Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6164 1995–96 |
Annexation by petitionIf the legislative body of a city allows the circulation of a direct annexation petition, the legislative body must give notice by mail, within ten working days after acceptance of the proposed annexation, to the owners or... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6165 1995–96 |
Aircraft parts devel/tax exmAn exemption from sales and use tax is provided on materials used in the design and development of aircraft parts, auxiliary aircraft equipment or aircraft modification for businesses with annual gross sales of less than $20... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6178 1995–96 |
Public funds accountabilityDeclares an intent to further restrict the expenditure of public agency moneys to ensure the impartiality of the election process. Provides that corporations deriving more than twenty-five percent of its gross income from dues... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6183 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionA person may have his or her right to possess a firearm restored in a number of ways. In addition to restoration through a pardon or its equivalent, and petitioning a court after five years in the community without a felony,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6193 1995–96 |
DSHS eliminationThe Department of Social and Health Services is abolished, and in its stead is created four new agencies. The Department of Children and Family Services is created, acquiring all powers, duties, and functions of the Department... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6194 1995–96 |
Government malfeasanceIn the case of official misconduct, a county prosecuting attorney may request, or a citizen may petition, the court within the county to summon a grand jury when there is sufficient evidence that a public servant engaged in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6195 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryIncludes residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses specified in RCW 9.94A.030. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2115 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium financingState and local financing is provided for a baseball stadium with natural turf and a retractable roof, to be constructed in the largest city in a county with a population of one million or more. Based on current population... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1995, 3rd Special Session |
Oct 17, 1995 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1070 1995–96 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 1995-97 capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $1.5 billion in new capital projects, of which $795 million is from new state bonds. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1071 1995–96 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $815 million in new state general obligation bonds to finance the projects approved in the 1995-97 capital budget. Provisions are made for the disposition of the bond proceeds... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1410 1995–96 |
Operating budgetThe 1995-97 omnibus appropriations act. EFFECT OF SENATE AMENDMENT(S): The Senate amendments increase the total appropriations by $809 million, of which $617 million is general fund-state. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1413 1995–96 |
Amusement devices/B & O taxFor B&O tax purposes, the owner of a coin operated video game, pinball machine, juke box, or other similar device may deduct amounts paid to the person upon whose premises the device is operated, as long as the amusement... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1592 1995–96 |
Insurance premium taxInsurance companies that pay an assessment to the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association or the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association receive a tax credit against premium taxes owed for the amount of... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1769 1995–96 |
Insurance businesses/B&O taxThe B&O tax rate for insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors is reduced from 1.15 percent to 0.57 percent. This rate is made up of a permanent rate of 0.55 percent plus the 4.5 percent surtax which expires July 1, 1997. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5364 1995–96 |
Transportation project bondsThe bond issue supporting the public-private initiatives program is supported by the motor vehicle fund instead of the transportation fund in order to avoid the state and constitutional debt ceiling problems. The bond... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1102 1995–96 |
Shellfish tax exemptionShellfish which are raised from eggs or larvae, and which are under the physical control of the grower at all times, are exempt from excise tax provisions. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1908 1995–96 |
Long-term careNURSING HOME CENSUS REDUCTION - The Department of Social and Health Services is required to assist 1,600 nursing home eligible individuals obtain other types of care. The department is required to provide an assessment of all... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1913 1995–96 |
Film prodctn co./tax exemptnProduction equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is exempt from sales and use taxes. Production equipment includes cameras, vans and trucks specifically equipped for motion picture or video... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |