Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1414 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1432 1995–96 |
County tax statementsThe requirement that voter approved levy amounts be shown on the property tax bill is changed to include levies approved at all elections, not just general elections. The description of voter-approved taxes is clarified. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1465 1995–96 |
Employee suggestion programThe requirement that the Productivity Board prepare a reward list annually is repealed. The list is required to be published on an ad hoc basis. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1507 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) must establish a process to solicit and prioritize heritage capital projects for potential funding in the state capital budget. Local governments, public development authorities,... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1532 1995–96 |
Mental health counselorsThe qualifications for certification of mental health counselors include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1550 1995–96 |
Criminal trespass/arrestA police officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed criminal trespass first degree or second degree has authority to arrest the person without a warrant. It is not necessary that the crime be... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1553 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe number of words allowed in the concise statement for constitutional amendments, initiatives, and referendum bills is increased to 25. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1603 1995–96 |
Deposit account informationIf a financial institution, in good faith, discloses certain information requested by a law enforcement agency, it is immune from liability for disclosure. A designated law enforcement officer is permitted to request... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1771 1995–96 |
Dishonored check feeThe amount that the drawer of a bad check must pay before trial in order to satisfy the claim of a holder who files a suit is explicitly expanded to include statutory attorneys' fees of $125. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1893 1995–96 |
Corrections dept. recordsThe secretary of the department is authorized to delegate to department employees the authority to certify and maintain custody of the department's records and files. The department may charge reasonable fees for copying,... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5019 1995–96 |
Industrial developmnt sitingCounties planning under the GMA may establish, in consultation with cities, a process for authorizing the siting of major industrial developments outside urban growth areas. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5029 1995–96 |
Children's services committeThe Children's Services Advisory Committee no longer advises the Division of Children and Family Services on matters specifically pertaining to day care. Limitations placed on the composition of the advisory committee are removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5142 1995–96 |
Government payment agreemntsThe authority of the state, and cities, counties, port districts and public utility districts with debt or annual revenues in excess of $100 million to enter into interest rate exchange agreements, commonly known as "swap"... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5182 1995–96 |
County fiscal biennium budgtAll counties are authorized to establish by ordinance a two-year fiscal biennium budget. The ordinance must be enacted at least six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5183 1995–96 |
County auditorsThe terms used for county government are modernized in sections concerning the county auditor, prosecuting attorney, county commissioners, county finances and county road engineer records. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5239 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationFor purposes of the sex offender registration statutes, the term "sex offense" includes any violation of the statute prohibiting communication with a minor for immoral purposes. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5275 1995–96 |
City/town consolidationIf the assumption of indebtedness is to be voted on in a city consolidation election, the question on the ballot must state: "For Assumption of Indebtedness to be paid by the levy of annual property taxes in excess of regular... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5282 1995–96 |
Tax information disclosureThe Department of Revenue or an officer, employee, agent, or representative may not disclose tax information regarding a taxpayer, if the director determines that the disclosure may identify a confidential informant. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5308 1995–96 |
Health professional examintnBoards and/or examining committees for the following professions are able to use national or regional exams: chiropractic, dispensing optician, optometry, dental hygiene, Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy assistants), physical... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5399 1995–96 |
Workers' comp actionsAny settlement proceeds from another jurisdiction are used to offset workers' compensation award payments to claimants in Washington. The department no longer makes retroactive adjustments to an employer's experience rating... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5403 1995–96 |
State horse parkFindings are made regarding the economic and recreational benefits of equestrian activities to the state. The Washington State Horse Park is established and is located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5755 1995–96 |
Donated property/use taxA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5848 1995–96 |
Tulalip Tribe jurisdictionThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Tulalip Tribes. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5895 1995–96 |
Seashore Conservation AreaThe State Parks and Recreation Commission is authorized to exchange state park lands in the Seashore Conservation Area for lands of equal value. Only state parks lands located east of the Seashore Conservation Line may be exchanged. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |