Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5098 1995–96 |
County financial functionsEleven sections of Chapter 301, Session Laws of 1994, are reenacted under the title: "An act relating to county financial functions". | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5129 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric transmission or distribution lines or equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5156 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsThe WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such times as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide intra-LATA service, or June 30, 1998, whichever is earlier. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5234 1995–96 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe eligibility requirement of a minimum disposition of 52 weeks is eliminated. Juveniles with dispositions of any length up to 78 weeks are now eligible to participate in the juvenile offender basic training camp program. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5243 1995–96 |
Miniature boilersThe provision that grants special permits only for miniature hobby boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, is eliminated. The current limits on the size, specifications, and use of these miniature boilers remain intact. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5253 1995–96 |
Publ health improvement planBased on the public health improvement plan, the state Department of Health must identify key health outcomes sought for the population, such as improved immunization rates, and the capacity needed by the public health system... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5278 1995–96 |
Self defense/awardsThe statute requiring the state to pay the legal expenses of a defendant found not guilty by reason of self-defense is amended. Notwithstanding a finding of self-defense, the court may deny or reduce the amount of expenses... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5294 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe municipality is given the authority to pay voluntarily the fire fighter's share of the $60 per year fee. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5332 1995–96 |
SecuritiesVarious filing requirements are eliminated. The director is permitted to issue subpoenas for other states, if the activity that occurred in the other states also violated Washington's Securities Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5334 1995–96 |
Corporations actThe reinstatement period for a corporation is extended to five years. Application for reinstatement may be made by either the corporation's shareholders or board of directors determined as of the date of dissolution. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5335 1995–96 |
Investment securities/UCCArticle 8 now comprises six parts: (1) general provisions; (2) issue and issuer; (3) transfer of certificated and uncertificated securities; (4) registration; (5) security entitlements (a new part); and (6) transition and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5351 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersThe Office of Child Care Policy Licensor, rather than the Department of Licensing, certifies that a family day-care facility is providing a safe passenger loading area. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5367 1995–96 |
Failure to obey an officerThe crime of wilfully failing or refusing to comply with a lawful order of a flagman, police officer or fire fighter is a misdemeanor. It is a misdemeanor for a driver to refuse to provide his or her name and address when... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5463 1995–96 |
Alcohol servers permitsA mandatory alcohol server training program is established. Effective July 1, 1996, individuals participating in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption must complete a class 12 or 13 alcohol... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5479 1995–96 |
School transfers/open enrollStudents receiving home-based instruction may apply to transfer their registration to nonresident districts. The nonresident district must consider all applications for admission equally, including those from students... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5520 1995–96 |
Placement of childrenA permanency plan may include independent living, if the child is 16 years or older. The plan must identify the services to be provided for the child's successful transition from foster care to independent living. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5563 1995–96 |
Hotel liquor licensesClass H licensed hotels may extend their license to property owned or controlled by leasehold interest for use as a conference or convention center or banquet facility. These facilities are open to the general public for... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5609 1995–96 |
Air pollution control authrtLocal air authorities administering the agricultural burning permit program must not limit the number of days of allowable burning, but may consider other criteria such as weather conditions. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5625 1995–96 |
Hunting licensesA hunting license is valid for the year following its issuance for use in January waterfowl seasons. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5699 1995–96 |
Internatnl student exchangeThe Secretary of State must annually provide the Superintendent of Public Instruction a list of all currently registered international student placement organizations. The superintendent must distribute that list to all state... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5997 1995–96 |
Fireworks regulationThe bill contains changes and new language to various sections of the code pertaining to fireworks. Definitions . The definitions of "fireworks," "special fireworks," and "common fireworks" are amended to be consistent with... | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |