Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6392 1995–96 |
Managed care disclosuresAll health maintenance organizations and health care service contractors must disclose information about their health plans. The disclosure must be in concise and specific terms and must include any costs associated with the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6428 1995–96 |
Irrigation district mergersEither the special district's board of supervisors or ten land owners within the affected district are allowed to sign the petition requesting a merger. Boundary review boards have no jurisdiction over the merger of diking and... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6430 1995–96 |
Social card gamesA card room licensee may be allowed by the Gambling Commission to operate up to 15 separate card tables at an establishment. In addition, licensees are authorized to act as custodian of player supported prize contests... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6476 1995–96 |
Vehicle and vessel feesThe licensing authority of county auditors and subagents is expanded to include vessel registration and titles. Every three years DOL must analyze and evaluate the service fee structure, and make any recommendations for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6482 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6532 1995–96 |
Vessel registration exemptnVessels that are validly registered in another state, but are removed to this state for principal use, have six months to register instead of 60 days. This extension is valid until July 1, 1999. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6542 1995–96 |
Offender grievance processThe Department of Corrections (DOC) is required to apply to the United States Attorney General for changes to the department's inmate grievance procedure certified by the federal government. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6637 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdThe standards of review for growth management hearings boards are amended and clarified. The presumption of validity for comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA is extended to any other required actions. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6666 1995–96 |
Nuisance aquatic weedsA committee is established to develop a state lake health plan to address long-term solutions to lake problems. The plan must look at: the science of lake management; an analysis of the federal and state laws pertaining to... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6680 1995–96 |
Agency performance assessmntThe Legislative Committee on Performance Review (LCPR) is established. The 13-member bipartisan committee consists of the minority and majority leaders of each house, the chairs and ranking minority members of the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 317, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6692 1995–96 |
Weed control on federal landThe state Weed Board must work with various federal agencies to coordinate state and federal weed control and encourage federal agencies to devote more time and resources to weed control. The board assists federal land... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6702 1995–96 |
Administrative rules reviewA person must petition the relevant agency to change a rule before a petition can be made to JARRC to review the rule. A majority vote of the whole committee is required for committee decisions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 318, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6767 1995–96 |
State employee compensationThe criteria in effect for the current biennium concerning granting salary adjustments and reclassifications are made permanent. OFM must review the agency's fiscal impact statement. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2291 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2472 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceProtection orders, restraining orders, and no-contact orders may specify that the person being restrained may not enter the grounds of a home, school, workplace, or day care center. A violation of a no-contact order issued... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2484 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers os expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. An exemption from sales and use tax is... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2567 1995–96 |
Property action notificationWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2623 1995–96 |
Controlled substnc identifctIt is illegal to use more than one name to obtain a controlled substance. Individuals are required to inform all providers of any legal name change. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2661 1995–96 |
Public funds regulationWithin the PDPA, several definitions are modified or added. Public corporations are added to the list of entities for whom a treasurer or custodian holds public funds. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 256, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2664 1995–96 |
Competitive negotiationsMunicipalities may acquire electronic data processing or telecommunication, equipment, software, or services either through competitive negotiation or competitive bidding. If competitive negotiation, then a request for... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2672 1995–96 |
Greyhound racingGreyhound racing is prohibited in the state of Washington. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2682 1995–96 |
Library capital faclty areasThe vote to establish a library capital facility area and any votes for an excess levy may occur at a general or special election. County legislative authorities are encouraged to request elections at general elections or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2689 1995–96 |
Oral/maxillofacial surgeryThe dental scope of practice is clarified to include any dental or oral maxillofacial surgery. "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2703 1995–96 |
Occuaptional safety & healthA section of law is repealed that requires the posting of certain warning signs if a pesticide with a reentry interval of more than 24 hours is applied to a labor-intensive agricultural crop and requires employees to vacate... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |