Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6710 1995–96 |
Mandatory vehicle insuranceAmends RCW 46.30.020 to require a law enforcement officer to issue a citation for failure to provide proof of motor vehicle insurance. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6711 1995–96 |
Rules differing from federalProvides that a rule may not establish a requirement that differs from requirements established under federal law or regulation unless the agency is specifically authorized by statute to adopt a rule that differs from federal... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6712 1995–96 |
LID assessmentsDeclares that assessments for local improvements in a local improvement district created by a municipality may be pledged and applied when collected to the payment of its obligations under a loan agreement entered into... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6713 1995–96 |
Branded vehicle titlesAmends RCW 46.70.101 to provide for revocation of a license and civil penalties for vehicle dealers who have sold a vehicle with knowledge that it has "REBUILT" or any other brand on the title. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6714 1995–96 |
Head start program fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars to replace any federal funding reductions to the head start program. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| SB 6715 1995–96 |
Mandated health insur reviewEstablishes a procedure for the proposal, review and determination of mandated benefit necessity. Requires an examination of existing mandated benefits for the purpose of determining the appropriateness of their continuation... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| HB 2519 1995–96 |
Youthbuilt programAll references to "Youthbuild" are changed to "Youthbuilt," wherever they occur. Eligibility for participation in the Washington Youthbuilt program is expanded to include individuals who have completed high school but still... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2806 1995–96 |
Personal watercraftEstablishes requirements for the safe operation of personal watercraft. Directs the commission to approve one or more personal watercraft safety education programs prior to January 1, 1997. An approved personal watercraft... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2882 1995–96 |
Fishing & hunting licensesProvides that, for purposes of recreational licenses, a "resident" means a person who has maintained a permanent place of abode within this state for at least thirty days immediately preceding an application for a license, has... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2884 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1996Provides that, every governmental entity that, under color of a statute, ordinance, or regulation subjects or causes to be subjected, a citizen, inhabitant, or domiciliary of the state of Washington to the deprivation of any... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2885 1995–96 |
Health care services disclosProvides that no public or private health carrier subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington may propose, issue, sign, or renew an agreement of any kind, including an enrollee service agreement, that contains a... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2886 1995–96 |
Utilities distrbtn attachmntRequires that all rates, terms, and conditions made, demanded, or received by a utility for attachments to its facilities must be just, fair, reasonable, and sufficient. Directs a utility to provide entities seeking to attach... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2887 1995–96 |
Council of presidentsRequires the council of presidents to be dissolved on or before June 30, 1996. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2889 1995–96 |
Inmate medical servicesProhibits the department of corrections from providing extraordinary, life-saving medical procedures for inmates sentenced to death. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2890 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actDeclares that the purpose of this act is to encourage individuals with knowledge of false claims against state government to provide that information to the state and bring civil actions against violators without fear of... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2891 1995–96 |
Port district airport faciltProvides that a port district may only provide, own, or operate airport facilities outside of its boundaries if the airport facilities were in operation as an airport, with a staffed air control tower on January 1, 1996, and... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2895 1995–96 |
Health insurance tax creditsAuthorizes tax credits for losses incurred by providing individual health care insurance policies, individual health care service contracts, or health maintenance agreements. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2896 1995–96 |
License plate replacementDeclares that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2000, all vehicle license plates must have a common background except commercial vehicles as defined in RCW 46.32.005, vehicles originally... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2897 1995–96 |
Small timber harvester/taxAmends RCW 84.33.073 to increase the harvesting limit from two million to eight million board feet on an annual basis for a "small harvester." | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2899 1995–96 |
Indigent veteran burial costAmends RCW 73.08.070 to increase county burial costs for indigent deceased veterans. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2900 1995–96 |
DSHS legislative oversightProvides that the department of social and health services cannot take retribution on people who testify before committees or contact their representatives. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2904 1995–96 |
Juv violence preventn prgrmsRequires that, for every dollar appropriated by the legislature after January 1, 1996, in the capital budget for the purpose of constructing new state-operated juvenile detention facilities, the legislature shall, in the... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2905 1995–96 |
Open space protection distrcDeclares that any county shall have the power to create an open space protection district for the purpose of purchasing, financing, acquiring, and maintaining development rights under RCW 84.34.210, which shall be owned by the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2906 1995–96 |
Parent financial responsibltProvides that the parents of an unmarried minor who has a child are responsible for the support of the minor and child. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |