Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5267 1995–96 |
Write-in candidatesAny person who files a declaration of candidacy as a write-in candidate must pay a filing fee in the same manner required of other candidates filing for the office. Write-in votes cannot be tallied separately for a person who... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5378 1995–96 |
Border area funds distributnBorder area is redefined as any incorporated city or town located within seven miles of the Washington-Canadian border or any point of land surrounded on three sides by water and adjacent to the Canadian border. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5402 1995–96 |
Workers' comp penaltiesThe department is given 180 days to issue an assessment against a former employer and mail a copy of the assessment to the successor. The statutory language pertaining to misrepresentation of payroll is modified to proscribe... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5780 1995–96 |
Viatical settlementsPersons or businesses involved in the process of buying the life insurance policy of a terminally ill person must be licensed by the commissioner. This includes those who offer or advertise the availability of viatical... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5876 1995–96 |
OFM population determinatnsThe 20-year growth management planning population projections prepared by OFM must also be reviewed with the cities within the county for which the projection is prepared. The county and its cities may provide OFM relevant... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5575 1995–96 |
Anatomical gifts by minorsIndividuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may make anatomical gifts, by following the statutory procedure and by obtaining the signed consent of their parent or guardian. If the consent is not obtained, the gift becomes valid... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 26, 1995 |
| SB 5209 1995–96 |
Water/sewer service extensnThe jurisdiction of a boundary review board to review an extension of water service by a city, town or special purpose district beyond its corporate boundaries if the extension is within that jurisdiction's service area... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 24, 1995 |
| SB 5992 1995–96 |
Work force training/educatnThe board is required to report annually to the Legislature regarding progress in implementing the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education. The board's comprehensive plan must be updated every two years... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 22, 1995 |
| SB 5075 1995–96 |
Crown Hill elementary school$5,520,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to fund emergency school construction at Crown Hill Elementary School in the Bremerton School District. When the State Board of... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5101 1995–96 |
Game fish catch record cardsThe director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife is given the authority to regulate the administration of the steelhead trout catch record program. The rebate program for return of catch record cards is continued. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5200 1995–96 |
Naval equipment transfer/taxThe use of naval aircraft training equipment transferred to Washington state from a naval installation in another state as a result of the federal base closure act is exempt from use tax. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5235 1995–96 |
Clark co. superior crt judgeAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Clark County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Clark County from six to seven. Clark County is responsible for the costs associated with the additional... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5372 1995–96 |
Publ works brd project fundsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1995, the following are authorized: loans totaling $51.9 million and $494,000 for emergency public works projects. Additional project approval for $8.4 million is... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5647 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college empl leaveAccrued sick leave must be transferrable between a college district and the college board, an educational service district, any school district, or any other higher education institution. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5771 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt ins liablty/emplrFor unemployment insurance purposes, the business entity supplying employees to another firm is considered the employer. This includes temporary help agencies, employee leasing firms and employee referral agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5806 1995–96 |
School district budgetsAll school districts must submit their budget to the appropriate educational service district by July 10 for review and comment. If the state's operating budget is not approved until after June 1, the Superintendent of Public... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5868 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisA tenant who owns his or her mobile home at the time a mobile home park is closed or converted is eligible to obtain relocation assistance from the MHRAF, upon approval of an application filed with the Department of Community,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5882 1995–96 |
Surplus property disposalThe estimated value of surplus property at which the state or a political subdivision must follow formal hearing and notice requirements for disposal is raised from $5,000 to $50,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5888 1995–96 |
Sewerage/storm water controlWhen county governments fix rates for water, sewerage and storm water control services, customers may be classified by the nonprofit public benefit status of the land user. When cities or towns fix rates for systems of... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5894 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept. wetlandsThe Department of Transportation is required to develop a strategic plan for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of wetlands owned by the department. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6011 1995–96 |
School district liabilty insSchool districts are not required to purchase liability insurance through the Health Care Authority. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6028 1995–96 |
Harassment of childA parent or guardian of a child under age 18 may petition a court for a protection order in cases of unlawful harassment. The parent or guardian may seek a protection order restraining a person over age 18 from contact with... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| HB 1059 1995–96 |
Liquor act enforcementOnce a month, an individual of lawful drinking age may bring up to two liters of spirits or wine or a case of beer into this state from another state without paying the liquor tax and markup. The liquor must be for personal or... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1068 1995–96 |
Port district debt limitsPort districts having less than $800 million in value of taxable property in 1991 are authorized to continue to use their increased indebtedness. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |