Harriet Spanel
Senator
· Democrat
· District 40
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · Senate · D · LD 402005–06 · Senate · D · LD 402003–04 · Senate · D · LD 402001–02 · Senate · D · LD 401999–00 · Senate · D · LD 401997–98 · Senate · D · LD 401995–96 · Senate · D · LD 401993–94 · Senate · D · LD 401991–92 · House · D · LD 40
148
Bills as prime sponsor
48
of those became law
1,094
Bills co-sponsored
15,154
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2348 1991–92 |
Child sex abuse victimsLegislative Findings. The Legislature finds that cooperation of child victims and their families is integral to the successful prosecution of sex offenses against children. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2459 1991–92 |
Superior court judgesSeventeen Judicial positions are reauthorized in the five counties in which they were authorized but not funded in 1991. The numbers of superior court judges in the five counties are increased as follows: King County - from 46... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2466 1991–92 |
Juvenile issues task forceJuvenile Offenders The intent and purpose of the state's Juvenile Justice Act is restated to emphasize the equally important policies of rehabilitation, accountability, and flexibility in service delivery, sanctions, and... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 205, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2470 1991–92 |
Supplemental operating budgtAppropriations for the 1991-93 fiscal biennium are modified. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2514 1991–92 |
Sen citizen/prop tax reliefThe calculation of retirement income is changed for persons whose retirement income is reduced when their spouse dies. If the income is reduced for at least two months, then an annual disposable income is calculated only from... | John Wynne (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2609 1991–92 |
Airport expansionsPublic entities that intend to extend or construct new runways may proceed with the planning process as required by the Growth Management Act, the State Environmental Policy Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. | Lorraine Hine (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2639 1991–92 |
Nonprofit homes for agingThe income threshold used in determining the nonprofit homes for the aging property tax exemption is increased to $22,000. For-profit homes for the aging that convert to nonprofit status must wait five years before receiving... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 2702 1991–92 |
Harrassment offensesA new crime of "stalking" is created. | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 2, 1992 |
| HB 1150 1991–92 |
Port commissioner electionsA port district which is not a countywide district in a county with a population of 500,000 shall be divided into three commissioner districts of nearly equal population. If such a port district is countywide and the county... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2287 1991–92 |
Port district creationA less than countywide port district with an assessed valuation of more than $75 million is allowed to be created in a county that already has a less than countywide port district. The procedures to create a less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2373 1991–92 |
Concealed weapon permitsAdditional felony crimes are added to the category of offenses that disqualify a person from obtaining a concealed pistol license. Those crimes are: assault in the third degree, indecent liberties, malicious mischief in the... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| HB 2640 1991–92 |
Sludge management programThe Department of Ecology shall develop a biosolid management program under its water quality responsibilities to maintain state primacy and delegated authority and to conform to recent and proposed federal regulations on... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1992 |
Apr 1, 1992 |
| 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 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 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 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 2260 1991–92 |
Retirement law correctionsThe recodification of statutes pertaining to public retirement systems authorized in Chapter 35, Laws of 1991 (Substitute House Bill 1270) is ratified and the Code Reviser is authorized to correct all statutory references to... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2371 1991–92 |
Conserv dist special assessmThe period of time over which a county legislative authority may impose special assessments for a conservation district is expanded from one year to up to 10 years. If the county authorizes a system of special assessments for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2374 1991–92 |
Senior volunteer programsThe Department of Community Development will distribute appropriated funds to retired senior volunteer programs according to the following formula: 65 percent according to criteria determined by the department, up to 20... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 65, Laws of 1992 |
Mar 26, 1992 |
| HB 2502 1991–92 |
Organic agricultural prodtsThe state's organic food laws are expanded to include any agricultural product which is organically produced, not just food products. To be labeled, sold, or represented as an organic agricultural product, the product must be... | Robin Johnson (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, 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 1090 1991–92 |
Early intervention servicesThe Birth-to-Six Interagency Coordinating Council is created to ensure the coordination and collaboration of state agencies providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities. The Governor will... | June Leonard (D-11) | 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 |
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