Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1153 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1997, or one year after enhanced 911 service becomes available or a private switch automatic location identification service is available from the local exchange company, whichever is later, owners of a private... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1154 1995–96 |
Envr & land use brds/appealsMakes technical revisions to provisions regulating appeals from rulings of environmental and land use boards. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1158 1995–96 |
Deferred taxesAmounts owed to counties for taxes deferred under the senior and disabled persons property tax deferral program are paid directly to county treasurers by the State Treasurer rather than the Department of Revenue. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1159 1995–96 |
Juv offndr basic trainingEligibility for the boot camp is expanded by increasing the disposition range to include any offender with a sentence of 78 weeks or less. The requirement that offenders must enter the program in the first 120 days of their... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1160 1995–96 |
Background checks/guardiansAuthorizes the state patrol to disclose the information to aid the guardian in making employment decisions regarding caretakers. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1161 1995–96 |
Loaded firearm/child accessProvides that it is a misdemeanor offense to fail to store a firearm in the required manner. Provides that it is a class C felony to fail to store a firearm in the required manner if a child obtains a firearm and uses it to... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1164 1995–96 |
Justifiable homicideDeclares the fact that the respondent suffered a continuing pattern of physical or sexual abuse is a mitigating factor to a charge of homicide. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1166 1995–96 |
Revenue dept auditng contrctRevises conditions for contracting out of state auditing services by the department of revenue. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1167 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementMakes technical revisions to provisions relating to the child support enforcement program. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1168 1995–96 |
Nonprofit organztn B & O taxProvides that the taxes imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW do not apply to organizations described in section 501(c) (3) and (4) of the federal internal revenue code. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1169 1995–96 |
Students leaving schl grndsRestricts a student from leaving the school grounds unless the student has permission from a parent or guardian, has written permission from the principal, or has an emergency requiring the student to leave the grounds. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1171 1995–96 |
Homosexuals/minor childrenProhibits adoption, foster care, and placement care of minor children by homosexuals. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1174 1995–96 |
Children's services committeThe Children's Services Advisory Committee is no longer specifically required to advise the Division of Children and Family Services on day-care matters. The requirement that one-third of the committee be child care providers... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1175 1995–96 |
Tort judgments/interestThe judgment interest rate when the state, local governments, or private litigants appeal adverse decisions of courts in tort cases is four percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill average rate as of the first auction... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1177 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionRequires a county with two or more presidentially declared flood disasters within the most recent ten-year period to complete a comprehensive flood control plan by December 31, 1998. Prohibits the annexation of any territory... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1179 1995–96 |
Employer experience ratingProvides the exemption for individuals terminated within sixty days of the hiring. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1181 1995–96 |
Higher ed sales & use tax exProvides sales and use tax exemption for purchases by public institutions of higher education. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1183 1995–96 |
Investment securities/UCCArticle 8 now comprises six parts: (1) general provisions; (2) issue and issuer; (3) transfer of certificated and uncertificated securities; (4) registration; (5) security entitlements (a new part); and (6) transition and... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1184 1995–96 |
Uniform partnership actRepeals provisions of chapter 25.04 RCW. Creates a new chapter in Title 25 RCW pertaining to the uniform partnership rules. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1185 1995–96 |
Investment of trust fundsThe Investment of Trust Funds Act is amended to codify existing case law and to clarify the statutes governing the investment of trust monies. A fiduciary has a duty to invest trust funds solely in the interest of the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1187 1995–96 |
DSHS division into five agncThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is abolished effective September 15, 1996. Four new state agencies are created from the divisions within DSHS: The Department of Income and Medical Assistance; the Department... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1191 1995–96 |
Highway projects/trainingDirects the department to establish training requirements on construction projects improving state-owned highway infrastructures that are funded with state tax revenues. Requires the use of state-approved apprenticeship programs. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1194 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept tort liablEstablishes a transportation subaccount for payment of tortious liabilities of the departments funded by motor vehicle or transportation funds. Establishes a risk management advisory subcommittee to represent the interests of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1196 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur tax schedRevises the unemployment insurance tax schedules for 1995. Modifies the fund balance ratio intervals used to determine the effective tax schedule. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |