Lawrence Phillips
Representative
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 1991–92
1991–92 · House · D · LD 36
15
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
174
Bills co-sponsored
978
Recorded votes
2.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2227 1991–92 |
Homes for aging tax exemptnAmends the definition of an "eligible resident" for RCW 84.36.041. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2228 1991–92 |
Pesticide records/postingRevises recordkeeping and posting requirements for pesticide use. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2238 1991–92 |
Property tax equityDirects the department of revenue to develop statistics on the relative share of residential property tax valuation and nonresidential valuation by county for the years, 1988, 1989, and 1990. Requires a report by December 31, 1991. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2240 1991–92 |
Student performance enhanced(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 6/28/91) Revises early childhood education provisions. Establishes a fair start program to provide prevention and intervention services at the elementary school level. Establishes the commission on... | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 2244 1991–92 |
Pesticide application noticeRequires a pesticide-treated area to be posted with warning signs visible from all usual points of entry. Requires written notice to the owner prior to application of the pesticide. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1992 |
| HB 1025 1991–92 |
Growth management strategiesThe 1990 Growth Management Act (GMA) is modified and expanded. Who Must Plan: The classes of counties that are required to plan under the GMA are expanded to include any county with a population of 100,000 or more. | Maria Cantwell (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 32, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 16, 1991 |
| HB 1376 1991–92 |
Computer software taxationCustom software is exempt from property tax. Master or golden copies of software are exempt from property tax. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 11, 1991 |
| HB 2242 1991–92 |
Property tax/homes for agingThe phase-in of taxation of homes for the aging is delayed by one year. For taxes collected in 1992, two-thirds of the assessed value of the home that would otherwise be taxable is exempt rather than one-third of the assessed value. | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1991, 1st Special Session |
Jul 2, 1991 |
| HB 1211 1991–92 |
Retirement benefits revisionThe Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is required to make a direct payment, either on a monthly basis or in one lump sum, to an ex-spouse to satisfy a property division obligation. The dissolution order must specifically... | Jennifer Belcher (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1608 1991–92 |
Children's servicesThe Department of Social and Health Services is authorized to assess a representative sample of children in its care to determine the appropriate level of residential and treatment services needed. The department will submit... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1624 1991–92 |
Housing trust fund provisnsThe Housing Trust Fund Program is renamed the Housing Assistance Program. The activities that are eligible for assistance under the Housing Assistance Program are expanded to include: (a) temporary rental and mortgage payment... | Richard Nelson (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1629 1991–92 |
Chiropractic practiceChiropractic is defined as an alternative health care practice. The chiropractic scope of practice is expanded to include nonspinal procedures, including manipulation of extremities complementary to or preparatory to a... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1877 1991–92 |
Olympic naturl resources ctrThe name of the Olympic Institute is changed to the Olympic Natural Resources Center. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1938 1991–92 |
State-wide 911 networkThe Director of the Department of Community Development, through a State Enhanced 911 Coordinator, shall coordinate and facilitate implementation and operation of E911 statewide. E911 shall be implemented statewide by 1998. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1960 1991–92 |
Health professions practiceThe licensing authorities for the health professions are directed to issue temporary practice permits. This allows licensed individuals from other states to practice in Washington while their applications are being completed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1991 |
May 21, 1991 |
| HB 1120 1991–92 |
Horse racing receiptsAmendments are made to provisions in the horse racing code relating to: the pari-mutuel tax; the distribution of revenues; wagers on exotic races; satellite locations; and ex officio members of the Horse Racing Commission. The... | Judith Roland (D-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1813 1991–92 |
Teacher training/recruitmentCenters for the Improvement of Teaching. Each ESD shall establish a Center for the Improvement of Teaching. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1884 1991–92 |
Domestic violence programsLegislative Findings: The Legislature makes a number of findings about the severity of the problem of domestic violence, and the need to assure a wide range of services, establish standards for treatment programs, and conduct... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1991 |
May 20, 1991 |
| HB 1329 1991–92 |
Special services demo projtsThe intent of the bill is to encourage school districts to develop innovative special services demonstration projects that use resources efficiently and increase student learning. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1991 |
May 17, 1991 |
| HB 1081 1991–92 |
Bicycle safety programA bicycle awareness program is created within the Washington State Patrol (WSP). Bicycles are defined as vehicles, except for the provisions that relate to titling, registration and the selling of vehicles. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1172 1991–92 |
Student pedestrian safetyA school pathway and bus stop improvement program and council are established. | Jeffrey Holland (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1299 1991–92 |
Senior citizens tax exemptnsThe income and assessed valuation thresholds for the senior citizen property tax exemption are increased. The $18,000 income threshold is increased to $22,000. | Lawrence Phillips (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1301 1991–92 |
Prop tax administ practicesAll counties are required to establish an annual valuation adjustment schedule with physical inspections of property at least once every six years. Counties are given until the assessment year for 1996 taxes to comply with the... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1452 1991–92 |
High-speed ground trans cmteThe Governor, the chair of the Legislative Transportation Committee, and the chair of the Transportation Commission are directed to jointly appoint a 15-member High-Speed Ground Transportation Steering Committee. Membership... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
| HB 1642 1991–92 |
Senior citizen tax reliefCapital gain from the sale of a principal residence is no longer added to federal adjusted gross income in the income calculation for the senior citizen property tax exemption program. This exemption only covers that portion... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1991 |
May 16, 1991 |
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