Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6280 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology feeOnce every four years, the governing boards of each public four-year institution of higher education may establish and charge a technology fee to each enrolled student. The fee is separate from tuition fees and is not to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6444 1995–96 |
Mobile home park residents$5 million is appropriated from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund. $20 million is appropriated from the general fund to the mobile home park purchase fund to provide loans and technical assistance to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6460 1995–96 |
Water conservation/tax credtWater distribution businesses are allowed a credit against their public utility tax liability for two categories of water conservation activities: (1) capital construction other than consumer-related activities; and (2)... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6755 1995–96 |
Bothell city parkMakes an appropriation of ninety-one thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6756 1995–96 |
Homeowners' assn managersFinds it is in the best interest of homeowners' associations that some degree of regulation be provided over the individuals or entities who are hired to manage the funds of homeowners' associations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6758 1995–96 |
Campaign contributions useRequires that, within thirty days after the individual becomes a candidate for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization, the candidate or the candidate's political committee shall return... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2489 1995–96 |
L & I dept. citationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to a public fire department employer using a standard contained in a national code as a basis for evidence... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2506 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium license plaAuthorization for a special baseball stadium license plate is repealed. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2680 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe crime of failing to register as a sex offender or to notify the county sheriff in a timely fashion is made a Class C felony in all cases, regardless of the seriousness of underlying sex offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6749 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares an intent of the state of Washington to provide temporary transition public assistance to families with children who are experiencing financial hardship. Finds that a time limitation on public assistance coupled with... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6751 1995–96 |
Arson penaltiesAmends RCW 9.94A.320 to increase the seriousness level from IX to XII. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6752 1995–96 |
Juvenile crimesAdopts revisions to the 1977 juvenile justice act emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2180 1995–96 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe bill specifies that only hospitals selected as pilot sites can have the authority to work in partnership with DSHS to coordinate the discharge planning of patients needing long-term care services. The authority of DSHS to... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2196 1995–96 |
State official term limitsThe language used in Initiative Measure 573, which restricts the eligibility of a person to appear on a ballot for the offices of Governor or Lieutenant Governor if they have previously served in that office, is copied and... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2410 1995–96 |
Growth management noncomplncPrior to imposing sanctions on a county or city, the Governor must hold a public hearing upon the merits of the specific proposal to impose sanctions. The hearing must be in the county or city subject to the sanctions. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2933 1995–96 |
At-risk youth facilitiesProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize facilities that are or will be providing services to at-risk youth. Makes... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2934 1995–96 |
Small business/B&O tax credtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small and medium-sized business firms that pay benchmark wages or more. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2935 1995–96 |
Workers' comp payment limitsAmends RCW 51.32.060 and 51.32.090 to delete the percentage increase scheduled for June 30, 1996. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2937 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsiblEnsures that: (1) The rights of parents to rightfully manage and direct the affairs of their minor or dependent children are protected; (2) parents meet the responsibilities inherent in bearing and raising young children; and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2938 1995–96 |
Pro tempore appellate judgesAuthorizes appellate judges to be appointed as pro tempore judges to complete pending business at the end of their terms of office. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2940 1995–96 |
Water-sewer districtsEstablishes procedures for the conversion of water and sewer districts into water-sewer districts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2943 1995–96 |
Fircrest schoolDirects that a planning and implementation process be instituted to enhance and develop the properties comprising Fircrest school to provide additional opportunities for residents to interact with other members of the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6738 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife offcrs/retirAuthorizes fish and wildlife enforcement officers to change retirement systems. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6739 1995–96 |
State salary increaseProvides that, no later than June 30, 1997, the salaries of state workers in job classes that are thirty percent behind the prevailing rates for those job classes, as listed on the survey published in June 1995 by the senate... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |