Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2520 1995–96 |
Terminal safety audit feesBeginning January 1, 1997, an annual $10 inspection fee is collected, on a proportional basis, from each interstate vehicle (power unit) base-plated in another IRP state or foreign jurisdiction that travels in the state of Washington. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2551 1995–96 |
LimousinesThe regulation of limousines is transferred from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to the Department of Licensing (DOL). The department regulates entry, equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2591 1995–96 |
Tax statutes correctedThe mobile home park fee of $1 per lot that was established in 1988 is repealed. The Department of Revenue is directed not to collect any fees owed under the mobile home park fee statute enacted in 1991. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2595 1995–96 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a police officer orders an impound for the operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, a license that has been expired for 90 days or more, or a suspended or revoked license, the registered tow-truck... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2638 1995–96 |
Information services dept.The requirement that the Information Services Board and the Department of Information Services be terminated on June 30, 1996, is repealed. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2659 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax computationThe language is restated that, in the absence of operation records, vehicle miles per gallon "must be calculated" using the above schedule instead of "presuming" the vehicle miles per gallon on the above schedule. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2660 1995–96 |
Vehicle fees & taxes refundsThe threshold for an automatic (non-requested) refund is raised from $5 to $10. The department must continue to issue refunds to persons requesting one, no matter how small the amount. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2687 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of 3 cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The fine structure consists of a set dollar amount, plus a certain number of cents per pound. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2692 1995–96 |
RCW internal refernce corrctReferences to renumbered sections and subsections are corrected. An offender is ineligible for the special drug offender sentencing alternative if the violation involves a deadly weapon enhancement under either RCW... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2730 1995–96 |
City hardship assistance accThe percentage of city gas tax revenue going to the CHAA is reduced from 2 percent to 1 percent. Any fund balance in the account that is not required to carry out the program must be returned to cities and towns, according to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2746 1995–96 |
Insur policy rate/term changPremium discrepancies between the binder and the actual policy that are less than $10 do not require notice to the policyholder, and the insurer may use the policy amount as the premium. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6089 1995–96 |
Firearms range acct fundingThe requirement for applicants to be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization with the United States federal Internal Revenue Service is eliminated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6177 1995–96 |
Higher ed studnt consumr proThe HECB may adopt additional criteria and is not required to grant a waiver from the degree-granting process based solely on its recognition by an accrediting association. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6292 1995–96 |
Member insurersA Washington resident who purchases a life, health, or annuity policy from a Washington domiciled life or disability insurer and then moves is granted coverage by WLDIGA, even if the insurer does not conduct business in the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6379 1995–96 |
Work force training/ed boardPrivate career schools and colleges are included in the definition of "work force training system" in the statute establishing the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6380 1995–96 |
Private vocational schoolsThe statute that requires degree-granting private vocational schools to participate in the tuition recovery trust fund is repealed. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6533 1995–96 |
Hunting rafflesPrivate landholders with wildlife management agreements may hold raffles for big game animals and wild turkeys if approved by the commission. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6615 1995–96 |
Protected business informatnThe rule of confidentiality pertaining to certain proprietary information obtained by a state agency is extended. An agency rule-making file is not required to include data, factual information, studies or reports which can be... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6617 1995–96 |
Mortgage brokersThe director of the DFI's authority to deny licenses, suspend or revoke licenses, and impose fines and penalties for certain actions is clarified. The director is given explicit authority to suspend, revoke or deny licenses or... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6673 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionFuel tax revenues collected by motor fuel dealers and distributors are considered to be held in trust for the state. Personal liability for unpaid taxes is applied to persons, partnerships, and corporations. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6694 1995–96 |
Microchipping horsesMicrochipping is defined as the implantation of a microchip or similar electronic identification device for the purpose of establishing the identity of an individual animal. In horses, microchips may be implanted in the nuchal... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6748 1995–96 |
Liquor sales/property intersThe prohibition on a liquor manufacturer, importer or wholesaler from holding a financial interest in a licensed retail establishment or owning property upon which such an establishment operates is modified. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1289 1995–96 |
Vessels in accidentsAn operator of a vessel is guilty of a class C felony if the operator is involved in a collision that results in injury to a person, the operator knew or should have known that a person was injured, and the operator leaves the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2137 1995–96 |
Ecology dept progress reprtsConsistent timelines are established for the Department of Ecology to submit reports to the Legislature. New reporting timelines are established for the following programs: the centennial clean water fund; the Referendum 39... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2191 1995–96 |
Fire fighter retirement optnThe definition of "employer" is amended to include an institution of higher education that has a fully operational fire department on January 1, 1996. New fire fighters hired after the effective date of the act are members of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |