Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1692 1995–96 |
Clerks' feesProvisions of the code concerning fees collected by the clerk of the superior court are restructured under the following format: (1) a section is created which specifies the fees that are divided between the county, the state... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 292, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1725 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesRestrictions on the designation of housing authority commissioners are altered. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1730 1995–96 |
Law enforcmnt offcrs/arbitraFor purposes of defining "uniformed personnel" in the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, the population threshold for including law enforcement officers is modified beginning July 1, 1997. "Uniformed personnel"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1770 1995–96 |
Plumbing certif of competncyThe Department of Labor and Industries may, at its discretion, establish a pilot project in Eastern Washington covering local compliance inspections relating to certificate of competency laws. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1809 1995–96 |
Naturopaths' authorityNurses and licensed practical nurses are authorized to work under the direction of a naturopathic physician, consistent with their scopes of practice. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission establishes rules for RNs who... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1821 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp disqualifcFor unemployment insurance purposes, an individual who receives a settlement or other proceeds as a result of a negotiated settlement for termination of an employment contract with a public agency is considered to be receiving... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1865 1995–96 |
GuardianshipDSHS is entitled to receive notice of proceedings that affect the assets of DSHS clients. Language that a guardian may not receive compensation for services provided by DSHS for which the incapacitated person is eligible is eliminated. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1871 1995–96 |
Transit system/utility taxTransit agencies imposing the household/utility tax for transit, or the business and occupation tax for transit, are eligible for transit sales and use tax equalization payments. The equalization payments are based on a local... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1872 1995–96 |
Physical therapy boardThe Board of Physical Therapy is expressly authorized to adopt rules specifying the education and training requirements for supportive personnel. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill includes discipline as... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1879 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender costsA juvenile's parents, or other legally obligated person, is not required to pay costs of support, treatment, and confinement of the juvenile if the juvenile is being confined for an offense that was committed against a member... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1889 1995–96 |
State auditor's officeReferences to the Division of Municipal Corporations and the Division of Departmental Audits are deleted. The State Auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as deemed necessary. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1906 1995–96 |
Child care licensingSafeguarding the health, safety and well-being of children, expectant mothers and developmentally disabled persons is declared to be paramount over the right of any person to provide care. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 302, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1941 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe elementary grades assessment developed by the Commission on Student Learning must assess students' reading literacy skills by the spring of third grade, and at other appropriate grade levels. School districts must use the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1995 1995–96 |
Health insurance high riskThe statute is modified to permit HMO's and contractors to receive the High Risk Pool tax deductions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The transfer of HMO/contractor premium tax revenue collected until March 1996 from... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 2057 1995–96 |
Judicial retirement eligbltyA judge who is appointed to a position as a federal judge or federal magistrate is permitted to qualify for a partial retirement allowance if the judge has 12 years of experience. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 2067 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org/proprty tx exmProperty being constructed or remodeled for use by a nonprofit artistic, scientific, historical, literary, musical, dance, dramatic, or educational organization is exempt from property tax. To be eligible for the exemption the... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5103 1995–96 |
1993-95 supplemental appropr1993-95 biennial appropriations for various state agencies are modified. Significant | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5333 1995–96 |
Trust funds investmentThe Investment of Trust Funds Act is amended to codify existing case law and to clarify the statutes governing the investment of trust monies. A fiduciary has a duty to invest trust funds solely in the interest of the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5880 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnA member of the Public Employee's Retirement System Plan I who has at least 20 years of service and whose spouse is mentally or physically incapacitated may retire early if the incapacity is likely to be permanent, the spouse... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 6004 1995–96 |
Criminal justice joint agreeCities and counties, or any combination thereof, are expressly authorized for criminal justice purposes to participate in interlocal agreements for the expenditure of funds received from the criminal justice sales and use tax.... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1589 1995–96 |
Health care quality assurancBy July 1, 1995, the DOH must form an interagency group with the Health Care Authority, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Department of Labor and Industries for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| SB 5386 1995–96 |
Basic health planA goal for BHP enrollment is established at 500,000 lives; 250,000 adults and 250,000 children through expanded medical assistance services (Medicaid). Hospitals, rural health care facilities and community health centers may... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1047 1995–96 |
Restitution for victimsThe period of time in which a court must set restitution is extended from 60 to 180 days. The court may continue the hearing for good cause. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |