Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6340 1995–96 |
Single source aquifersState agencies must maintain continuing forestry on all state forest lands on islands when those lands lie above a single source aquifer. State-owned forest lands must not be converted to a higher use when the conversion would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6345 1995–96 |
Gambling terms definedThe definition of "sale or sold" is established in the gambling statutes. It includes a solicitation for a donation in conjunction with participation in a raffle whether or not an amount is suggested for the donation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6363 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifictThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6364 1995–96 |
Fish and wildlife commissnrsFish and wildlife commissioners are limited to no more than 12 years of service. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: Wildlife commissioners' terms are reduced to four years from six years; total service is limited to 12 years. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6370 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe regulatory definition of public water system is changed to allow an additional exemption for systems with four or fewer connections, at the discretion of the local legislative body. The operator certification statute and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6373 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsIndividuals who record legal instruments with a county auditor or recording officer are required to pay an additional $5 for this service. Previously recorded mortgages are exempt from the additional low-income housing recording fee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6375 1995–96 |
Health care policy boardThe Health Care Policy Board (HCPB) is terminated. Its powers and duties are transferred to existing state agencies as described below: The Department of Health must study and recommend action regarding children with special... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6393 1995–96 |
Consumer loan penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute bill eliminates the authorization to charge prepayment penalties... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6394 1995–96 |
Thermal heating servicesReferences in statute that provide minimum regulation of district heating systems are changed to strike references to heating services and insert references to thermal energy services. Within 180 days of June 1, 1996, the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6399 1995–96 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6404 1995–96 |
Metric weights and measuresAll Washington State statutes that have English weights and measures and affect the Department of Transportation are amended to show the metric equivalent in parentheses next to the English measurement. The only exception is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6406 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of three cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The penalty, designed as a deterrent, dramatically rises as the amount of illegal weight increases: Pounds... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6415 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnLaid-off workers are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they left work under the following conditions: (a) their employer initiated a voluntary work force reduction program, which may include a special benefit... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6419 1995–96 |
Public works projects definiThe definition of "public works project" is changed to include solid waste facilities, including recycling facilities. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6431 1995–96 |
Higher ed employmnt discrimnA state agency commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6440 1995–96 |
Hospital accreditn acceptnceInsurers must accept Medicare certification or JCAHO from hospitals. Insurers listed include those providing state-purchased health care, individual benefit plans, group disability, blanket disability, health maintenance... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6451 1995–96 |
State energy officeFunctions of the Washington State Energy Office are transferred to other state agencies and entities. Duties pertaining to energy policy and planning, and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are transferred to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6457 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsTobacco products regulated under state law are expanded to include chewing tobacco. Mail order sales of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6470 1995–96 |
Student learning goalsThe Commission on Student Learning in collaboration with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, school directors, teachers, parents and other groups must develop plans for programs to train... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6475 1995–96 |
District judge disqualifictnThe procedures to disqualify a district court judge are modified. A party to a lawsuit does not have an absolute right to disqualify a district court judge. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6478 1995–96 |
Minimum wage increasedEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.40 per hour. Effective January 1, 1998, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.90 per hour. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |