Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1110 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsThe committee striking amendment requires that the Department of Natural Resources consult with the Senate and House Natural Resources Committees prior to entering into any agreement concerning the federal Endangered Species... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1009 1995–96 |
Pesticide registratn commissA Commission on Pesticide Registration is created. It provides guidance to WSU's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Laboratory in the area of pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and regarding the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1014 1995–96 |
Commun,trade & econ dev deptVarious obsolete references in the Revised Code of Washington are removed or corrected. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1017 1995–96 |
Emergency managementAdministration of the state's comprehensive emergency management program is transferred from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) to the Military Department. All powers and duties, personnel and... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1123 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1178 1995–96 |
Farms/industrial insuranceThe exclusion from industrial insurance coverage of children under age 18 who are employed by their parents on the family farm is deleted. Parents employing a child under age 21 may opt out of mandatory industrial insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1270 1995–96 |
Tree harvesters/drivrs licenFarmers who haul Christmas trees and wood products from their own private tree farms need not obtain a commercial driver's license. Their vehicles must not exceed 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1305 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/nonurbn areaUrban Growth Areas . An urban growth area may include territory that is located outside of a city: (1) whether or not the urban growth area includes a city; or (2) is a designated fully contained community. Each urban growth... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1434 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procdresThe maximum amount of a contract for purchases that may be awarded from a vendor list through a uniform process by a public utility district is increased from $15,000 to $35,000. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1524 1995–96 |
Weights and measuresThe requirement that the weighing and measuring devices be inspected annually is deleted from existing law. The mechanism for funding the weights and measures program is changed from a fee collected at the time a device is... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1534 1995–96 |
Land surveyors and engineersThe registration provisions relating to land surveyors are amended to make the land surveyor registration requirements roughly equivalent to the engineer registration requirements. A "professional land surveyor" must have... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 356, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1632 1995–96 |
Public lands exchangesThe Department of Natural Resources may exchange state-owned tidelands and shorelands with private and other public landowners if the exchange is in the public interest and actively contributes to the public benefits... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1677 1995–96 |
School real estate purchasesSchool districts are required to have a market value appraisal of real property prior to buying real property. The appraisal must be conducted by a professionally designated real estate appraiser selected by the district's... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1810 1995–96 |
Hazardous substance cleanupA policy advisory committee is created to review the policies, procedures and practices of the department in implementing the Model Toxics Control Act. The review includes cleanup standards, the cleanup process, funding,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1820 1995–96 |
Towing of vehiclesTow trucks towing vehicles or vehicles towing trailers must use safety chains. Failure to use safety chains is a class 1 civil infraction, the maximum penalty for which is $250 (not including statutory assessments). | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1853 1995–96 |
Juvenile probation bondsProbation Bond Provisions . A court may order a juvenile to post a bond or other collateral in lieu of a bond to enhance public safety, increase the likelihood that the juvenile will appear at a court date, and increase... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1876 1995–96 |
Dental services/health plansInsuring entities are permitted to offer coverage for dental services as part of, or separate from, the UBP, consistent with certification rules set by the Insurance Commissioner. This permission is not intended to convey a... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1922 1995–96 |
Excursion vesselsFerry excursion services are regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) with regard to entry, rates, routes and insurance. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2005 1995–96 |
Vision health care plansInsuring entities who have or who obtain licenses as HMO, HCSC's or insurers are permitted to offer coverage for vision care as part of, or separate from, the UBP, consistent with certification rules set by the Insurance... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |