Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6500 1995–96 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may only regulate surface mining operations in accordance with the listed requirements and limitations. Requires consistency with rules adopted by DNR. Repeals RCW 78.44.300. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6502 1995–96 |
Violent sex offensesProvides for enchanced punishment for second or subsequent violent sex offenses. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6503 1995–96 |
Violent sex offendersIncludes persons with two violent sex offenses in the definition of "persistent offender" and forbidding department of corrections sex offender treatment or counseling services to persistent offenders. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6506 1995–96 |
Technology feesThe governing boards of each institution of higher education may establish a technology fee separate from tuition fees and services and activities fees. The initial technology fee rate must not exceed 4 percent of the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6509 1995–96 |
Tacoma Narrows bridgeThe WSDOT is not prohibited from entering into an agreement with a private developer of PPI projects selected before September 1, 1994 or after June 30, 1997 that receive public opposition if the Legislature has appropriated... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6512 1995–96 |
Commrcl telephone solicitatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to require telecommunications companies to provide for identification in telephone directories of persons who do not wish to receive telephone... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6515 1995–96 |
Sport shooting rangesProvides that a person who operates or uses a sport shooting range shall not be subject to civil liability or criminal prosecution relating to noise or noise pollution if the range is in compliance with any noise control laws... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| SB 6519 1995–96 |
TruancyThe requirements for both schools and courts in enforcing the compulsory attendance laws are modified. Age of Compulsory Attendance : The age when students can leave school if certain conditions are met is raised from 15 to 16. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1030 1995–96 |
Teenage work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1044 1995–96 |
Actions against govrn unitsIn all civil actions, including appeals, in which the state, a political subdivision, a municipal corporation, or a department or agent of the state, a political subdivision or a municipal corporation is a party, the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1066 1995–96 |
Smoking in the workplaceAny department rule restricting smoking in the workplace must include provisions permitting smoking policies agreed to by employers and employees. An employer's policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1113 1995–96 |
Initiative petition filingThe requirement that initiative measures be filed within 10 months of the election or the legislative session at which they will be submitted is repealed. The requirement that proposed measures be filed no earlier than the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1115 1995–96 |
Firearm range facilitiesA new provision is enacted prohibiting local governments from "taking action" to close " privately owned and operated " firearm ranges. An exception is provided, in certain circumstances, for closure of a commercial facility. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1200 1995–96 |
Sports officials/protectionsA gross misdemeanor assault becomes a class C felony if committed against a sports official while he or she is officiating an event, or after the event if committed within or near the facility where the event took place. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1236 1995–96 |
Absentee ballotsThe verification of signatures may begin on or after the 10th day prior to the primary or the election. The return and security envelopes may not be opened until 8:00 pm on the day of the primary or election. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1271 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsState agencies and local governments are required to report lobbying activities on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis. The reporting requirements apply to both employees of the agency or local government and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1274 1995–96 |
Growth management(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/13/95) Authorizes counties with a population of less than seventy-five thousand to opt out of the GMA. Revises provisions for the required twenty year growth projections. Revises requirements for... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1275 1995–96 |
Workers' comp group self-insTwo or more employers in the logging industry who are members of a qualified organization may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities, if the formation of the group self-insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1292 1995–96 |
Disruptive students/expulsnA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1313 1995–96 |
State forest managementThe Legislature finds that an independent review of the management performance of the Department of Natural Resources is necessary and appropriate. The Legislative Budget Committee is authorized and directed to conduct a... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1354 1995–96 |
Hound permitsThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission may set pursuit-only seasons in which only Washington residents may participate. The number of bear transport tags that the commission issues to nonresidents is not to exceed 10 percent... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1400 1995–96 |
Remedial or precollege classBy June 30, 1996, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must adopt common definitions of remedial and precollege material and course work. As it deliberates, the board consults with K-12 and higher education faculty,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1416 1995–96 |
Certificate of needA nursing home may "bank" or hold in reserve its nursing home beds for any purpose that enhances the quality of life for residents, in addition to those specified by law, with the requirement of a Certificate of Need.. A... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1424 1995–96 |
Court seals useDistrict and municipal courts must issue a document under seal upon request. In all other cases, the court may issue a document under seal. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |