Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5628 1995–96 |
Automobile consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5631 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programProposes a structure whereby any small group of eight to twelve citizens meeting at times and places convenient to themselves may receive public information and queries on issues and communicate back to officials, themselves,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5635 1995–96 |
Property valuation limitLimits the valuation to one hundred twenty percent of the previous valuation. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5636 1995–96 |
Water resources commissionDesignates the duties and powers of the commission. Terminates the commission on June 30, 2001. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5637 1995–96 |
Sexully explct condct coercnProvides for the award of up to fifty thousand dollars for damages, plus injunctive relief. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5638 1995–96 |
Native Amer/internatl eductnThe Office of Indian Affairs conducts a comprehensive study of the role of native Americans in international education, cultural exchanges, and the world trade market. The tribes may include other issues and accept gifts and grants. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5639 1995–96 |
World languages instructionAlternative certification is available through the State Board of Education for individuals who demonstrate fluency in a language other than English and who are knowledgeable in the culture and history of other countries. Such... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5641 1995–96 |
World languages instructionThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the Commission on Student Learning, must conduct a study on instruction in world languages in the public schools, by January 1, 1996. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5642 1995–96 |
Exchange students & teachersIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must provide annual training for appropriate educational service district staff about bringing international exchange students and teachers into the public... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5644 1995–96 |
Community college in ChinaA planning committee is established to develop a proposal on a community college in the People's Republic of China. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5648 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5649 1995–96 |
At-risk juvenilesAdopts revisions to the 1977 juvenile justice act emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal offenders. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5650 1995–96 |
Assault with HIVDeclares that it is a first degree assault to administer the human immunodeficiency virus to another person. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5654 1995–96 |
Collection of taxes owedProvides a more effective, uniform system for the fair collection of state taxes. Establishes a procedure for creating a lien for the payment of taxes. Provides for the seizure of personal property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5656 1995–96 |
Chemicl dependncy counselorsA certification for chemical dependency counselors is established under the Department of Health. A five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee is established to consider rules, educational... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5657 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/growth factrRevises RCW 36.70A.040 to increase the percentage of growth over the previous ten years from ten to seventeen percent to require growth management planning. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5659 1995–96 |
Compulsive gamblingMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the state lottery account for the purposes of the act. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |