Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5819 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxQualified persons may defer property taxes on any additional property up to a total of five acres that comprises the residential parcel, if this larger parcel size is required under land use regulations. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5821 1995–96 |
School bus purchasingA centralized state bidding process is established for school bus purchases. The Superintendent of Public Instruction establishes criteria for the buses. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5822 1995–96 |
North Cascades intrntnl parkProhibits participation and funding for international parks in the north cascades. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5823 1995–96 |
Growth management implemntatExtends the compliance dates for the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5824 1995–96 |
City/county health departmntThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5825 1995–96 |
Bicycle/pedestrian transprtnRATA, UATA, and TIA monies are eligible to be used for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities may be sited away from roads. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5826 1995–96 |
Higher ed options programThe Higher Education Options Program is created for all institutions of higher education located in any county in the state that contains a regional university, a community college, and a technical college. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5827 1995–96 |
Water rights claims filingsEstablishes a filing period for filing statements of claims for water rights acquired by prescription or adverse use. Begins September 1, 1995, and ends at midnight June 30, 1996. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5828 1995–96 |
Property tax increases limitThe increase in regular property tax levies upon residential real property is limited to 4 percent per year, except upon a change of ownership of the property. In applying this limitation, property can be revalued to market... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5829 1995–96 |
Gambling taxesLocal governments are authorized to impose a tax of up to 10 percent on the net proceeds generated by punchboards and pulltabs. Net proceeds are determined by subtracting from the gross receipts the cost of prizes paid out. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5830 1995–96 |
Private/publ school transferPrivate schools are required to have a policy that when a student transfers from the private school, the school must transmit information about the student's academic performance, special placement, and records of disciplinary... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5831 1995–96 |
Parking ticket violationsWithin any city or town, a law enforcement officer, or other public official with jurisdiction, may direct the impoundment of a vehicle upon which 12 or more parking violations issued by the city or town remain unpaid. The... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5832 1995–96 |
Salmon protection districtsAuthorizes the establishment of a salmon protection district to include areas in which nonpoint pollution or loss of habitat threatens the water quality upon which the continuation or restoration of the salmon fishery is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5833 1995–96 |
Open space/recreation prgrmsRemoves restraints on local governments in order that they may better be able to fulfill their responsibility to protect fish and wildlife, provide for water quality and habitat preservation, preserve urban forests and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5834 1995–96 |
Open space/recreation prtctnProvides for the enhancement of programs for the protection of open space and recreation through revised funding mechanisms. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5836 1995–96 |
Dental assistantsEstablishes qualifications and procedures to receive a credentialed dental assistant's license which will allow a licensee to perform duties in addition to those an unlicensed dental assistant may perform. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5838 1995–96 |
Student resale of free goodsFood services is eliminated from the list of exemptions. A new provision requires the institutions to adopt policies prohibiting the resale and distribution of goods and services obtained by students free or by contract. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5839 1995–96 |
Alternative livestock farmngThe Legislature declares that alternative livestock may provide a consistent source of food and offers opportunities for new jobs and increased farm income stability. The Legislature intends to establish a process to identify... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5840 1995–96 |
Driving with suspended licenA person who is cited for driving with license suspended or revoked in the third degree may mail proof of having obtained a valid Washington State driver's license to the court prior to the date scheduled for the person's... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5842 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumentA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5843 1995–96 |
Public agency bond issuesAn action to determine the validity or legality of a local government bond issue must be brought no later than 60 days after the authorization date of the bonds. Notice is given, and jurisdiction is obtained, by publication of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5844 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxDeletes references to amounts deducted for loss, to federal social security act, and to railroad retirement benefits in the definition of "disposable income" in RCW 84.36.383. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5845 1995–96 |
Broadcast copyright royaltesCopyright owners and performing rights societies who seek royalties from businesses must provide the businesses at least 48 hours before the execution of a contract or collection of royalties: (1) the name, address and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5846 1995–96 |
Offshore crab fisherySeasonal restrictions on persons holding Oregon or California crab fishing licenses who wish to land offshore crab into Washington are removed. However, single crab pots with individual floats must be used. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5847 1995–96 |
Publ assistnc/chiropracticRevises RCW 74.09.520 to authorize chiropractic services to persons receiving public assistance. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |