Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6121 1995–96 |
Medicare supplement insurancSubsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with incomes below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Additionally, the Health Care Authority is required to design... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6122 1995–96 |
Patient choice/health careThe original bill is stricken and replaced by three requirements of every health carriers, with respect to every health plan delivered, issued for delivery or renewed after January 1, 1997. The first requirement is that a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6130 1995–96 |
Adult cabarets and theatersA new chapter is created for the regulation of adult entertainment businesses which establishes standards of conduct for employees, entertainers and customers of adult cabarets and adult theaters. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6131 1995–96 |
Sexually explicit film/videoA cause of action is created against any person who coerces another into performing sexually explicit conduct in a film or video. A victim may recover actual damages, punitive damages, attorneys' fees and court costs, as well... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6132 1995–96 |
Campaign financing disclosurThe campaign financing provisions do not apply to election campaigns for an office in a political subdivision which does not encompass a whole county and contains fewer than 1,000 registered voters. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6133 1995–96 |
Local judge sentencing enforConditions of release, suspension, or deferral by a municipal court prohibiting an offender from being present or remaining within any designated anti-prostitution emphasis area may specify prohibited areas of prostitution... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6135 1995–96 |
Title 35A RCW gender languagTitle 35A (optional municipal code) is revised to utilize gender-neutral language. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6137 1995–96 |
Child care/emplyer tax credtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6147 1995–96 |
Vocational rehab equipmentThe statutory ceiling of $1,000 per item which may be granted to program participants is deleted. The ceiling is set by state financial policies and regulations. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6150 1995–96 |
Health professnl servce corpCertain licensed and certified health care professionals are given the ability to form a single professional service corporation or limited liability company. The legislation grants this to 17 different health care professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6151 1995–96 |
Thurston co. superior courtTwo additional superior court judicial positions are authorized for Thurston County, increasing the number of superior court judicial positions in Thurston County from six to eight. One judicial position is effective July 1,... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6154 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe definition of "employer" is amended to include an institution of higher education that has a fully operational fire department on January 1, 1996. Current members of PERS who are fire fighters at such institutions of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6155 1995–96 |
Teachers' retiremnt plan IIISubstitute teachers in the Teachers Retirement System Plan II may transfer to plan III, effective for any month for which they purchase service credit. Substitute teachers who establish service credit for January 1998,... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6156 1995–96 |
PERS I separationAn inactive member of PERS I who separates from service before normal retirement age and who does not withdraw employee contributions may retire with 25 years of service at age 55 or with five years of service age 60. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6158 1995–96 |
Inmate conversatn monitoringA new exemption to the state Privacy Act is created authorizing the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor nontelephonic conversations in the living areas and common spaces of department facilities without first... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6160 1995–96 |
Real estate map preparationIt is specified that as part of the assessor's duties the county assessor must also prepare and maintain a complete set of maps. The maps indicate parcel configuration for county lands. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6163 1995–96 |
Health care insurers/tax exmThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6166 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auA new sunset date of the year 2001 is established for the Authority. Legislative findings are made regarding the need to emphasize plan implementation, technical assistance, coordinated research and education, and long-term... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6167 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageSuperior courts are given jurisdiction to hear divorce cases if the petitioner is a nonresident spouse who is married (1) to a resident of this state or (2) to a member of the armed forces who is stationed in this state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6170 1995–96 |
Real property valuationThe appraisal of the true and fair value of real property for property tax purposes must be consistent with federal, state and local health and environmental regulations. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6172 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife license feesAll duplicate licenses, tags, stamps, and permits that are issued are subject to a single $10 fee. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6175 1995–96 |
Educational trust fundThe State Educational Trust Fund is established to allow the HECB to expend these funds to provide financial aid to eligible students. The trust fund provides the vehicle for the state to meet its scholarship obligations under... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6179 1995–96 |
Impanelling juriesJurors are selected at random from a pool of jurors that is summoned. A preliminary examination of prospective jurors is conducted to determine their competence or suitability. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6181 1995–96 |
Deferred prosecutionBefore an order of deferred prosecution is entered, the person seeking the deferred prosecution must execute a statement acknowledging his or her rights. In addition, the person must acknowledge and waive the following rights:... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6182 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness level VIII which... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |