Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2609 1995–96 |
Surface mining regulationDesignation of Mineral Resource Lands When a county has classified mineral lands and mineral resource lands of long-term significance, the county must designate sufficient mineral resource lands in the comprehensive plans to... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2611 1995–96 |
Significant historic placesThe State Register of Historic Places is renamed the Washington Heritage Register. Language is added to clarify that nominations to the Washington Heritage Register must comply with rules adopted by the Department of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2615 1995–96 |
Real estate excise tax useThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development shall conduct a study identifying the number of local governments that impose impact fees and the amount of revenues collected from impact fees. The department shall... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2616 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenders/jurisdctnA juvenile who is 15, 16, or 17 years old will automatically be prosecuted as an adult when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm that the juvenile illegally possessed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2621 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2625 1995–96 |
Cert ed employees/probationA certificated teacher or educational staff associate whose work has been judged unsatisfactory must be notified in writing of specific areas of deficiency and suggestions for improvement any time after October 15. The... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2627 1995–96 |
Surface miningDefinition of a Surface Mine . The definition of a surface mine is amended to exclude expressly excavations or grading used as part of an approved development plan where (1) the local government finds that the excavation is an... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2635 1995–96 |
Digital signature actThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given authority to license and regulate certification authorities for digital signatures. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2644 1995–96 |
Sex offenses against childrnSexual intercourse or sexual conduct with a minor at age 16 or 17 is criminalized under certain circumstances. Sexual intercourse with a minor is a gross misdemeanor if the minor is 16 or 17 and the perpetrator is at least... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2654 1995–96 |
WISHA citations limitationThe Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to an employer for a violation of a safety or health standard under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act if the employer demonstrates all of the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2658 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax exemptionsDyed diesel is not subject to the special fuel tax. Anyone may purchase untaxed dyed diesel without any permitting or licensing requirements. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2665 1995–96 |
Regional planning policyThe GMA is amended to provide that in general counties are the unit of local government most appropriate to provide regional governmental services and cities are the unit of local government most appropriate to provide urban... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2668 1995–96 |
Capital punishment sentencinThe period following arraignment during which a prosecutor must serve the defendant with notice of intent to seek the death penalty is increased to 45 days. Any method of service "reasonably likely to provide notice to the... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2669 1995–96 |
Local government associatnsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2683 1995–96 |
Child support determinationMandatory overtime required as a condition of employment is included in a parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the child support obligation. Voluntary overtime not required as a condition of employment is not... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2684 1995–96 |
Abuse/false allegationsA court must sanction a parent involved in a custody or residential schedule dispute who intentionally and falsely accuses the other parent of physical or sexual abuse of the child or a child's sibling if the court finds by... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2693 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersSelf-insured employers are authorized to make determinations of permanent partial disability for undisputed claims they accept after June 30, 1996, that involve only medical treatment and/or time loss payments, and involve a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2701 1995–96 |
Water rights adjudicationReferees appointed by the court, rather than the Department of Ecology, are responsible for conducting certain water rights proceedings. The referee may not be an employee of any party to the proceeding. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2707 1995–96 |
School safetyFindings The Legislature finds that students and staff need to be safe at school and makes various findings about measures to enhance school security. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2710 1995–96 |
Liability accountThis legislation implements a recommendation of a joint DOT, GA and OFM study of the self-insurance program that the interest earnings from the liability self-insurance account be retained within that account. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2711 1995–96 |
Illegal alien offender progrThe Department of Corrections is directed to implement an illegal offender program by July 1, 1997, to meet specified goals. The department is required to place illegal alien offenders who meet the specified eligibility and... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2721 1995–96 |
School bus advertisingRules adopted by the SPI governing the marking of school buses must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on the inside and outside of school buses, if such advertising and educational material... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2723 1995–96 |
Agricultural activitiesTo provide guidance in determining when operations related to agricultural products are to be regulated under WISHA as agricultural operations under agricultural safety standards, and when they are to be regulated as other... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2734 1995–96 |
Sex offender restrictionsAny sex offender under a term of community supervision, community placement, or community service must obey instructions from the DOC to refrain from establishing or maintaining a residence within one-fourth mile or three city... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |