Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5297 1995–96 |
Ambulatory surgical centersThe Department of Health establishes licensure standards for construction, maintenance and operation of ambulatory surgical centers. Ambulatory surgical centers include any distinct entity operating exclusively to perform... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5469 1995–96 |
County ombudsmanAny county legislative authority may establish the position of county ombudsperson or office of peoples' advocate. An ombudsperson or peoples' advocate is elected to a term of four years and must be an attorney. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5485 1995–96 |
Community councilsA community council may be created in unincorporated areas of any county. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5879 1995–96 |
Shoreline vegetation heightPersons cannot install on shoreline property used for residential or commercial purposes any ornamental vegetation which significantly obstructs or restricts the view from existing residences on areas adjoining such shorelines. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5955 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementThe Legislature recognizes that minor children should be assured frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the child's parents. The Legislature further finds that both parents should... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6094 1995–96 |
Property tax administrationThe county legislative authority may establish a reasonable processing fee for an owner of land desiring that it be designated as forest land and valued at current use. Reclassifying open space, farm and agricultural land, or... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6103 1995–96 |
Boundary review brd per diemThe compensation for a boundary review board members is raised from $25 to $50 per day. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: There was a correction of a printing error. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6105 1995–96 |
Recording of documentsBasic county auditor recording charges are stated for instruments which are 8.5 by 14 inches in size. Standards are established for the size, layout and content of the face page of any instrument presented for recording. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6106 1995–96 |
Candidacy filings cutoffThe time for filing declarations of candidacy for elective office is the five days commencing on the second Monday of July. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6124 1995–96 |
Optionl basic health pln srvEffective January 1998, the list of health services enumerated in statute as discretionary are made mandatory, and medical rehabilitation, chiropractic and midwifery are added to the list. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6134 1995–96 |
Prostitution penaltiesA third or subsequent conviction of prostitution within five years is a gross misdemeanor. Permitting prostitution is also a gross misdemeanor upon the third conviction within five years. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6140 1995–96 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing must estimate its costs, both direct and indirect, to create, design and procure the first minimum order of a special license plate series authorized. Upon DOL authorizing a special license plate... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6141 1995–96 |
Investor-owned water cos.An additional 14-day comment period is added at the end of the 30-day review period for rate changes for investor-owned water companies that fall under UTC jurisdiction but only if the UTC staff recommends an increase.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6161 1995–96 |
Tree, timber or shrub damageIn addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6187 1995–96 |
Quieting title/arbitrationQuiet title actions to real property are subject to mandatory arbitration. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6191 1995–96 |
Credit card in liquor storesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6202 1995–96 |
County commissioner boardsAny noncharter county may increase its board of commissioners from three to five members. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6255 1995–96 |
Health insurnc premium ratesHealth maintenance organizations and health care service contractors must file premium rates they intend to use with the Insurance Commissioner for all of their products prior to use. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6275 1995–96 |
writ of restitution executnA tenant who is served a writ of restitution may, within three days, seek a court order suspending the execution of the writ. A judge cannot grant the suspension unless the tenant certifies in writing that reasonable efforts... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6295 1995–96 |
Publ emplyees/long-term careThe Public Employees' Benefits Board is directed to design and offer long-term care insurance plans for all eligible public employees and retired employees. Participation in these plans is optional, but if retired or active... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6319 1995–96 |
County fees/credit cardFor payment of certain fees, the county is given the discretion to accept credit or debit cards if the payor agrees to pay a fee to cover the actual cost of the transaction. The fees subject to payment by credit or debit cards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6338 1995–96 |
Private school kindergartensThe State Board of Education has the authority to include kindergarten program offerings in the approval of private schools. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |