Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2010 1995–96 |
CorrectionsThe purpose and intent of the act is established as focusing on increasing the accountability and responsibility of both the department and the inmates in order to better meet the stated objectives of the corrections system.... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 2110 1995–96 |
Juvenile detentn faciltes/txA county with a population of less than one million may impose an additional sales and use tax of 0.1 percent if approved by the voters for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, design,... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5852 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryA presidential preference primary is conducted on the second Tuesday in March of a presidential election year. The Secretary of State may propose an alternate date for the primary to advance the concept of a regional primary... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1093 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe Department of General Administration is given the authority to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) bid solicitation process if the purchasing director makes a written determination that the invitation for bid (IFB) process... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1318 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWith the exception of technical colleges, public colleges and universities are required to waive tuition and services and activities fees for Washington scholars selected before June 30, 1994. The waiver must be used for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1566 1995–96 |
Health care authority dutiesThe requirement that school district employees purchase benefits through the Health Care Authority is replaced with permission to do so. Public employees are given the choice to waive state sponsored health insurance coverage. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1741 1995–96 |
Wine & wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1814 1995–96 |
Vocational excellence awardState supported colleges and universities waive tuition and fees for up to two years for WAVE recipients who received their award before June 30, 1994. The Higher Education Coordinating Board administers a grant program for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 2076 1995–96 |
Drivers' license feesAs of July 1, 1995, the entire $14 driver's license fee shall be deposited in the highway safety fund. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5231 1995–96 |
Transportn tort liabilitiesA new transportation account is created within the tort liability account. The transportation account is comprised only of motor vehicle or transportation fund monies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5269 1995–96 |
Raffle ticketsThe limit on individual raffle ticket prices is increased from $5 to $25. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5325 1995–96 |
Higher educatn fiscal mattrsTuition rate increases are linked to the growth in statewide per capita income and state policy commits the state to fund the core instructional costs of higher education in proportion to tuition. State policy commitment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5408 1995–96 |
School bus purchasingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish school bus categories and the minimum specifications for each category. The superintendent must get price quotes for each category from school bus dealers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5529 1995–96 |
School district leviesThe 4 percent levy lid increase is extended for two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997). For levies to be collected in 1998 and thereafter, school boards can only request voter approval for amounts consistent with the 1993 levy rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5555 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationMassage services are removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6010 1995–96 |
Learning assistance programBeginning with the 1995-96 school year, the distribution formula for funds is based upon both an assessment of students and a poverty factor. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations for a new... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6049 1995–96 |
Public sports stadiumsIn a charter county where the largest city has less than 40 percent of the county population, appointments to the board of directors of a public facilities district are made by the county executive, with confirmation by the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6058 1995–96 |
Local public health govrnancThe county public health account is created and includes the following funds: the 2.95 percent of the MVET that would otherwise be distributed to counties in order to provide for public health funds, and appropriations from... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6073 1995–96 |
RCW 46.63.020 amendmentRCW 46.63.020 is amended to include the crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6077 1995–96 |
DUI/driver's license reissueThe reissue fee for a driver's license that is suspended or revoked due to a violation of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is increased to $100. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 6074 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Legislature supports the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Commission with regard to its proposed role in the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
May 24, 1995 |
| SB 5466 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit materialsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1995 |