Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6769 1995–96 |
General assistance eligibltyThe two central goals for the GAU program are to facilitate entry into the SSI program for permanently and totally disabled recipients and to provide services and training to partially and temporarily disabled recipients to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6774 1995–96 |
Trust land transfer programIt is the intent of the Legislature to establish a public process and clear guidelines for the trust land transfer programs. Revenue is provided for construction of public schools and the replacement properties purchased have... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6775 1995–96 |
Destroyed property/tx reliefReal property taxes and special assessments on property that is destroyed in whole or in part during the year, or that is in a disaster area declared by the Governor and has been reduced in value by more than 20 percent in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6777 1995–96 |
Residence/property tx creditA credit against state regular property taxes on the first $21,750 of value for residential property not primarily used for commercial purposes is authorized. Tax rates are unaffected. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6778 1995–96 |
Habitat conservation plansThe Legislature finds that there is a substantial fiscal impact in the preparation of a habitat conservation plan, as well as long-term effects of the plan on trust income. The Legislature directs that the board must secure... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2187 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. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2322 1995–96 |
Workers' comp exemptionsThe parent of a person at least 18 years of age but under age 21 may elect to exclude the parent's employment of that person from industrial insurance coverage if the person being excluded is employed by the parent in... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2392 1995–96 |
Juv charging & plea dispostnProsecutorial Guidelines for Juvenile Cases . The same nonbinding prosecutorial guidelines already existing for adult criminal cases are placed in statute for juvenile offenses. Minor changes are made in the guidelines to... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2531 1995–96 |
Child abuse\neglect councilThe Secretary of the Department of Health, or the secretary's designee, is added as a voting member to the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2691 1995–96 |
Even start programThe term vocational technical institutes is changed to technical colleges. The term Superintendent of Public Instruction is changed to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2733 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. The local governing body must exercise only those authorities delegated by the Department of Ecology under this law. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2810 1995–96 |
Check cashers and sellersA check casher and seller license and a small loan endorsement are effective until surrendered. The fees charged by the Department of Financial Institutions cover the department's cost of regulation of this industry and are... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6427 1995–96 |
Unfinished nuclear enrgy facThe bill applies only to unfinished nuclear power projects that are not located on federal land. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6579 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2509 1995–96 |
Maritime historic preservatnWhen completing vessel registration, boat owners have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to support the maritime historic restoration and preservation activities of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport and the Steamer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 5, 1996 |
| SB 6782 1995–96 |
Fisher Quarry revenue useDeclares that the 192nd Avenue interchange account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Provides that moneys derived by the department of transportation from activities at the Fisher Quarry in Clark county, less costs... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1996 |
| HB 2917 1995–96 |
Amusement game limitationBusinesses that primarily serve food may be licensed by the Gambling Commission to operate amusement games. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| SB 6781 1995–96 |
Property tax levies/schoolsProvides that, beginning in calendar year 1998, ten percent of the property taxes collected by the state for the support of common schools in the previous year shall be distributed to the school districts in the state to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| SB 6779 1995–96 |
Health care informed consentModifies and clarifies requirements and responsibilities for informed consent to health care. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 6780 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tax exmpA sales and use tax exemption is allowed for the replacement of tangible personal property damaged in floods and for labor and services rendered while repairing residential buildings. The building must be located in a county... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 5026 1995–96 |
Coroner/prosecutor dutiesIn each county with a population of 20,000 or more and less than 40,000, the county legislative authority may appoint a coroner. If a county goes above 40,000, an appointed coroner continues until a coroner is elected at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5044 1995–96 |
City/town initiative petitnsThe affidavit requirement is eliminated. Language is modernized. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5047 1995–96 |
State procurement practicesThe dollar amount of purchases for which the formal, sealed bidding procedure is not required is raised to $100,000. Quotations from $35,000 to $100,000 must be secured from at least five vendors. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |