Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5496 1995–96 |
Retiremnt contribtns/exemptnEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5497 1995–96 |
Used oil recyclingLegislative findings are made that it is in the best interest of the state to provide incentives for collection and rerefining of household used oil, and that oil manufacturers should be encouraged to form partnerships with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5498 1995–96 |
Parents' rights/educationRequires the board of directors of a school district to make available to a parent any educational program and all instructional materials. Provides that a student may not be placed in an experimental, special, or pilot class... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5499 1995–96 |
Essentl academc learning reqThe Commission on Student Learning is given an additional year to develop the assessment system for the sciences, civics and history, geography, arts, health and fitness, analytical thinking, and career knowledge. The initial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5501 1995–96 |
Hospital inspectn/regulatnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5502 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesThe Department of Licensing, Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Patrol and other organizations, as determined by the Senate Transportation Committee, are directed to distribute information on the use of an additional... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5504 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impct soundprAny existing waivers and easements obtained by the port district as a condition to its provision of soundproofing insulation are declared void as against public policy. The requirement for the structure's owner to grant these... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5505 1995–96 |
False child abuse accusatnsAuthorizes a penalty of not more than one thousand dollars and reasonable attorney fees incurred in recovering the penalty. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5506 1995–96 |
False allegations of abuseRevises RCW 26.09.191 to allow bad faith, false allegations of physical or sexual abuse to be considered in making a parenting plan. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5507 1995–96 |
Law enforcement collectv barFor purposes of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, "uniform personnel" include, among others, law enforcement officers in cities with a population of 2,500 or more and in counties with a population of 10,000 or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5508 1995–96 |
Publ safety emplyes/pensionsIncludes service as a police cadet, as a publicly employed paramedic, and as a fire fighter for an institution of higher education in the retirement plan provisions of chapter 41.26 RCW. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5509 1995–96 |
LEOFF plan IThe director's rules regarding disability retirement applications and reexaminations must recognize that disability leave pay continues until: (1)The disability board is awarded a retirement allowance to the member; or (2)A... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5511 1995–96 |
Natural resources brd auditThe State Auditor is directed to conduct an independent audit of the fiduciary performance of the Board of Natural Resources related to trust governance and management of common school trust lands. The audit must be completed... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5512 1995–96 |
Property tax/retird & disablDisposable income does not include a one-time withdrawal from a pension or other retirement plan which does not represent continuing income payments. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5513 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipThe director may cause an animal that is impounded as a public nuisance to be sold at either a public livestock market sale or other public sale. This bill applies retroactively as of December 1, 1994. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5515 1995–96 |
Metal detectors/state parksThe State Parks and Recreation Commission may not prohibit the use of metal detectors for recreational purposes except in areas where an historic archaeological resource has been identified. In those state park areas that do... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5517 1995–96 |
Water resources & qualityA state Water Resources and Water Quality Commission is established. The commission consists of ten citizen members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate and five ex officio members. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5518 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdAbolishes the three growth management hearings boards effective June 30, 1996. Repeals RCW 36.70A.250, 36.70A.260, and 36.70A.270. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5519 1995–96 |
Urban growth area boundariesProvides that urban growth may be encouraged in any area within the urban growth boundary as determined by the local jurisdiction responsible for planning in that area. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5521 1995–96 |
Child care subsidy programsThe Department of Social and Health Services, in consultation with the Family Policy Council, creates a design committee to advise the department and recommend the process for the transition to locally administered child care... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5524 1995–96 |
Traffic offenses/decriminalzDriving without a valid operator's license is a violation punishable as a traffic infraction. The court dismisses the charge of no valid driver's license if the person had a valid driver's license at the time he or she is cited. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5525 1995–96 |
Muni court judges salariesThe salary of Seattle municipal court judges is fixed by the legislative body of the city in the amount set by the State Salary Commission for district court judges. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5526 1995–96 |
Dist & muni court servce feeThe fee in district court for issuing a writ of garnishment is $20, the fee for filing a supplemental proceeding is $20, and the fee for preparing a transcript of a judgment is $15. Municipal courts have the authority to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5527 1995–96 |
Public grazing policyDeclares that wildlife, fish, and water quality protection, rangeland preservation and sustainability, proper grazing management, and adequate lease fees must be implemented consistently on state lands. Establishes the public... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |