Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1520 1995–96 |
Transporation project bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of twenty-five million six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars to finance the projects. Repeals RCW 47.10.840. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1521 1995–96 |
HOV lane project fundingIncreases the authorized general obligation bond issue from one hundred million dollars to one hundred eighty-six million one hundred thousand dollars to finance the projects. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1526 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax deferralThe bill creates a sales and use tax deferral program for manufacturers. The program is available statewide but is limited to new and expanding manufacturing operations constructed on land owned by the recipient before July 1, 1995. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1528 1995–96 |
Health professionals/educatnFinds that the viability of medical student education in the clinical setting is in jeopardy. Creates an interim committee to study the issue and report to the legislature by December 1, 1995. Creates the health education account. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1529 1995–96 |
Business/nonprofit corportnsRestructures nonprofit corporations statues. Repeals provisions of chapters 24.03, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.28, and 23.86 RCW. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1530 1995–96 |
Corporation financial reprtsRequires financial reporting by those entities with assets of at least five million dollars or expenses of at least one million dollars. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1531 1995–96 |
Injured workers/medical beneExtends deadlines for studies of medical benefits for injured workers under a consolidated health care system. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1533 1995–96 |
School dist cooperative progRevises RCW 28A.225.250 and 28A.335.160 relating to school district cooperative programs. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1535 1995–96 |
Pollution liabilty insur prgTransfers the functions of the pollution liability program to the department of general administration. Extends the expiration date for chapter 70.148 RCW to June 1, 2001. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1538 1995–96 |
Wild animal damage claimsThe bill specifies that only crop damages are eligible for reimbursement. For the purpose of allowing claims, "crop" is defined as an agricultural product, including but not limited to, range land grass vegetation. "Wild... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1539 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsBy January 1, 1996, the Washington Conservation Commission is required to consolidate the process of applying for various watershed-related permits by developing a single application form. In developing the single application... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1540 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Legislature supports the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Commission with regard to its proposed role in the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1541 1995–96 |
Frances H. Morgan chldrn cntAmends RCW 71A.20.020 to remove the Frances Haddon Morgan Children's Center from the list of permanent residential habilitation centers. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1542 1995–96 |
Placement of childrenIndependent living is added as an option that may be included in a permanency plan for children 16 years of age or older. The plan must identify the services provided for the child's successful transition from foster care to... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1543 1995–96 |
Internatnl student exchangeDirects the secretary of state to provide an annual list of all currently registered international student placement organizations to the superintendent of public instruction. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1544 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterDirects the department of ecology and the department of health to undertake the necessary steps to encourage the development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1545 1995–96 |
Out-of-state vehicle salesWholesalers of automobiles are exempt from B&O tax on sales of automobiles at auctions when: (1) At the time of the auction the automobiles are registered in a state other than Washington; and (2) All sales at the auction are... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1551 1995–96 |
Spartina controlSpartina and Purple Loosestrife. The Director of the Department of Ecology is directed to issue short-term water quality modification permits to public agencies and licensed pesticide applicators for the purpose of utilizing... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1552 1995–96 |
Failure to pay parkng ticktsAuthorizes the impoundment when five hundred dollars or more is owed on parking violations issued by a city or town. Authorizes release of the vehicle when proof of payment of the tickets, towing, storage, or any other charge... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1554 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programThe Office of Citizen Councilor in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is created. Any citizen registered to vote may become a citizen councilor on request by sending a letter to CTED or calling... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1558 1995–96 |
Comm coll emplyee leave tranAccumulated sick leave is transferable from a district to another district or between a district and (1) any state agency; (2) Educational Service Districts (ESD's); (3) school districts; or (4) any other institution of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1559 1995–96 |
Automobile consumer leasesRevises the provisions regulating consumer leases of automobiles. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1561 1995–96 |
Common law liensAuthorizes any person whose real or personal property is subject to a recorded claim of common law lien who believes the claim of lien is invalid to petition the superior court for a hearing on the validity of the lien. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1563 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersDisposition ranges . For minor/first offenders, numerous narrow standard ranges are collapsed into a single broad range: 0 to 12 months of community supervision, 0 to 150 hours of community service and a fine of $0 to $100. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1564 1995–96 |
School dist health care beneDelays implementation of RCW 28A.400.350 from October 1, 1995, to January 1, 1996. Directs school districts and educational service districts to remit funds in accord with the specified formula to the health care authority for... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |