Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1235 1995–96 |
Transp facility siting councDeclares that the responsibility of the council is to make transportation facility siting recommendations that reflect the interest of the entire state where there is an impasse between the necessary parties to an agreement.... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1238 1995–96 |
Publ works brd projcts/fundsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1995, the following are authorized: loans totaling $51.9 million and $494,000 for emergency public works projects. Additional project approval for $8.4 million is... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1239 1995–96 |
Efficiency & enterprise fndsProvides incentives to public employees to spend public funds in the most efficient and effective manner. Encourages agencies to identify savings and entrepreneurial opportunities and then use the resulting savings and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1240 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationLimits property tax valuation increases to ten percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval by a vote of the people at the next general election. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1242 1995–96 |
Publ assistnc recipnt servicProvides for transitional services for long-term aid recipients. Offers participants who have not completed a high school degree or its equivalent a choice between participating in a secondary education component or a job... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1243 1995–96 |
State horse parkThe Washington State Horse Park is established, to be located at a site approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. The park is to be developed in stages, based on factors such as donations from private sources, the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1244 1995–96 |
Firearms on school premisesStudents carrying firearms on school grounds must be expelled for a period of one year. However, the superintendent of the school district, educational service district, or state schools for the deaf or blind may modify the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1245 1995–96 |
Business assistnc centr termThe termination date of the Business Assistance Center, within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, is delayed from June 30, 1995, to June 30, 1999. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1251 1995–96 |
SEPA appeal actionsOnly a person who is directly impacted by a specific governmental action taken under SEPA may appeal the environmental decisions under SEPA. A person who is "directly impacted" means a person whose interest is within the zone... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1252 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude income generated from the use of coin-operated laundry facilities that are located in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1253 1995–96 |
B&O tax/landscape servicesThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude landscape maintenance and horticultural services. A new B&O tax category is created to keep the businesses' tax liability at the retailing... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1254 1995–96 |
Tenant relocation assistanceDeletes the authority of local governments to require landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1255 1995–96 |
Juvenile justice actParental Rights and Obligations: Parents of Juvenile Offenders: Parents, guardians, and custodians of juvenile offenders will be subject to juvenile court jurisdiction. Those responsible adults will be required to appear at... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1257 1995–96 |
Negotiable instrumnts/enforcRevises RCW 62A.3-118 to extend the date for commencement of an action from three to six years after dishonor of the draft. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1258 1995–96 |
Investment management compnyRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to apportionment of taxable income for investment management companies. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1260 1995–96 |
Health care liabilityIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1261 1995–96 |
Health care coverage incentvSpecifies the duties of a subscriber-purchasing group. Revises the provisions directing the department of labor and industries to conduct pilot projects to purchase medical services for injured workers through health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1262 1995–96 |
Health care reform changesThe Washington Health Services Commission is terminated on January 1, 1996. Its powers and duties are transferred as follows, consistent with specific enabling statutes: To the Washington State Health Care Authority: Provision... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1263 1995–96 |
Publ emplyee health care covRevises provisions for school employee benefits, including liability, life, health, accident, disability, and salary protection insurance coverage. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1264 1995–96 |
Law enforcement collectv barRemoves the population requirements for collective bargaining provisions in RCW 41.56.030 and 41.56.465. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1265 1995–96 |
Farms/industrial insuranceExempts a person under twenty-three years of age if residing with his or her parent, or is enrolled as a student. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1266 1995–96 |
Health care reform changesRevises the provisions specifying the powers and duties of the health care commission. Removes the direction to evaluate the benefits of the Taft-Hartley health care trusts. Repeals RCW 43.72.210 and 43.72.220 relating to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1267 1995–96 |
Disabled parking violationsIncreases the penalty from fifty dollars to seventy-five dollars. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1268 1995–96 |
AFDC/community work expernceDirects the department of social and health services to seek all necessary approvals from the federal government to permit recipients of aid to families with dependent children to participate in a program of community service... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1269 1995–96 |
Funeral expense fundingMakes an appropriation of six million three hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars for the purposes of RCW 74.08.120. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |