Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6272 1995–96 |
School emplyee/record checksAll current school employees who have regularly unsupervised access to children and who have not had a background check must begin the process for record checks by June 30, 1997. Employees and school districts cannot be... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6583 1995–96 |
Comm & tech colleges/facultyDefinitions are created for the purposes of determining eligibility of state-mandated insurance and retirement benefits for part-time academic employees in community and technical colleges. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 120, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2459 1995–96 |
Truck weight/tire factorsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) A trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2518 1995–96 |
School/playground zone speedTraffic fines are doubled for persons guilty of speeding in school or playground zones. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2778 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing/tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| SB 6279 1995–96 |
Fermented apple & pear ciderTotal tax on cider is reduced to 6.11 cents per liter before July 1, 1997, and 8.14 cents per liter thereafter. The tax on cider is reduced as follows: (1) The 20.25 cent liquor revolving fund tax on cider is reduced to 3.59... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| SB 6510 1995–96 |
Radioactive waste cleanup txPersons engaged in the business of cleaning up radioactive waste and other byproducts of weapons production and nuclear research and development for the United States or its instrumentalities are defined as consumers for... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| SB 6511 1995–96 |
Gravitatnl wave observatoryPersonal property purchased by contractors on sales to the federal government is exempt from sales tax if the property is incorporated into, installed in, or attached to a building or other structure that is an integral part... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2637 1995–96 |
Joint center for higher edThe Spokane higher education park is renamed the Riverpoint higher education park. The joint center's program coordination role is clarified. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 6226 1995–96 |
Medical examiner appointmentIn a county of 250,000 or more (noncharter Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority, adopt a system under which a medical examiner... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 1008 1995–96 |
Wine & beer educator licenseA person or corporation, not otherwise eligible to be licensed under the Liquor Control Board, may obtain an educators license that permits the holder to sell wine or beer only by the glass for educational wine or beer... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1018 1995–96 |
Limited partnership actA limited partner may not withdraw prior to the time for the dissolution and winding up of the limited partnership, unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1182 1995–96 |
Uniform commercial codeTechnical changes to the Uniform Commercial Code are made to update cross-references, delete references to repealed sections, and reflect name changes. The two conflicting provisions of law governing imposition and calculation... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1302 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesThe crimes relating to unlawful purchase or redemption of food coupons are amended to provide that it is illegal to purchase food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act or redeem food stamps as defined by the federal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1647 1995–96 |
Employmnt securty data shareGovernment agencies are authorized to access employer information possessed by the Employment Security Department for the purposes of the Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division. Access is limited to only those individuals... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2133 1995–96 |
Agric business records disclThe following agricultural business and commodity commission records are exempt from disclosure requirements of the public records statutes: 1. Export project information: Financial and commercial information and records... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2152 1995–96 |
Adult family home registratn"Provider" and "resident manager" are used consistently throughout both DOH statutes pertaining to registration and DSHS statutes pertaining to licensing. The Department of Social and Health Services must screen multiple adult... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2294 1995–96 |
Educational trust fundThe State Educational Trust Fund is established to allow the HECB to expend these funds to provide financial aid to eligible students. The trust fund provides the vehicle for the state to meet its scholarship obligations under... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2340 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocnThe Superior Court Judges Association is given authority to set the time for its annual meeting. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2494 1995–96 |
Private school kindergartenThe State Board of Education has the authority to include kindergarten program offerings in the approval of private schools. No private school may be approved that only operates a kindergarten program. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2495 1995–96 |
Juv facilities/education prgSchool districts must provide educational services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by DSHS or under contract with DSHS. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2513 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums, thus passing the cost of benefits provided for injured workers to insured employers in the same risk... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |