Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1272 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryGasoline vapor recovery devices may only be required at service stations supplying fuel to the general public that are located in a federally designated non-attainment area for ozone. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1277 1995–96 |
Vehicular pursuitRequires every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to adopt and implement, by December 31, 1995, a written policy to enable law enforcement officers to make more informed decisions about whether to initiate or... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1281 1995–96 |
Work ethic campsRevises RCW 9.94A.137 relating to work ethic camps. Revises eligibility provisions and term of confinement provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1283 1995–96 |
Road kill possessionSpecifies that it is not unlawful to take possession of a game animal killed by accident on a public highway, as long as it is not used as food for human beings. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1284 1995–96 |
Sexually transmttd dis/testProvides that unemancipated minors may not be tested for sexually transmitted diseases or HIV virus without the consent of a parent, guardian, or custodian. Requires test results to be sent to a parent, guardian, or custodian. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1286 1995–96 |
Forest practicesA title only bill relating to forest practices is created. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill re-wrote parts of the forest practices act and limited the authority of the Forest Practices Board. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1288 1995–96 |
Felons in prison/name changePrison inmates are prohibited from changing their names if the department determines that changing their name would interfere with the safe and orderly function of the prison. Inmates are permitted to change their names for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1290 1995–96 |
Forest fire protectionDeclares that state taxpayers should not be responsible for the costs of defending private structures located in or near forested areas if the county has not adopted and enforced adequate fire protection standards. Requires... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1291 1995–96 |
Hi ed excess credits surchrgEstablishes a surcharge for excess credits over the necessary degree requirements at institutions of higher education. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1293 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impact prgrmsDeclares that agreements requiring property owners to waive damages caused by the operation of aircraft in exchange for noise mitigation measures are contrary to sound public policy. Declares such agreements to be null and void. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1294 1995–96 |
Head injury trust fundPrescribes a twenty-five dollar fine for a conviction or deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violation of DUI or vehicular assault statutes to be deposited in the head injury trust fund. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1296 1995–96 |
Retirement contributionsFor all members who are current employees, DRS collects member and employer contributions directly from the employer. If the member is a former employee, DRS collects only the employer contributions directly from the employer. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1299 1995–96 |
Student improvement grantsThe Student Learning Improvement Grant program is amended in the following manner: -- Activities funded with grants must be consistent with the "Essential Academic Learning requirements" being developed by the Commission on... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1300 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency rules/costAllows the court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1301 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesRevises the business and occupation taxes prescribed in RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290. Repeals RCW 82.04.2201. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1303 1995–96 |
Death benefit awardGrants a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit award, effective January 1, 1994, for dying in the line of duty while a law enforcement officer, fire fighter, state patrol officer, or treasury special deputy. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1304 1995–96 |
Rural natural resources areaThe state's targeted assistance programs to workers in timber impact areas are reauthorized for a 2-year period and expanded to include workers affected by the closure of the salmon fishing season. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1306 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes the maximum tuition at institutions of higher education for the 1995-96 academic year and for the 1996-97 academic year. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1307 1995–96 |
Art work expendituresDeletes the requirement that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisitions of works of art. Repeals RCW 28A.335.210, 28B.10.025, 28B.10.027, 43.17.200, 43.17.205, 43.17.210, and 43.19.455. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1308 1995–96 |
Arts commission abolishedTransfers the assets to the Washington state historical society. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1309 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1312 1995–96 |
Firearm range facilitiesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be open within thirty days of the closure,... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1314 1995–96 |
Armed crimesMakes technical amendments to provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to firearms and dangerous weapons. Repeals RCW 9.41.240. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1315 1995–96 |
Dispute resolution centersDirects the commission to review the current method for funding dispute resolution centers and study alternative methods. Requires a report by December 1, 1995. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1319 1995–96 |
Educational grant accountRedesignates the state educational grant account as the state educational trust fund. Declares the primary purpose of the trust is to ensure assistance to needy or disadvantaged students, especially middle and high school... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |