Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1011 1995–96 |
Driver's license exam waiverAuthorizes the waiver for students who successfully complete a traffic safety education course that meets the standards established by the superintendent of public instruction. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1013 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programAuthorizes the expansion of the program to include, in addition to litter control, such additional responsibilities as planting vegetation, controlling weeds, graffiti removal, and other roadside improvements. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1031 1995–96 |
Dental appliance/device taxDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than services. Thus, if the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent rate would apply. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1033 1995–96 |
Impact fees/property taxProvides that a portion of the assessed value of new construction and improvements to property shall be exempt from taxation for four assessment years. Provides that the exempt portion shall be an amount equal to the impact... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1038 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngAuthorizes the exemption if the work is performed by or at the direction of an electric utility company. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1040 1995–96 |
State facility maintenanceDirects the department of general administration to identify priority major maintenance, improvement, and renovation needs for state facilities and make disbursements from the facility maintenance trust fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1042 1995–96 |
Taxable income apportionmentRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to the apportionment of taxable income for businesses providing services to a collective investment fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1043 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes base tuition fees and surcharge tuition fees for institutions of higher learning. Repeals RCW 28B.15.202, 28B.15.402, and 28B.15.502. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1050 1995–96 |
Indigent person appeal costsSpecifies the responsibility for payment of costs incurred on appeal by indigent persons. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1054 1995–96 |
Offender privileges restrctnDefinitions are established for: "Immediate family," "Child," "Excessive violence," "Obscene," and "Sexually Explicit." Family Visits Family visits for inmates are allowed only for the purpose of promoting functional and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1055 1995–96 |
Docks/Shorelines Mngmnt ActThe exemption from the definition of a substantial development provided by the Shoreline Management Act for a community or recreational dock is altered. Rather than being restricted to the construction of such a dock with a... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1056 1995–96 |
Insect controlThe sum of $200,000 is appropriated to the state's Department of Agriculture ($100,000 for the current biennium and $100,000 for the 1995-97 biennium). The appropriations are to provide matching monies for controlling... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1061 1995–96 |
Hunter education instructorsAuthorizes the issuance of free hunting licenses to residents who have been active instructors for at least three years and who remain active instructors under RCW 77.32.155. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1065 1995–96 |
Agric safety/health standrdsFor the purposes of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the safety standards that apply to the agricultural industry are, in general, the standards that were in effect in Washington on January 1, 1993, including... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1072 1995–96 |
Gang assaultsProvides that a person acting in concert with at least one other person in assaulting one victim, and causing bodily harm, is guilty of a class C felony offense. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |