Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5724 1995–96 |
Court reports publictn/distrThe Commission's duties and membership are changed. The Commission no longer publishes the opinions; instead, it serves as an advisory body to the Supreme Court regarding the publication of the courts' decisions. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5742 1995–96 |
Vocational agricul teachersThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5799 1995–96 |
Adult family home licensureThe findings and intent section of the adult family homes chapter is expanded to recognize that adult family homes serve different populations, such as the elderly and the developmentally disabled, which each have different... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5898 1995–96 |
Grass burning alternativesIt is mandated that any study authorized by the task force and approved by Department of Ecology must be conducted by Washington State University. WSU is required to submit a brief report every two years to the appropriate... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 6045 1995–96 |
Retired administratorsA retired administrator under Plan I may serve as a replacement administrator for an additional 15 days without a reduction in retirement benefits, if the school district adopts a resolution declaring an emergency exists due... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5728 1995–96 |
Intrnl investment mangmnt coThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax of 0.012 percent. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1995 |
May 4, 1995 |
| HB 1035 1995–96 |
Death investigatn/DSHS facilThe Department of Health, DSHS, local health departments, coroners and medical examiners develop a consistent process for reviewing unexpected deaths of minors under certain conditions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1053 1995–96 |
Wood stove use limitationsThe provisions of existing law authorizing a single stage burn ban are deleted. The provisions authorizing a geographical limitation on the use of noncertified stoves are limited to the sole purpose of a contingency measure to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1162 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste feesDOE must collect the $35 hazardous waste fees from all "hazardous waste generators," which are defined as all persons whose primary business activities are identified by the Department of Ecology to generate any quantity of... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1224 1995–96 |
Educational waiversThe State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant waivers to school districts from statutes and rules relating to the length of the school year and student-to-teacher ratios. Other... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1249 1995–96 |
Essential academic learningThe Commission on Student Learning is given an additional year to develop the assessment system for the sciences, civics and history, geography, arts, health and fitness, analytical thinking, and career knowledge. The initial... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1342 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accThe trust land purchase account is eliminated and the parks renewal and stewardship account is created. All State Park revenue, including user fees, leases, and concessions are deposited into the renewal and stewardship account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1517 1995–96 |
Loc gov/federl & privt fundsCounties, cities, towns and public corporations are authorized to engage in federally guaranteed "conduit financings". More specifically, these entities may: * issue federally guaranteed notes under Section 108 of the Housing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1583 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government fails to adopt procedures for reporting improper governmental activity, an employee may report alleged improper governmental action directly to the county prosecuting attorney. If the county prosecuting... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 2036 1995–96 |
Consumr credt unemplymnt insA person may obtain information related to processing a credit casualty insurance request without being a licensed agent or broker. The commissioner may issue a limited license to allow transaction of credit casualty insurance. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5012 1995–96 |
Fishery license transfer feeThe commercial fishing license transfer fee is reduced from three and one-half times the resident renewal fee to $50. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5017 1995–96 |
Commercial fishery licensesIf the Department of Fish and Wildlife does not allow a commercial fishing season during a license year, the department may either waive the license fee for a commercial fishery or may refund the commercial fishery license fee... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5088 1995–96 |
Sexually violent predatorsComprehensive revisions are made to the sexually violent predator statute to reflect concerns expressed in recent court decisions; in addition, the operation of the statute is clarified. The definition of a sexual predator is... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5287 1995–96 |
School loan forgivenessWashington students who participate in the Professional Student Exchange Program and enroll in out-of-state programs (optometry and osteopathy) not offered in Washington receive tuition assistance in the form of loans that may... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |