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 1316 1993–94 |
City council/police reserveBy resolution adopted by a simple majority vote of the full legislative body, the legislative body of any city or town could authorize any of its members to serve as reserve law enforcement officers and receive the same... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1325 1993–94 |
Local gov/state purchasingThe state must meet with local governments before soliciting bids for air service. Local governments must be included within the invitation for bids, but if no airline is willing to include local governments in an air service... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1507 1993–94 |
Abandoned vehiclesThe last registered owner of record is presumed liable for the abandonment of a vehicle unless the owner has filed a seller's report or vehicle theft report. If an unauthorized vehicle is unredeemed, then the last registered... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1529 1993–94 |
Timber programs reauthorizedThe timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the timber Community Economic Recovery Board (CERB) are extended to June 30, 1995. Unemployment benefits for dislocated timber workers are extended to cover workers who... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1758 1993–94 |
Public safety directorsMembership in the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) is extended to public safety officers and directors of public safety in cities and towns of less than 10,000, as long as the job duties... | David Chappell (D-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1820 1993–94 |
School-to-work transitionThe Academic and Vocational Development Integration Grant Program is expanded and renamed the School-to-Work Transitions Program. | Randolph Dorn (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1993 |
May 12, 1993 |
| HB 1026 1993–94 |
Public defender servicesA county with a population of less than 175,000 is not required to competitively bid contracts for public defender services. | Curtis Ludwig (D-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1082 1993–94 |
Student alcohol abuseNo later than January 1, 1994, each of the state four-year colleges and universities shall submit to the Higher Education Coordinating Board and designated committees of the Legislature a comprehensive plan to combat student... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1140 1993–94 |
Metropolitan municipal corpsStatutes relating to metros are amended in a number of ways. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1988 1993–94 |
Employment and training servContributions by businesses currently paid to the federal unemployment insurance trust fund (UITF) for unemployment insurance benefits are changed. Employer contributions are reduced by 0.12 percent; this reduction is offset... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1993 |
May 7, 1993 |
| HB 1028 1993–94 |
Live-in care/mobile home pksA tenant may share his or her mobile home with a person over 18 years of age if that person is providing live-in home health or hospice care as required by the tenant's physician. The live-in care provider is not considered a... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1057 1993–94 |
Mobile/manufactured homesThe definition of a mobile home is amended to specifically state that modular homes are not included within the definition. The transfer of ownership of the mobile home requires all registered owners to sign the title certificate. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1292 1993–94 |
Unemployment compensationFor purposes of unemployment compensation law, employment does not include services performed by a licensed massage practitioner in a massage business, if the use of the business facilities is contingent upon compensation to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1343 1993–94 |
Battered women/murder sentncConvicted murderers may apply for retroactive application of the mitigating factor to have their sentences reduced. Petitioners must allege that the murder was committed in response to the victim's continuing pattern of... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1454 1993–94 |
Workers' compensationUnder the industrial insurance law, the exception from the term "acting in the course of employment" is amended to add that the term does not include time spent going to or coming from work on a public transport system using a... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1530 1993–94 |
Property tax exemptionsAn otherwise qualified senior citizen or retired disabled person who is in a hospital or nursing home remains eligible for property tax relief if the person's residence is rented for the purpose of paying hospital or nursing... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1555 1993–94 |
Public corporation funds useA public corporation created by a municipality to help finance the cost of industrial development facilities may transfer nonencumbered funds to the municipality for bond payments or anticipated administrative expenses. Funds... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1864 1993–94 |
Accelerant detection dogsAccelerant detection dogs are defined. If a person maliciously injures, disables, shoots, or kills such an animal, the person shall be guilty of a class C felony. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1991 1993–94 |
Child abuse and neglectThe five agencies named above are required to work together to develop a program plan for the Home Health Visitor Program. The primary purpose of this program is to prevent child abuse and neglect through the provision of... | Stanley Flemming (D-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 30, 1993 |
| HB 1338 1993–94 |
Health care facility accessCriminal and civil sanctions are imposed for certain activities that interfere with access to a health care facility, or that disrupt the normal functioning of the facility. Two crimes are created. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 26, 1993 |
| HB 1119 1993–94 |
State publication advertisngState agencies are prohibited from accepting advertisements for placement in state publications unless the advertiser: (1) has obtained a certificate of registration from the Department of Revenue; and (2) agrees to either... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1143 1993–94 |
Community municipal corportnIt is clarified that community municipal corporations may be formed when territory is annexed to a code city or whenever two or more cities or towns consolidate. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 21, 1993 |
| HB 1217 1993–94 |
Seized liquorLaw enforcement agencies are required to dispose of liquor seized pursuant to a search warrant or an arrest. The board may provide liquor at no charge, including seized or forfeited liquor, to recognized law enforcement... | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1480 1993–94 |
Trailers and campers/taxPark model trailers which are not licensed and are permanently attached to a site are subject to property tax. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
| HB 1578 1993–94 |
Offenders under jurisdictionThe Department of Corrections is responsible for tracking only those felony cases involving offenders sentenced to prison or ordered under the supervision of the department. The date for tolling of a sentence when an offender... | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1993 |
Apr 14, 1993 |
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