Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2033 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actFires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue fires are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that (1) the fire fighters participating in the training fires are affiliated... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 362, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2063 1995–96 |
Public works assistance progIn order to accelerate project completion, the Public Works Board may make loans for preconstruction activities on public works projects before legislative approval of the construction phase. Preconstruction activities are... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2090 1995–96 |
Gasohol taxationA refund system is established that would allow the state to continue to collect the motor fuel taxes on gasohol, holding the money in the gasohol exemption holding account for possible refund to gasohol distributors. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5011 1995–96 |
Speclzd forest prdcts permitThe specialized forest products statute is updated. Provisions of the Specialized Forest Products Act must be strictly enforced by all agencies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5064 1995–96 |
Regional fisheries enhancmntRegional fisheries enhancement groups are assisted in the following manner: the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall provide engineering and technical assistance as available, the Department of Transportation shall assist in... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 367, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5092 1995–96 |
Library capital facilt areasA library capital facility area must be established by the legislative authority of the county or counties in which the area is located upon the receipt of a petition requesting the area from the board of a library district.... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5093 1995–96 |
Fire protectionGovernance : In order to promote efficiency and effectiveness, the ten-member state Fire Protection Policy Board is reduced to eight members. Multiple representation on the board is eliminated. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 369, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5108 1995–96 |
Hunter educatn training progHunter education requirements for persons over 18 years old are repealed. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5127 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsThe public facilities districts are given powers and administrative mechanisms similar to those of other special districts. The board is given authority to promulgate rules for the day-to-day operation of the district, within... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5157 1995–96 |
Hatchery salmon markingCoho salmon and chinook salmon produced in salmon hatcheries are marked for the purpose of identification in mixed stock fisheries. The bill is null and void if funding is not provided in the budget. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 372, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5190 1995–96 |
Tattooing of minorsIt is a misdemeanor for a person to tattoo a minor under the age of 16. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5244 1995–96 |
AFDC/dependent childWhen a child voluntarily leaves the home of a parent, without the consent of the parent, the child is not considered a dependent child for purposes of eligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) assistance,... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 401, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5315 1995–96 |
Agriculture and marketingMilk and Milk Products . The current $0.0054 per hundredweight assessment on milk is extended to June 30, 2000. The director's authority is expanded to allow for the revocation of the license or to degrade a product of a milk... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5387 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housing taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multiple-unit housing in urban areas is established. The exemption is good for ten years from the issuance of a tax exemption certificate. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 375, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5448 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe power to allow the establishment of a new water system within the area of a coordinated water system plan is transferred from DOH to the local legislative authority. DOH is to develop guidelines on conditions for these... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 376, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5567 1995–96 |
Single-family resid neighbrhA comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to the Growth Management Act must include a housing element. The housing element must: *ensure the vitality and character of established residential neighborhoods; and *include a statement... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5610 1995–96 |
Child abuse false accusatnsSanctions and a criminal penalty are established for knowingly making a false accusation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5616 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsThe Legislature declares that the goal of the state of Washington is to preserve and restore the natural resources of the state, in particular fish and wildlife, and to improve their habitat. It is the intent of the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5632 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5655 1995–96 |
State freight rail systemThe state's freight rail program is modified to allow rail assistance projects at port-to-rail facilities and on select portions of the mainline. The Department of Transportation evaluates and monitors rail commodity flows and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 380, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5684 1995–96 |
Public disclosureThe three existing definition sections in public disclosure statutes are merged and amended. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 397, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |