Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6184 1995–96 |
Insurance premium tax creditThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: Under the original bill, insurance companies that pay an assessment to the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6186 1995–96 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. An application procedure for the Washington State organ... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6190 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6205 1995–96 |
New countiesThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition Requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6206 1995–96 |
Cosmetology programThe Department of Licensing is required to inspect schools of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring at least once a year. In addition, the department is required to inspect cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6207 1995–96 |
Child victim interviewsThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to undertake a study of jurisdictions within and outside the state which have experience developing protocols and training standards for investigating child sexual... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6208 1995–96 |
Misdemeanant probationThe supervision fee that may be charged offenders convicted of misdemeanors in municipal, district, or superior courts is increased from $50 to $100 per month. A definition of probation department and qualifications for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6209 1995–96 |
Foreign org license platesThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to issue special license plates for passenger vehicles that are owned or leased by officers of a "Recognized Foreign Organization" at no charge. The applicant for a special... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6210 1995–96 |
Wetlands development/compensLegislative findings are made regarding the value of advanced compensatory mitigation in providing certainty to project applicants, reducing permit times, and providing better overall habitat protection than individual... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6216 1995–96 |
Board of educatn offic staffThe State Board of Education may appoint an executive director, who also must serve as the board's secretary. The board may also appoint other staff to support the duties of the board, including duties delegated to the board... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6223 1995–96 |
Construction trade admin proThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail, and applicants have the right to appeal. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6230 1995–96 |
Out-of-home care providersThe circumstances under which the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to report complaints against child day care centers and family day care providers are specified. They include any adverse licensing... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6231 1995–96 |
Sexually aggressive youthA policy must be implemented by the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA)) in the Department of Social and Health Services which includes the following elements: (1) assessment tools for determining when a child is... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6232 1995–96 |
Retirement survivor benefitsFor deaths occurring on or after July 1, 1995, if a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System Plan I (PERS I) applies for a nonduty disability retirement, submits adequate evidence to support a disability determination... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6235 1995–96 |
Public service ethics stndrdThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6237 1995–96 |
Vehicles/wireless communctnsLaw enforcement vehicles may be equipped with mobile computer networks. Hands-free, wireless communication systems may be used by motorists while driving a motor vehicle, as approved by the State Patrol. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6239 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis educationThe Department of Health is required to establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis on educating... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6245 1995–96 |
Child death investigationsDSHS Regional Administrators perform fact-finding, in the event of unexpected deaths of minors in the care of DSHS. After receiving the results of the fact-finding, a multidisciplinary community child death review team... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6250 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6252 1995–96 |
Felony classificationA system is established for classifying felonies that are not in the Washington criminal code: if the maximum sentence for a first conviction of a felony is 20 years or more, the felony is treated as a class A felony; if the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6254 1995–96 |
Western state hosptl proprtyThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6263 1995–96 |
Equine and oxen useAdded to the list of activities to which the animal cruelty law does not apply is the normal and usual use of equine and oxen for logging, riding, showing, vaulting, driving or drafting purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6271 1995–96 |
Salvage vehicle title brandThe requirement that titles and registration certificates of rebuilt vehicles be branded is expanded to include vehicles under six years of age. Markings indicating a vehicle has been rebuilt are only applied to the door... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6273 1995–96 |
Public works projectsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1996, the following are authorized: loans for 67 public works projects totaling $96,785,915. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6282 1995–96 |
Cooperative associationsA liquidated damages provision is added to the cooperative incorporation statute. The cooperative association may make and execute marketing contracts. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |