James Springer
Representative
· Democrat
· District 18
· most recent term 1993–94
1993–94 · House · D · LD 18
26
Bills as prime sponsor
6
of those became law
326
Bills co-sponsored
1,661
Recorded votes
3.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2432 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender chargesRevises the definition of a minor or first offender. Defines a middle offender as one who has been adjudicated of an offense or who has had one or more diversions. Provides for a charge of a special allegation that the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2433 1993–94 |
TV coverage/state governmentA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to the amount of monetary contributions made to a public news organization. A credit must be taken in the same year as a contribution. | Wilson Peery (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2437 1993–94 |
Sex offenses against childrnIncreases penalties for offenders who commit sex offenses against children. | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2444 1993–94 |
Partial disability paymentsAdjusts permanent partial disability payments using the state average wage. | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2445 1993–94 |
Workers' comp actionsProvisions are deleted from the industrial insurance law that require the Department of Labor and Industries to make a retroactive adjustment to a state fund employer's experience rating account to reflect the reimbursement... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2446 1993–94 |
Indust safety/health appealsExtends time for redetermination of appeal from thirty to forty-five working days. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2460 1993–94 |
Transportation fundingTransfers one hundred million dollars from the general fund to the transportation fund on April 1, 1994. | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2463 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenders paroleThe bill makes a minimum term of parole mandatory, and it intensifies the types and degrees of supervision received by paroled juveniles. Significantly, the bill does not contain an early release provision; juvenile offenders... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2464 1993–94 |
Family day-care zoningCities, towns, and counties are prohibited from enacting or enforcing a zoning ordinance, development regulation, official control, policy, or administrative practice that prohibits the use of a residential dwelling located in... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2467 1993–94 |
Juvenile offenders penaltiesRevises penalties for juvenile offenders. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2472 1993–94 |
Taking vehicle w/o permissnIncreases the penalty for taking a motor vehicle without permission. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2483 1993–94 |
Meals/prepared food tax exmpDeclares that the term "sale" does not apply to meals furnished by an employer to an employee for services rendered, by a hospital or nursing home to patients, and by a public or private school to staff and students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2484 1993–94 |
Plat approvalThe time after a preliminary plat is approved, before a final plat must be approved or the proposed subdivision lapses, is extended to five years. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2485 1993–94 |
Workers' comp premium liabltThe wage deduction that covers state fund employees' one-half share of industrial insurance medical aid premium is changed for workers in the construction industry. For these workers, the wage deduction may not be more than... | Evan Jones (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2489 1993–94 |
Weed controlThe Commissioner of Public Lands must examine means of controlling nonaquatic noxious weeds on public lands owned or managed by the state. The commissioner must consult certain state and federal agencies, county weed control... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2490 1993–94 |
Future teachers scholarshipParticipants in the future teacher conditional scholarship program may repay their service obligations in one of two ways. Participants may teach in the state either in the public schools or in approved education programs. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2491 1993–94 |
Salmon harvest wastageProvides that all salmon except those that are necessary for meeting conservation and escapement goals should be harvested. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2497 1993–94 |
Discharge of offendersAuthorizes the release of an offender who was not convicted of a violent or sex offense and who has completed at least one-half of the term of community supervision. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2498 1993–94 |
Misdemeanants supervisionProvides that felony offenders who committed the offense on or before June 30, 1984, shall be placed under the supervision of a community corrections officer and misdemeanor offenders shall be placed under the supervision of a... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2501 1993–94 |
High school credit/higher edConvenes a task force to recommend a process for evaluating credits earned in an institution of higher education toward a high school diploma. Provides that five quarter or three semester hour credits shall equal the credit... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2513 1993–94 |
State horse parkCreates the Mount St. Helens equestrian center. Creates the Washington state horse park authority and designates its membership and powers. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2522 1993–94 |
Weights and measuresThe authority of the Department of Agriculture to establish inspection fees for weighing and measuring instruments and devices is repealed. The fee schedule currently in effect by rule is placed in statute. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2527 1993–94 |
Chiropractic review boardThe chiropractic peer review process is repealed. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2536 1993–94 |
Juvenile offender rehabilitnAssistant Secretary Position for DJR The bill requires the secretary to appoint an assistant secretary to administer the department's juvenile rehabilitative responsibilities. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 2539 1993–94 |
Natl voter registration actAmong the duties of the Secretary of State is the duty to coordinate state election activities required by federal law. Agency-Based Registration. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 11, 1994 |
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