Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2716 1995–96 |
Waste discharge permitsA statutory exemption is created for the issuance, reissuance, or modification of a waste discharge permit that contains conditions no less stringent than federal effluent limitations and state rules. The exemption applies to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2781 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2790 1995–96 |
Governmnt lists & info/distrA state agency is authorized to furnish lists of public information to private companies that provide on-line computer data base services with data bases consisting primarily of public records. The state agency can provide... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2828 1995–96 |
Wireless telephone regulatn"Personal wireless services" and "personal wireless service facilities" are defined using federal definitions. "Microcell" is defined as a wireless communications facility consisting of an antenna that is either (i) four feet... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2932 1995–96 |
Discriminatn dispute resoltnThe Legislature finds that: $ equal protection under the law is essential; $ government entities should not violate the law against discrimination; $ government entities should review their policies to insure that... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2936 1995–96 |
Food storage/ammonia useAmmonia refrigeration systems or systems using A-1 refrigerants used in cold storage warehouses and controlled atmosphere storage warehouses that store fruit or vegetables are not required to comply with specific sections of... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 5053 1995–96 |
Real estate disclosureThe residential real property sellers disclosure statutes are amended. Transfers resulting from a real estate contract forfeiture, or by a lienholder who acquires title through a real estate contract forfeiture, are exempt. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 301, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 5417 1995–96 |
Dependent person abandonmentThe crime of criminal mistreatment applies to conduct of persons employed or entrusted to provide physical care of a dependent person. A third degree of criminal mistreatment is created which covers recklessly creating an... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 5676 1995–96 |
Abusive parents/child visitnA parent's residential time with a child is limited by the court if the parent is convicted of rape of a child in the second or third degree, child molestation in the second or third degree, sexual misconduct with a minor in... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6078 1995–96 |
Regnl transit authrty prjctsA regional transit authority or transit agencies submitting high capacity transportation funding plans for voter approval are no longer required to publish and distribute a brochure describing the proposal. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6129 1995–96 |
Mental health servicesHealth carriers may not write contracts which deny enrollees and mental health practitioners the option of independently arranging to continue care, at the enrollee's expense, after the benefits of the contract expire. Health... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6171 1995–96 |
Special purpose dist electnsNo primary is held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district or for the office of cemetery district commissioner. All candidates filing and qualifying for election to an open commissioner position appear... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6174 1995–96 |
Higher ed system budgetsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board reviews the supplemental budget requests of four-year institutions and the State Board of Community Colleges. The board submits recommendations on the supplemental budget requests to the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6180 1995–96 |
King co. superior court judgThe time period for King County to fill its authorized superior court judicial positions is deleted from the statute. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6197 1995–96 |
Water supply augmentationLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of impoundment of excess water. In considering an application for a new water use or a transfer of a water right, the Department of Ecology is to consider the positive net... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6204 1995–96 |
Negligent driving redefinedThe crime of negligent driving in the first degree is created. It is defined as operating a motor vehicle in a negligent manner and exhibiting the effects of having consumed liquor or illegal drugs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6211 1995–96 |
Criminal justice costsThe Interlocal Cooperation Act is amended to require each county, city or town to be responsible for the costs incident to misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor offenses committed by adults occurring in their respective... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6217 1995–96 |
Teacher preparatn programsCurrent law is modified regarding how the applicant must demonstrate competency in the basic skills. All applicants regardless of age may demonstrate competency through completion of two or more years of college level course... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6247 1995–96 |
Economic developmentWEDFA may provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for more than five economic development projects per year if: 1) the bonds finance manufacturing or processing activities; and 2) the total project cost is less than $10 million. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6251 1995–96 |
Supplemental operating budgtAppropriations from various agencies are modified, with a total net increase of $155 million in | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 283, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6262 1995–96 |
Cougar transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may authorize the purchase of cougar transport tags subsequent to harvest without hounds and can stipulate conditions for their validation and use. The commission is to review cougar management... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6285 1995–96 |
Offender HIV test resultsDepartment of Corrections (DOC) health care providers and local public health officers are required to disclose the sexually transmitted disease status of DOC offenders to the superintendent or administrator of the facility.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6302 1995–96 |
Forest practices boardThe elected member of a county legislative authority appointed by the Governor comes exclusively from one list of three persons provided by the Washington State Association of Counties. The outdated language relating to the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6339 1995–96 |
Alcohol server permitsThe implementation date of the alcohol server permit program is changed from July 1, 1996 to January 1, 1997. Until January 1, 1997, individuals who complete the Liquor Control Board's alcohol server training program may be... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |