Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5751 1995–96 |
Liquor consumptionIt is a civil infraction for a person apparently under the influence of liquor to purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the Liquor Control Board. The fine for violating the statute is established at not less... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5770 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur claimmantsIf an unemployed worker fits the profile of workers likely to exhaust regular benefits, the individual must participate in reemployment services in order to receive benefits. This requirement does not apply if the individual... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5776 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/water resourA definition of "wetlands" is added to the Shoreline Act that is identical to the definition under the GMA. Excluded from the wetlands definition under both acts are wetlands created after July 1, 1990 that were... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5795 1995–96 |
City limits reductionFor cities with a population over 400,000 (Seattle), an alternative method for reduction of city limits is established as follows: (1) the area to be excluded must contain at least 10 percent of the qualified voters of the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5800 1995–96 |
Developmntl disablties serviIt is the intent of the Legislature that any financial savings from reductions and efficiencies in the DDD budget be redirected to provide public or private community services for persons who otherwise do not receive them. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5873 1995–96 |
Handicapped parking violatnsAny person who parks an unauthorized vehicle in a parking place reserved for disabled persons is subject to a monetary penalty of $250, plus any additional public safety and education assessments imposed by the court. The same... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 384, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5943 1995–96 |
Convention and trade centerA county or city may impose an additional sales and use tax of up to 0.1 percent if approved by the voters. A city cannot levy the tax unless the county waives its right to levy the tax in the city. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 386, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5977 1995–96 |
Forensic investigationsThe Death Investigations Council is renamed the Forensic Investigations Council. It replaces the Advisory Council on Criminal Justice Services as the assisting entity of the Washington State Patrol crime lab. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1724 1995–96 |
Growth managementPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| SB 5162 1995–96 |
Vietnam vet tuition exemptnPublic baccalaureate institutions and community colleges may exempt eligible Vietnam veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after October 1, 1977. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| SB 5119 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1995 |
May 12, 1995 |
| HB 1117 1995–96 |
Crimes at penal facilitiesFelony crimes that apply to offenders confined in state penal institutions are extended to apply to inmates confined in local jails. These crimes include prison riot, holding a hostage, preventing an officer from performing... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1130 1995–96 |
Locomotive whistlesCities and counties are authorized to enact ordinances limiting train whistles at crossings equipped with "supplemental safety measures," as defined in federal law. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1140 1995–96 |
Criminal history/sentencingOffenses may not wash out if the defendant commits any gross misdemeanor or felony crime that results in a conviction during the period specified. A federal felony that does not have a clearly comparable Washington offense, or... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1165 1995–96 |
Excise & property taxesLimited liability companies are added to the list of organizations defined as persons or companies in the business and occupation tax law. Managers of limited liability companies may be held personally responsible for any... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1205 1995–96 |
Physician referralsThe state Medicaid program is brought into compliance with federal OBRA requirements. Physicians are prohibited from self-referring Medicaid clients to medical facilities or services in which the physician or his/her family... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1273 1995–96 |
Indian tribes/fuel tax refndThe Department of Licensing may enter into an agreement with any federally recognized Indian tribe located on a reservation within Washington State regarding the imposition, collection or use of motor fuel tax or special fuel... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1298 1995–96 |
Methadone treatment programMethadone treatment is expanded to include opiate substitute treatment. This change allows for the use of new synthetic opiate substitutes in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |