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 1475 1993–94 |
Washington service corpsThe expiration of the WSC on July 1, 1993, is repealed. The commissioner may enroll youth 14 to 17 years of age on special projects during the summer, and at other times of the year that may compliment their school curriculum. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1492 1993–94 |
Growth management planningIncludes an economic development element that includes a profile of the patterns, potentials, strengths, and weaknesses and a summary of the local economic development strategy. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1494 1993–94 |
Administrative rules reviewAll state agencies must, by July 1, 1996, review specified rules adopted before January 1, 1989, that impose requirements or costs on small businesses and: (1) repeal the rule; (2) amend the rule; or (3) complete a rule review. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1551 1993–94 |
Gambling regulationAuthorizes blackjack in class A and E card rooms only. Imposes a tax of five hundred dollars per table per month. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1571 1993–94 |
Counties/property acquisitnThe maximum rate of property taxes that a county may impose to acquire conservation futures is increased from 6.25 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation to 10 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1577 1993–94 |
Health care reformMAJOR ACCESS AND COST CONTROL ELEMENTS The access goal that all residents of Washington State shall receive needed health services by July 1, 1998, is established. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1581 1993–94 |
Publ assistance/chiropracticAuthorizes the department to adopt by rule measures to assure that needs are met at the least cost. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1592 1993–94 |
City/town bid limitationsA joint select committee is created to review the laws relating to day labor limits and bidding requirements for cities and towns. The committee is composed of three members of the House of Representatives appointed by the... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1603 1993–94 |
Higher ed tuition/finan aidTuition: Tuition statutes are revised. Building fees will be a percentage of total tuition fees instead of a fixed dollar amount in statute. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1604 1993–94 |
Econ/rev forecast supervisorRequires the supervisor, on April 10th of the odd-numbered years, to review the most recent forecast and provide the council with any available updated economic and revenue forecast information. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1626 1993–94 |
Municipal judge selectionProvides that, in cities having a population in excess of thirty thousand, the municipal judges shall be elected. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1642 1993–94 |
Health insur purchasing coopDesignates the types of organizations or entities which may seek membership in the purchasing cooperative. Designates the duties of the administrator in implementing the program. | Gary Locke (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1647 1993–94 |
Absentee votingRequires the county auditor to designate an election board to issue the absentee ballots and supervise the voting at each satellite office. Provides that absentee ballot voting by personal appearance may be conducted at the... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1649 1993–94 |
Voter registration periodAuthorizes an unregistered qualified elector to register to vote on the day of the general election for the selection of a president and vice-president of the United States. Requires registration in person in the office of the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1701 1993–94 |
Administrative rulesRevises provisions of chapter 34.05 RCW relating to administrative rule making. Appeals RCW 34.05.660, 34.05.670, and 34.05.680. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1724 1993–94 |
Sexual abstinenceThe Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is directed to publicize and make available to school districts a listing of the instructional materials available that give substantial emphasis and encouragement to sexual... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1729 1993–94 |
Fire protection districtsThis is enabling legislation that becomes effective if a constitutional amendment is approved authorizing fire protection districts to impose excess levies without voter approval. Every fire protection district may impose... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1730 1993–94 |
Property taxesThe prorationing, or reduction, of junior taxing district levies is altered to potentially increase the amount of cumulative capacity of regular property taxes that may be imposed before levies are prorated. Any regular taxing... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1736 1993–94 |
Community calling fundEnsures reasonable and affordable local calling areas to provide citizens with the ability to reach basic business, government, and human services. Establishes a state-wide community calling fund to effect the transition to... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1739 1993–94 |
Citizen suggestion programBeginning January 1, 1994, the Productivity Board must administer a citizen suggestion program. Cash awards for these suggestions must be based on using the same criteria which apply for state employee suggestions. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1745 1993–94 |
Employment relations/stateRecognizes the principles of collective bargaining by granting state employees the right to organize for the purpose of negotiating wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Creates the state employees'... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1799 1993–94 |
Economic development fundsWashington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) loans cannot exceed $5 million per borrower or per project. Programs developed by WEDFA must emphasize assisting small businesses and women and minority-owned businesses. | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1827 1993–94 |
Deaf/regional service centrsThe intent of this bill is to improve and assure quality human services to deaf and hard of hearing people, by providing interpretation and information services, training, and consultative services. It also provides for... | Lane Bray (D-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1828 1993–94 |
Crime victims' advocacyThe Office of Crime Victims' Advocacy is established in statute as an office within DCD. The broad purpose assigned to the office is to provide a focus within state government on the rights of, and services for, victims of... | Holly Myers (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1829 1993–94 |
Criminal justice programsDeletes the expiration date of January 1, 1994, for various criminal justice assistance accounts. Establishes a task force on city and county finances. Makes an appropriation of one hundred thousand dollars to carry out the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)