Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6740 1995–96 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsAmends RCW 9.46.110 relating to taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6741 1995–96 |
Retail fish dealer's licenseDeclares that a person who has a commercial fishery license in Washington state is required to purchase a fishery retail fish dealer's license in order to market his or her catch directly to consumers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6742 1995–96 |
Education employees/arbitrtnRequires negotiations between a public employer and the bargaining representative in a unit of employees of school districts and community colleges subject to this act to be commenced at least five months prior to the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6743 1995–96 |
School employees/arbitrationEstablishes procedures for binding arbitration for employees of school districts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6744 1995–96 |
Medicinal marijuanaFinds that there is a need for further research regarding the cultivation, processing, and distribution of medicinal marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. Declares that the primary issue is to determine the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2286 1995–96 |
Higher ed service deliveryIn consultation with the Legislature, the Office of Financial Management, and post-secondary education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will conduct a study to evaluate and estimate the relative cost of providing... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2314 1995–96 |
Yelm wastewater reuse projctLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of reclaimed water uses, including the potential to provide new water sources and cost-effective water treatment techniques. A reclaimed water project proposed by the city... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2353 1995–96 |
Nonprofit educatnal foundtnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to assist in establishing and developing educational foundations. The department will solicit... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2622 1995–96 |
Unifrm disciplnry act discloThe requirements for filing and investigating complaints are clarified. Complaints against licensees must be in writing and signed by complainants, and the disciplinary authority must give copies of complaints to the licensees... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2927 1995–96 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceDeclares that benefits shall not be denied for any health care service performed by a holder of a license for pharmacy issued pursuant to chapter 18.64 RCW if: (1) The service performed was within the lawful scope of such... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2928 1995–96 |
Licensing departmnt divisionProvides that the department of licensing is divided into two independent departments, the department of motor licensing and the department of business and professional licensing. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2930 1995–96 |
Closed-captioned videoRequires that a video movie, documentary, course, self-help, product, or merchandise that has been reproduced in a video storage medium format of electronic means for distribution, sale, rent, loan, or lease for educational,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2931 1995–96 |
Adoption support programAmends RCW 74.13.150 to include children who were at high risk of future physical or mental handicap or emotional disturbance as a result of conditions exposed to prior to the adoption. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6729 1995–96 |
Juv offender transition progImplements a structured transition program which includes, at a minimum, a process of case management involving coordinated and comprehensive planning, information exchange, continuity and consistency, service provision and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6730 1995–96 |
HOV lane restrictionsHOV lane restrictions are aurthorized only during peak periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6732 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept ombudsmanEstablishes a citizens' ombudsman for the department of natural resources. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6734 1995–96 |
Habitat and recreation landsThe unallocated categories of the Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Accounts are amended to specify that high priority acquisition needs may include payment of transfer costs, such as legal fees, and compensating and... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6737 1995–96 |
Athletic opportnty for girlsIf funding is appropriated, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the availability of organized athletic opportunities for girls below the age of 13. The study must include athletic programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 1006 1995–96 |
School bus driversA school bus driver is defined as a person who operates a school bus or other vehicle for the routine transportation of students to and from school on scheduled routes. This definition precludes the State Board of Education... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1607 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1630 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationThe statement of purpose is replaced by a new section providing that the contractor registration statutes are meant to protect the general welfare of the residents of the state who purchase construction services and the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2423 1995–96 |
Electronic public recordsProvisions are established relating to public access to electronic public records. The Legislature declares its intent to encourage state agencies and local governments to develop, store, and manage their public records in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |