred thousand dollars... | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1117 1993–94 |
LEOFF retirement/union repsRevises the definition of "employer" in RCW 41.26.030 to include the union representatives. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1121 1993–94 |
Wildlife dept enforcementProvides for enhanced enforcement of the wildlife statutes. Adds new sections to chapter 77.16 RCW to prohibit unlawful acts relating to wildlife. Repeals RCW 77.12.105, 77.16.130, 77.16.160, 77.16.180, 77.16.320, and 77.16.330. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1145 1993–94 |
Public works bids requirmntsRequires a bidder on a public work to include in its bid the costs for its employees' industrial insurance coverage, unemployment compensation contributions, and workers' compensation coverage. Creates remedies for persons... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1146 1993–94 |
Public contractsIf a state agency or local government causes any construction, repair, or improvements, except ordinary maintenance, to be performed by a private party through a contract to rent or purchase at least 50 percent of the project,... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1147 1993–94 |
Public works contract bidsThe requirement for the state, cities, counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions to determine the lowest responsible bidder on public works projects is changed. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1149 1993–94 |
Prevailing wage paymentProvides for the enforcement of the requirement to pay prevailing wages. | Richard King (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1163 1993–94 |
Plan I retirementEstablishes procedures for the payment at the time of retirement for members who have accrued more than thirty years of service. | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1164 1993–94 |
Election recountsAllows alternative methods of conducting a recount by written agreement of the candidates. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1177 1993–94 |
Wildlife enhancement projctsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is directed to evaluate the potential for wildlife enhancement projects along three state rights of way, with particular emphasis on raptor habitat (birds). The DOT must report back to... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1192 1993–94 |
Weapons on school groundsProhibits firearms in a state, county, or city government building or any other building in use as a courthouse. Makes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW 9.41.300. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1201 1993–94 |
Shared leaveState employees may donate sick leave hours and their personal holiday to the shared leave program. Employees must maintain a minimum sick leave balance of 100 hours after the donation. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1202 1993–94 |
Shared leave poolAuthorizes the donation of sick leave days and vacation days to the shared leave pool. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1221 1993–94 |
Poison information servicesBy June 30, 1993, the four poison information programs located throughout the state are to be centralized and coordinated by a single nonprofit center at a place to be determined by the secretary of the Department of Health. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1229 1993–94 |
Growth management rules/feesFor purposes of the requirement that state agencies comply with comprehensive plans and development regulations adopted under the Growth Management Act, the term "state agency" is defined to include the state government and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1291 1993–94 |
Retirement system leavesAuthorizes a member to receive service credit for all periods the member is on an approved leave of absence to engage in collective bargaining or labor relations activities. Applies retroactively. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1293 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan IRevises standards governing applications for disability retirement and for reexaminations of persons receiving disability benefits. Revises provisions for judicial review of department determinations. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1298 1993–94 |
School dist levies and bondsSHJR 4214, a proposed constitutional amendment, is implemented if the amendment is approved by the voters at the next general election. SHJR 4214 allows a school district to increase its debt limit, approve excess levies, and... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1312 1993–94 |
Spokane State UniversityChanges the name to Spokane State University. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1336 1993–94 |
Nonprofit org property useThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places and property of veterans' organizations is not lost by: 1.The use for pecuniary gain is limited for periods of not more than three days in a... | Susan Karahalios (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1345 1993–94 |
Indoor smoking areasRequires a designated indoor smoking area in every city, county, and state building in which twenty-five or more persons work. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1365 1993–94 |
Employee privacy/nonwork hrsDoes not prohibit an employer to have in effect insurance policies which make distinctions for the type of coverage based upon the employees' consumption of lawful products. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1369 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998 rather than May 18, 1992, a minimum operating balance of $1,000,000 will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund, and maintained thereafter. That minimum balance will be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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