Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5976 1995–96 |
LBC reimbursementA state agency undergoing a program and fiscal review under the Washington Sunset Act is required to reimburse the Legislative Budget Committee for the full cost of the review, as determined by the LBC. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5978 1995–96 |
Construction industry emplymInjured workers or their beneficiaries may not seek third-party damages against nonemployer owners, developers, general or prime contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors, design professionals, or construction managers for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5979 1995–96 |
Learning materials supportRequires the reimbursement of parents or guardians of children enrolled in an approved private school for the expense of learning materials in accordance with the designated guidelines. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5981 1995–96 |
Health care/confined personsHealth care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, certified health plans, disability insurers, and group and blanket disability insurers are prohibited from denying, refusing to issue or renew, and otherwise... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5982 1995–96 |
Youth job training & employmThe comprehensive plans of community public health and safety networks must include increasing the job readiness and employment opportunities for at-risk youth. Networks must distribute 25 percent of available funds for job... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5983 1995–96 |
Literature courses in schoolWhen the State Board of Education adopts rules establishing the criteria for a person to teach English, the rules must require coursework in American literature but cannot require coursework in the literature of any other... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5984 1995–96 |
Urban growth areas designatnRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 36.70A.130 relating to the standards for designation of urban growth areas. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5985 1995–96 |
Transportatn faciltes improvRequires local governments where the service level falls below adopted standards to raise the necessary funds, through bonding or special taxes, and construct the necessary improvements. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5986 1995–96 |
School district bondsSchool districts' authority to issue limited tax general obligation bonds is expanded from the purchase of real and personal property to include funding outstanding indebtedness, purchase sites, erect buildings, improve energy... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5987 1995–96 |
Recreational fishery/OregonRevises RCW 75.08.012 relating to the regulation of recreational fishery in waters adjacent to Oregon waters. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5988 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5991 1995–96 |
Mobile/manufactrd home parksRequires cities and counties to establish land use regulations that protect mobile home and manufactured home parks. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5995 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxProvides property tax relief for residential property leased to disabled persons and low-income senior citizens. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5996 1995–96 |
Health prof data info systemEstablishes a health care professional information data system. Transfers the implementation of the state-wide nursing plan to the higher education coordinating board. Directs the department of health to cease its work on... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5999 1995–96 |
Pharmacy provider paymentRevises RCW 48.46.243 and 48.46.245 relating to payment for pharmacy providers when health maintenance organizations fail to make payment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6000 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actUntil July 1, 1998, fires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that the exercise is affiliated with an FAA-certified airport or is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6001 1995–96 |
School impact feesIt is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that school districts affected by growth are provided with a uniform level of support from new development. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6003 1995–96 |
Logging and land clearingDeclares that an impairment of logging or land clearing activities by physically damaging or tampering with equipment or parts is a class B felony. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6005 1995–96 |
County hospital trusteesThe number of trustees is increased to 19. The county executive appoints the 13 persons nominated by the county legislative authority. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6006 1995–96 |
Arrest without warrantExpands authority to arrest without warrant to special agents of the federal bureau of investigation, drug enforcement administration, United States secret service, or bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms, and deputy... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6007 1995–96 |
Educational advancement grntCreates a pilot program for educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other costs at public and private schools. Authorizes fifty grants for the 1995-96 school year and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6008 1995–96 |
Student religious/phil belieProvides that the exercise of these rights shall not be subject to censorship or otherwise impaired by any employee, officer, agent, or contractor of the school district. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |