Lane Bray
Representative
· Democrat
· District 8
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 81991–92 · House · D · LD 8
33
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
250
Bills co-sponsored
3,307
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2815 1993–94 |
State procurementFormal sealed bidding is not necessary for state agency purchases of up to $15,000. Quotations from enough vendors to assure a competitive price will be obtained for purchases from $400 to $15,000. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2347 1993–94 |
Glazing, doors, skylightsWindows must be tested according to appropriate standards of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC). The State Building Code Council may approve alternative testing methods for windows. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2605 1993–94 |
Higher educationGOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . Eight new state higher education goals are adopted. However, implementation of the goals is subject to available funds. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2812 1993–94 |
Building design/energy conse"Selected buildings" and "design standards" are defined. The State Energy Office shall develop guidelines which identify simplified methods to assure the lowest life-cycle cost alternatives for selected buildings with between... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2813 1993–94 |
Public works contractsThe dollar threshold is increased from $15,000 to $25,000 for a public works contract for which notice must be published if the work is executed by a method other than by contract or by using the small works roster process.... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2867 1993–94 |
Dams/state regulationThe Department of Ecology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project which requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Ecology may not require any licensee of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2302 1993–94 |
Irrigation district propertyThere is created separate procedures for the sale or lease of personal property and real property owned by irrigation districts. A provision of law is repealed which states that the procedures established by statute for... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2718 1993–94 |
Real estate tax affidavitsWhen a gas, electrical, or telecommunications company or an electrical public utility district or cooperative acquires an easement, only the company, district, or cooperative is required to sign the real estate excise tax... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2338 1993–94 |
UTC delinquent payment/feesPayments of required fees to the commission which are made after the date due will include a late fee of 2 percent of the amount due. Delinquent fees will accrue interest at the rate of 1 percent per month. | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2452 1993–94 |
Wine shipmentsThe pickup or delivery of wine is removed from the penalty provisions of the statute. As a result, delivery services are no longer subject to penalties for transporting wine into Washington from an unlicensed winery. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2526 1993–94 |
Chiropractic/workers' compThe health services that are available to an injured worker include chiropractic care and evaluation. Injured workers may be required by the Department of Labor and Industries to undergo chiropractic examination to assist the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2601 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2750 1993–94 |
Joint operating agenciesA joint operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant which seeks to enter into a competitively negotiated contract shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1000 1993–94 |
Basic health plan continuedThe BHP sunset termination statute is repealed and BHP is authorized permanently, pending future statutory modification. The bill contains an emergency clause. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1027 1993–94 |
Municipal bidding practicesThe uniform procedures for awarding public works projects from a small works roster and for awarding small contracts for purchases are made applicable to cities, fire districts, public utility districts, port districts, sewer... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1030 1993–94 |
City/town incorporationsThe minimum population of an area that may incorporate is increased from 300 to 1,000 and the additional restriction is retained that a city may not incorporate within five air miles of a city with a population of 15,000 or... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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