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 1188 1993–94 |
Lien document deliveryA federal lien recorded against real property may be recorded only upon certification that a copy of the lien document has been sent by registered mail to the owner of the real property subject to the lien. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1294 1993–94 |
LEOFF plan II early retirmntThe purpose of the act is to: (1) provide full retirement benefits to law enforcement officers and fire fighters at an appropriate age that recognizes the unique nature and physical demands of their work; (2) provide a... | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 517, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1635 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferriesUpon legislative authorization to purchase one or more jumbo ferry vessels, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is required to publish notice of its intent in at least one state trade paper and one other paper of general... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 493, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1817 1993–94 |
Offender health care systemThe Department of Corrections is required to review and submit a report on the scope, nature, and cost of its inmate health care system. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 504, Laws of 1993 |
May 18, 1993 |
| HB 1505 1993–94 |
Contractor registrationThe Departments of Labor and Industries and Revenue are encouraged to work together to identify unregistered contractors. The requirement that contractors have knowledge of registration requirements before they can be charged... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 454, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1689 1993–94 |
Law enforcement impersonatnThe crime of criminal impersonation is amended to include two degrees. The existing crime is designated first-degree criminal impersonation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 457, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1765 1993–94 |
Correctns mental health centThe Department of Corrections and the University of Washington are required to develop a collaborative arrangement to establish a mental health center at McNeil Island Corrections Center. The collaborative arrangement is to... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 459, Laws of 1993 |
May 17, 1993 |
| HB 1198 1993–94 |
Juvenile issues task forceDefinitions of community service, community supervision, community-based rehabilitation, monitoring and reporting requirements, and detention facilities are modified to clarify the sentencing options available to judges in... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1219 1993–94 |
Public works adminis accountThe public works administration account is created. All fees collected under the prevailing wage law are to be deposited into this account. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1244 1993–94 |
Medical exams/work time lossThe compensation received by an injured worker who is absent from work without pay while attending a medical examination requested by the Department of Labor and Industries or the worker's self-insured employer is changed from... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1372 1993–94 |
Accountability task forceEach state agency is required to define its mission and adopt measurable goals by July 1, 1994, and submit them to the Legislature for approval by January 1, 1995. In developing budget requests, each agency must establish... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1408 1993–94 |
Teen pregnancy preventionTeen Pregnancy Prevention Projects are established. A high level of community involvement and a wide range of types of programs are encouraged. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1495 1993–94 |
Local effort assistnce fundsThe state payment schedule for levy equalization allocations is modified shifting 17 percent of the October payment to August. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1580 1993–94 |
Graduation/degree strategiesThe Legislature finds that public colleges and universities should offer classes in a way that will permit full-time students to complete a degree or certificate in about the amount of time described in the institution's... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1644 1993–94 |
Voting by mailVote-By-Mail in Small Precincts : The maximum size of a precinct in which the auditor may choose to conduct any primary or election exclusively by mail ballot is increased to 200 registered voters. Vote-By-Mail Primary : In an... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1646 1993–94 |
Absentee voter statusAny registered voter may choose to vote by absentee ballot on an "ongoing" basis. A person's status as an "ongoing" absentee ballot voter no longer automatically terminates on January 1 of each odd-numbered year. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1648 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodA qualified but unregistered elector may register to vote in a primary or election after the close of the precinct registration files for that primary or election under a special registration and absentee ballot voting procedure. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 2067 1993–94 |
Commute trip reduction progrState employees may use state-owned or leased vehicles for ride sharing as part of the commute trip reduction program required by the state Clean Air Act. All money collected from rental or parking spaces at state-owned or... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1993 |
May 15, 1993 |
| HB 1922 1993–94 |
Work ethic boot camp programThe Secretary of the Department of Corrections is required to establish a work ethic boot camp pilot program effective until July 1, 1998. The department must establish the work ethic boot camp within an already existing facility. | David Lemmon (D-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 338, Laws of 1993 |
May 13, 1993 |
| HB 1047 1993–94 |
Solid waste/out of stateOwners or operators of solid waste disposal facilities are required to notify the Department of Ecology 60 days before receiving solid waste generated from an out-of-state source. The department must prepare reporting guidelines. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1118 1993–94 |
Explosives/criminal useThe Washington State Explosives Act is amended in several ways. A new offense is created. | George Orr (D-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1157 1993–94 |
Emancipation of minorsA minor who is at least 16 years of age and a resident of this state may petition in Superior Court for a declaration of emancipation. The petition must allege that the petitioner has the ability to manage financial, personal,... | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1168 1993–94 |
Leasing beds of tidal watersThe maximum lease length for an aquatic lands lease for the purposes of planting and cultivating oyster beds, cultivating clams or other edible shellfish, or other aquaculture use is extended from 10 to 30 years. | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1197 1993–94 |
Public assistance/income lmtThe legislative intent underlying public assistance programs is stated to include the concepts that assistance be temporary, and that disincentives to work be overcome. The value of welfare-to-work programs, employment,... | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1211 1993–94 |
Educ service district boardsEducational service districts are authorized to provide cooperative and informational services at the written request of school district boards of directors if: (1) the services are within their statutory authority; (2) do not... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
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