Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5342 1995–96 |
Natural resourcs impact areaThe Timber Team is renamed the Rural Community Assistance Team. The team and its assistance programs are reauthorized with the following modifications: 1. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5397 1995–96 |
Asbestos certificationIn accordance with federal mandate, inspectors conducting "Good Faith Survey" inspections of construction projects, are required to have federally-recognized accreditation. Certified contractors and supervisors are required... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5445 1995–96 |
Abandoned vehiclesDue process concerns are eliminated by removing the provision that suspends a license for failure to redeem an abandoned vehicle, and replacing it with the requirement that the issue be adjudicated prior to the issuance or... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5503 1995–96 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is designated as the single state agency responsible for encouraging the development of temporary worker housing. Temporary worker housing on rural worksites is declared a permitted use for zoning... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5523 1995–96 |
Criminal defendants' costsCosts of incarceration may not exceed $50 per day. Other court-ordered financial obligations take precedence over the payment of the cost of incarceration. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5537 1995–96 |
Teacher preparation programsBasic Skills Test : The requirements for admission to teacher preparation programs are changed. Applicants are no longer required to have at least the statewide median score on a general achievement test. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5662 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingThe dual responsibility of the Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources is clarified, and the responsibility for performance security bonds is given exclusively to the Department of Ecology. The... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5718 1995–96 |
Fund-raising/fish & wildlifeThe Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife may enter into agreements with any nonprofit volunteer group, including regional fish enhancements and volunteer cooperative fish and wildlife enhancement groups. The... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5962 1995–96 |
Dairy productsThe Department of Agriculture is directed to develop a proposal to impose a civil penalty that would be in lieu of a degrade. In developing a proposal, the department must consult with the federal Food and Drug Administration... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1058 1995–96 |
Liquor vendors' appealsLiquor vendors who are appointed by the Liquor Control Board to sell liquor in communities where no state liquor store exists are no longer subject to the state civil service system and the rules of the state Personnel Resources Board. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1064 1995–96 |
Public works/residentl emplyResidency requirements for employees on public works contracts are repealed. A cross-reference to the repealed requirements is deleted. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1067 1995–96 |
Property tax/hardwood treesShort-rotation hardwoods are exempt from the timber excise tax and subject to property tax. Short-rotation hardwoods are hardwood trees, such as hybrid cottonwoods, cultivated by agricultural methods in growing cycles shorter... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1076 1995–96 |
IAC outdoor recrtn accountngTwo new accounts are created in the state treasury for the purpose of segregating IAC grant programs and revenues for accounting purposes. A new Recreation Resource Account is created to receive revenues from a portion of the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1081 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1176 1995–96 |
Benton county district courtThe striking amendment authorizes an additional district court judge for Benton County, increasing the number of district court judges in the county from two to three. Douglas County is authorized to have one district court judge. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1189 1995–96 |
Crim history informtn dissemEmployer Requested Background Checks : Employers may request background checks from the Washington State Patrol electronically as well as in writing. Fingerprint Identification Account : All receipts from incremental charges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1190 1995–96 |
Transportation fundThe aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1192 1995–96 |
Vehicle load feesWashington State's statutory weight table is brought into compliance with the federal bridge formula. The overweight fee schedule applies to "excess weight over legal capacity" to ensure that both the registered gross weight... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1220 1995–96 |
Air operating permits/SEPAA decision pertaining to the issuance, renewal, reopening, or revision of an air operating permit is not subject to the requirements under the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for the preparation of an environmental... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1310 1995–96 |
Pilotage servicesApplicants for exemption from the Pilotage Act must pay a fee, payable to the pilotage account, for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1311 1995–96 |
Pilotage licensesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1321 1995–96 |
Tuition recovery trust fundInternal references to the tuition recovery fund are corrected. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1362 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe crim jurisThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1389 1995–96 |
Apprentice opticiansAn apprentice is required to have a primary supervisor who is responsible for the work and direct supervision of the apprentice in the apprenticeship program. In the absence of the primary supervisor, the apprentice may be... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |