George Paris
Representative
· Republican
· District 44
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · R · LD 44
7
Bills as prime sponsor
0
of those became law
634
Bills co-sponsored
1,646
Recorded votes
0.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2645 1991–92 |
Pension overpaymentsThe Director of the Department Retirement Systems is prohibited from recovering pension overpayments made between July 1, 1990 and February 1, 1992, that were made due to an incorrect calculation of the cost-of-living... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2695 1991–92 |
Fair start programFrom funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) shall establish the Fair Start Program to assist school districts in providing prevention and intervention programs for elementary... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2703 1991–92 |
Battered women/murder convctConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. The petitioner must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2719 1991–92 |
Insurance agent-brokersAgents shall be allowed to act as brokers when an insurance transaction is one wherein the insurance product is offered only to brokers. The agent must disclose these facts to the applicant. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2722 1991–92 |
Professional sports franchisIn addition to owning an existing professional sports franchise, counties or cities can own an interest in the franchise when the owner of the franchise decides to sell or move the franchise. The purchase must be approved by... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2726 1991–92 |
Adult involuntary treatmentAdults incapacitated by drugs other than alcohol will be subject to the involuntary commitment process used currently for adults incapacitated by alcohol and for minors incapacitated by alcohol or other drug addiction. | Joanne Brekke (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2731 1991–92 |
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 surety bond conditioned on the licensee's paying all... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2734 1991–92 |
Crime victims' advocacy offcThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established within the Department of Community Development to provide a focus within state government on the rights of and services for victims of crime. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2763 1991–92 |
Commuter ride sharingThe Department of Transportation (DOT) may subsidize its employees' use of state-owned vehicles for commuter ride sharing as long as this use is economical and advantageous to the state. The department must conduct this... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2764 1991–92 |
Manufactured housingA certification program for manufactured home installers is established in the Department of Community Development. After July 1, 1993, no manufactured home may be installed without a certified manufactured home installer... | David Cooper (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2770 1991–92 |
Retired corrections employeeAny correctional officer who is assaulted on the job by an offender where the assault results in a total permanent physical, or physical and mental disability, is allowed to continue full participation in his or her state... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2772 1991–92 |
Health insurance exclusionsGroup disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations (HMO) may not exclude individuals from coverage under an employer sponsored group plan because of the medical condition or health... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2775 1991–92 |
Death benefits interestInsurance code provisions governing interest payable on life insurance policy proceeds are amended. The minimum 8 percent interest rate is changed to the current market rate for 90-day treasury bills. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2780 1991–92 |
School pathway and bus stopThe School Pathway and Bus Stop Improvement Program Council is created to make recommendations about roads, streets and bus stops that are inadequate for children traveling to and from school. | Grace Cole (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2782 1991–92 |
HMO coinsuranceHMO agreements may contain coinsurance provisions requiring subscribers to share a percentage portion of the costs of a specific health care service. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2791 1991–92 |
Earthquake readinessThe Director of the Department of Community Development is directed to promote improvement of the state's earthquake readiness. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2809 1991–92 |
Reimbursement/local officialThe provisions for reimbursing members of local government legislative bodies for travel expenses are standardized. Members are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable expenses actually incurred in connection with official... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2810 1991–92 |
Nursing home advisory counclThe sunset dates of the Nursing Home Advisory Council are repealed and the council is continued. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2817 1991–92 |
Small employer health insurThe Insurance Commissioner must study ways to improve small employer access to health insurance and report back to the Legislature by January 1, 1993. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2822 1991–92 |
Unauthorized insurersAny individual transacting business in the name of an unlicensed company is personally liable for resulting losses. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2830 1991–92 |
Metro municipal corporationsAn alternative procedure is provided for a county with a population of 1 million or more to assume the rights, powers, functions, and obligations of a metro within its boundaries. Under this alternative procedure, the county... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2846 1991–92 |
At-risk children & familiesA Family Policy Council composed of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, Secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services, Secretary of the Department of Health, Commissioner of the Employment Security... | June Leonard (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2848 1991–92 |
Transportation planningOn a trial basis the Department of Transportation is given authority to perform design work, conduct public hearings, and provide comprehensive environmental assessments on significant transportation projects before... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2861 1991–92 |
Adult family home advis cnclAn Adult Family Home Advisory Council is established. The 21-member council is made up of representatives from appropriate divisions within the Department of Social and Health Services, adult family home owners, residents, a... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
| HB 2862 1991–92 |
Involuntary commitment(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/18/92) Requires prosecuting attorneys to represent the individuals and agencies petitioning for commitment or detention and defend all challenges. | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1992 |
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