Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5462 1995–96 |
Health plan premiumsRevises RCW 43.72.040 to clarify the requirements for calculating the growth rate of the maximum premium. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5464 1995–96 |
School construction fundingOn repeal of the budget stabilization account, $100 million is transferred from the budget stabilization account to the common school construction account. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5465 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe WSMC is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of providing oil spill response and... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5468 1995–96 |
Golfing sweepstakesAuthorizes an auction in which persons bid on the players in the golfing contest, and the proceeds go to the highest bidder on the player or team that wins. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5470 1995–96 |
Telecmmunctn service billingAny telecommunications company that provides billing services for another telecommunications company is required to indicate in any billing statement amounts in dispute between a customer and the company for which billing is... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5471 1995–96 |
Liquor control boardProhibits the liquor control board from paying dues or participating in associations that receive funding from the liquor industry, including the national alcohol beverage control association. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5472 1995–96 |
Utility liensUpon a properly presented written request from an escrow agent or owner of a property, utilities operated by cities, towns or counties must provide an estimated or actual final billing for unpaid utility charges against any... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5474 1995–96 |
Retirement service creditThe 24-month deadline is waived for dual members who failed to meet the deadline for lack of notice, and filed a petition requesting an extension with the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems prior to January 1,... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5475 1995–96 |
Condominium saleA real estate salesperson or broker involved in the sale of a condominium unit may be found liable for damages to a purchaser of the condominium unit for material misrepresentations made orally or in writing that the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5478 1995–96 |
Opiate substitutes controlThe state of Washington no longer recognizes the use of methadone or other opiate substitutes in the treatment of persons addicted to heroin or other opioids. Methadone maintenance is no longer considered an intervention... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5480 1995–96 |
Youth in crisis"Child in need of services" is defined as a juvenile who is beyond the control of his parents and whose behavior is endangering the health, safety or welfare of the child or others. It also includes runaway children who have... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5481 1995–96 |
Commun public health & saftyThe networks must ensure administrative costs are kept at a minimum when providing or coordinating services for children and families. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5482 1995–96 |
Services to familiesThe current family preservation services are renamed "intensive family preservation services" and a new class of services called "family preservation services" is created. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5483 1995–96 |
Publ telecommunicatn accessState agencies must implement strategies for providing public access to agency records in electronic form, in conformance with principles of government openness. Agencies must provide the public with notice and opportunity to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5484 1995–96 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsDeclares that the position of sheriff shall be nonpartisan except in counties where the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county's home rule charter. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5486 1995–96 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is required to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5487 1995–96 |
Water resources boardA state water resources board is established. The board has authority over water resource policy and flood management policy matters, but these programs are to remain housed within the Department of Ecology. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5488 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating circumstance the court may consider when exercising its discretion to impose an exceptional sentence is whether the offense was one of domestic violence. A domestic violence offense is an offense... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5490 1995–96 |
Liquor store privatizationState-run liquor stores and agencies are phased out of existence and replaced by privately owned and operated retail liquor stores. Sale of Franchises . The LCB is authorized to auction off franchises for 164 privately owned... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5491 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender dispositnsThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5492 1995–96 |
Hunting methodsMakes it unlawful to hunt bear by the aid of baiting. Makes it unlawful to hunt bear, cougar, bobcat, or lynx with the aid of dogs. Makes violations a class C felony offense. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5494 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmnDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |