Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2830 1995–96 |
Vehicle towing operationsThe section of ESHB 1820 requiring that any vehicle engaging in the business of recovery of disabled vehicles for monetary compensation must either be a registered tow truck operator (RTTO), or at a minimum, have insurance in... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2851 1995–96 |
Corrections dept collctv bidThe provisions are amended that authorize and establish parameters for the adoption of State Personnel Resources Board rules governing collective bargaining between state agencies and state employee bargaining units. The... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2857 1995–96 |
Parent & child assistnc progThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract for case management and related services to new mothers. These services will be designed to help new mothers modify unhealthy behaviors and raise healthy children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2877 1995–96 |
Integrated pest managementEach of the following must implement integrated pest management practices when carrying out their duties related to pest control: the departments of Agriculture, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Transportation, Natural Resources,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2901 1995–96 |
Juv offender/parent presenceIn entering a disposition order for a juvenile found to have committed an offense, the court may order the juvenile to remain continuously in the presence of the juvenile's parent for a period or periods that the court... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2902 1995–96 |
Health insur stabiliztn progThe Washington Health Insurance Market Stabilization Program is created using the high risk pool organization and board of directors for administration. The board is charged with the task of developing a three-year reinsurance... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5179 1995–96 |
Used mobile homes/taxationThe definition of used mobile home in the real estate excise tax chapter is amended by removing the requirement that the mobile home be fixed to the land. The effect is that mobile homes that still have their axles in place,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5352 1995–96 |
B&O tax/small busin innovatnFederal Small Business Innovative Research program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6162 1995–96 |
Local public health financinAny local public health jurisdiction funding reductions which may result from the redistribution of certain city motor vehicle excise tax revenues through the state public health account may be funded using excess funds, if... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6203 1995–96 |
Conservation areas acquisitnExcept for San Juan County, the authorization for counties to levy a 1 percent real estate excise tax to acquire and maintain conservation areas is repealed. An additional state real estate excise tax is imposed beginning... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6342 1995–96 |
Permanent color techniciansPermanent color technicians must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Permanent color technician facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6377 1995–96 |
Child care/employer tax crdtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. The tax credit is provided in the amount of $3 per square foot of space... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6400 1995–96 |
Child supportAll income and resources of each parent's household must be disclosed when the court determines the child support obligation, but only the income of the parents of the children whose support is at issue may used in the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6418 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnA property tax exemption is added for real and personal property owned by nonprofit entities providing rental housing for very low-income households to the extent the property is reasonably necessary for the purposes of housing. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6433 1995–96 |
Water resource/growth managmA planning goal is added to the GMA to ensure that new land uses are served by adequate water supplies, and that growth does not effect existing instream and out-of-stream water uses. The Office of Financial Management is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6435 1995–96 |
Water resource managementBeneficial Use . All existing and future water rights are to be determined based upon beneficial use, which are those uses that are: (1) efficient; (2) in the public interest; and (3) do not constitute a misuse of water.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6455 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actA civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 plus treble damages is established for persons who knowingly: ! present, or conspire to present, a false claim for payment by a state agency; ! make or use a false... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6501 1995–96 |
Child care coordinating commThe University of Washington Services Policy Center must conduct a study of state child care worker wages and affordability of child care services. This report is to be made available to the appropriate legislative committees... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6558 1995–96 |
Internet sex offender registThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) is required to maintain a copy of sex offender registration information in electronic form on the Internet or other computer network widely available to the general public. The electronic... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6602 1995–96 |
Condominium useAn addition is made to the list of items that must be included in a public offering statement by the seller of a condominium. The addition is a brief description of permitted uses and use restrictions which pertain to both the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6604 1995–96 |
Immunization trackingThe Legislature finds that ensuring that children receive timely immunizations is an important public health concern and that a statewide tracking and reminder system will help ensure that children are properly immunized. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6627 1995–96 |
DSHS reformNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 40 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |