Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6726 1995–96 |
Utilities work force reductnUtility companies under the purview of the Washington Utilities and Tranportation Commission (WUTC) are required to notify the WUTC 60 days prior to a workforce reduction of at least 100 employees. Within 30 days, the WUTC... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6754 1995–96 |
Rural hospitals/cert of needThe Department of Health is authorized to study the potential impact of changing the CON program, especially on rural hospitals, home health care facilities, hospices, and nursing homes. The report must include recommendations... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6761 1995–96 |
City/town transportatn finanThe residential and commercial street utility fees are repealed. Instead, if approved by the voters, cities and towns are authorized to use portions of existing levy capacity both within the $5.90 cap and outside the $5.90 cap... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6768 1995–96 |
Regional transit servicesA regional transit authority is authorized to provide services whose primary effect is to reduce congestion within the boundaries of the authority even if the service primarily serves citizens who reside in counties adjoining... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| HB 1480 1995–96 |
Tenant utility chargesAll charges for municipal utility services and private utility services must be made to the person who contracts for the service. Municipal utilities and private utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1485 1995–96 |
Vlntr fire dept tax exemptnA volunteer fire department that does not provide any remuneration or reimbursement to any commissioner, fire fighter, or staff is exempt from retail sales and use taxes for all of its acquisitions. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1971 1995–96 |
Modular/manufactured homesAll cities and counties are required to allow the siting of single-family manufactured housing on individual lots in any zoning district that allows single-family residences. Cities and counties may adopt home-design... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2267 1995–96 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2405 1995–96 |
Domestic violence educationThere is a legislative finding that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury among women and is linked to numerous other health problems, including depression, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and suicide. Training to... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2411 1995–96 |
Compulsory school attendanceCourts of limited jurisdiction (district and municipal) are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile courts over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. Courts of limited jurisdiction may agree to... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2445 1995–96 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2550 1995–96 |
Real estate broker liensThe Law and Justice Committee of the House of Representatives is directed to study the issue of commercial real estate brokers' liens and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1996. The committee is directed... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2552 1995–96 |
Property taxLand is exempt from property taxation if a restriction adopted by a government entity precludes or makes economically unreasonable the use of the property for residential and commercial purposes. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2596 1995–96 |
Attorneys' fees awardsCertain private party defendants who prevail in civil lawsuits brought by the state are entitled to recovery of their reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees. Eligible defendants are limited to those who are not public... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2603 1995–96 |
Accountants' educationCandidates seeking to become CPAs must meet educational requirements adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The types of educational requirements that the board may adopt are described. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2629 1995–96 |
Housing finance commissionThe WSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities either financed by WSHFC or financed by programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants shall (1) run with the land; (2) be used to satisfy... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2700 1995–96 |
Water rightsA statement of claim for a water right in the state registry and the provisions of a water right certificate are each prima facie evidence of all aspects of the water right in any proceeding involving the water right. The... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2775 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/trust beneficrBeneficiaries of irrevocable trusts are added as employment exempt from mandatory industrial insurance coverage. A trust beneficiary is a holder of a transferable certificate evidencing beneficial interests in the trust estate. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2821 1995–96 |
Baseball legislationThe Public Facilities District is authorized to use the approved revenue sources to (1) pay principal and interest on bonds issued to refund bonds issued to construct the baseball stadium; and (2) pay design and other... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2839 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |