Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2893 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionFuel tax revenues collected by motor fuel dealers and distributors shall be considered to be held in trust for the state. Items to be included on the application for a dealer or distributor's license are set forth. | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2894 1995–96 |
Aviation services fundingThe users who currently pay the aircraft fuel tax are exempt from paying the sales and use taxes on aircraft fuel. The aircraft fuel tax rate is increased from 3 to 6 percent of the weighted average retail sales price. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2903 1995–96 |
Sex offender info releaseA number of possible limitations on public notification about sex offenders are removed, including (1) clarification about the sources of the information to be disclosed; (2) expansion of the types of sex offenders about whom... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2910 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsPurpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2911 1995–96 |
Transportation agncy budgetsThe Washington State Legislature, the Governor, and other public officials expect continued improvement in accountability of government services. The development of the use of new budget tools, techniques, and approaches will... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2926 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxFeed sold for thoroughbred race horses is exempt from sales and use tax. Raising, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses is exempt from B&O tax. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2929 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Higher Education Network and Distance Education Committee is formed. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2944 1995–96 |
Nursing facilities/rate adjuA minimum occupancy of 85 percent, rather than 90 percent, is to be used in calculating the fiscal year 1996 and all subsequent rates for new nursing facilities which began operation in calendar year 1994, regardless of... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2947 1995–96 |
School buses/reimbursementCategories based on engine placement are added to existing categories and must be ready to bid by June 1, 1996. Districts may place buses in the new categories only during 1996. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2952 1995–96 |
Crimes against family memberThe following crimes are raised to class C felonies if committed by one family or household member against another: $ Reckless endangerment in the second degree $ Coercion $ Stalking $ Criminal trespass in the first degree $... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2954 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tx exmptRepair of residential buildings damaged by flooding or construction of replacement residential buildings destroyed by flooding is exempt from sales and use tax. The building must be located in a county or Indian Nation listed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2955 1995–96 |
B&O tax increase on servicesEliminates the 1993 business and occupation tax rate increases on services. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2956 1995–96 |
Term limitsRequires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2957 1995–96 |
U.S.S. Missouri facilitiesMakes an appropriation of two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5002 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseIt is a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, to commit a simple assault on the following persons while they are performing their official duties: a nurse; a health care provider who works for a hospital; an... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5041 1995–96 |
Local elective office vacncyAuthorization for the appointment of officials pro tempore is granted to second class cities, towns and council-manager form of local government. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5049 1995–96 |
County research servicesThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5050 1995–96 |
Burglary in first degreeFirst degree burglary is committed if a person enters a building with intent to commit a crime and, while in the building or in immediate flight therefrom, assaults any person. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5054 1995–96 |
Travel expenses advancementsThe requirement that local governments maintain a separate checking account for travel advances is repealed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5068 1995–96 |
Executory conditional salesCities, towns and counties may execute executory conditional sales contracts without voter approval if the contract does not increase their total indebtedness above 1 and 1/2 percent of the value of the taxable property in the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5071 1995–96 |
Local voters' pamphletsIf a county publishes a voters' pamphlet for a primary or general election, the pamphlet must include the elective offices and ballot measures for each unit of local government located within the county that is going to appear... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5104 1995–96 |
Capital budgetCapital appropriations for the 1995-97 biennium are modified, and some new capital projects are authorized. Net new appropriations of $14 million in state bond proceeds and $61 million from other funds are provided. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |