Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1060 1995–96 |
Liquor licensesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to designate a staff member to approve uncontested or unopposed liquor licenses. The procedure for transferring a liquor license to a new owner of an establishment is modified to resemble... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1131 1995–96 |
Retirement contribution rateEvery two years, beginning in 1995, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council adopts the long-term economic assumptions to be used in setting the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees' Retirement System, the... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1156 1995–96 |
Educational foundationsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to hire a contractor to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations for the establishment and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1186 1995–96 |
Social security benefitsWhen the Social Security Administration pays social security retirement benefits or survivors insurance benefits on behalf of a child of a retired person or a deceased person, the benefits must be credited towards the retired... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1195 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity does not: (1) interfere with the normal public use of the water; (2) have any significant adverse environmental... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1206 1995–96 |
Retirement systms restructurThe Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan III is established. Membership consists of TRS employees hired after July 1, 1996 and those members of TRS Plan II opting to transfer to Plan III. Defined Benefit Plan . Vesting of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1348 1995–96 |
Escrow agentsRegulation of escrow agents and officers is transferred from the Department of Licensing to the Department of Financial Institutions. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, rather than the Governor, appoints... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1425 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1858 1995–96 |
Crime victims advocacy offceThe Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is established by statute in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 2058 1995–96 |
Travel service contractorsFor purposes of unemployment insurance coverage, employment does not include services performed by an outside agent who sells or arranges for travel services that are provided to a travel agent if the outside agent is paid by... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5089 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1996, owners of a private telecommunications system serving residential customers and school districts must ensure that the system is connected to the public-switched network. This must be done in such a way that... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5118 1995–96 |
Excess compensatn/retirementThe definition of excess compensation is expanded to include any payment in lieu of an accrual of annual leave or any payment added to regular wages and salary concurrent with a reduction of annual leave; a payment for or in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5219 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceThe crime of stalking committed against a family or household member is included within the definition of domestic violence in the Domestic Violence Protection Act. No fees for filing or service of process may be charged to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 246, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5292 1995–96 |
Gas pipeline safety violatnsReferences to specific penalty amounts for violating natural gas pipeline safety provisions are removed. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to set penalty levels by rule. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5326 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationSex offenders under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service or convicted under the laws of a foreign country are required to register with the county sheriff in the offender's county of residence. Whenever any... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5406 1995–96 |
Consumer credit interestThe expiration of the provision which removes the cap on interest rates is repealed. The interest rate cap on retail installment sales transactions is repealed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5421 1995–96 |
Background checksFor the purposes of requesting and receiving background checks, the definition of a vulnerable adult is expanded to include all individuals, regardless of age, who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5592 1995–96 |
Coastal crab fishing licenseA person qualifies for a coastal crab license if that person designated a qualifying vessel or qualifying replacement vessel after December 31, 1993, on a license that meets certain criteria. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5629 1995–96 |
New vehicle warrantiesA number of refinements are added to the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act. The definition of "fleet vehicles," which are not covered by the act, is clarified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5633 1995–96 |
Spartina controlThe Legislature finds that Spartina presents a significant hydrological threat to Washington, as well as to other states and Canadian provinces. It also finds that current laws and regulations designed to protect the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |