Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1565 1995–96 |
Basic health planDelays implementation of elements of the plan. Repeals RCW 70.47.065. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1568 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceMakes technical revisions to the procedural statutes relating to domestic violence litigations. Directs the criminal justice training commission to implement by January 1, 1997, a course of instruction for the training of law... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1569 1995–96 |
Governmntl actions/damagesAuthorizes property owners to bring actions for damages caused by governmental actions. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1570 1995–96 |
Collection of taxes owedThe bill creates a common tax lien and enforcement procedure for these major taxes: sales, use, business and occupation, motor vehicle fuel, worker's compensation, and unemployment compensation. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1571 1995–96 |
Minority/women busnss develpThe sum of $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the activities of the Minority and Women's Business Development Office within the Business Assistance Center. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1572 1995–96 |
Tobacco products/investmentsProhibits the investment of public pension and retirement funds in business firms manufacturing tobacco products. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1573 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1574 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingA single performance security may be used by the Department of Ecology when the performance security is acceptable to both the Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1575 1995–96 |
Horse racing/B & O taxExempts any activity associated with sales, purses, breeding, or training related to racing thoroughbred horses. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1576 1995–96 |
Schools/sales and use tax exProvides exemptions for general fund items such as supplies, for capital projects such as buildings or equipment, and for school buses. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1577 1995–96 |
Court reportingRevises chapter 18.145 RCW to delete references to shorthand reporting and providing for the regulation of stenomask reporters. Establishes advisory committees to advise the director on testing procedures, professional... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1578 1995–96 |
Emerald Pointe purchaseProvides funding to purchase environmentally sensitive lands in Burien. Makes an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1579 1995–96 |
Hepatitis A testsRequires applicants for a new permit or renewal to provide proof of a test for hepatitis A within the previous three months. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1580 1995–96 |
Juvenile court jurisdictionPertains to juveniles who have previously been committed to the juvenile rehabilitation administration. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1581 1995–96 |
Building code/structure reqrClarifies building code and structure requirements. Repeals provisions in chapter 70.89 RCW. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1582 1995–96 |
Surplus property disposalRevises RCW 39.33.020 to increase the limit from five to fifty thousand dollars for public hearing requirements prior to disposing of surplus property. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1585 1995–96 |
Pain/controlled sub prescripThe Department of Health will convene a study group of interested parties, including the Medical, Nursing and Dental Quality Assurance commissions and other boards governing health professions with prescriptive authority, to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1586 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryProvides for a presidential preference primary on the second Tuesday in March. Revises ballot procedures, including political party declaration requirements. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1587 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1588 1995–96 |
Fiscal growth factorDeclares that "K-12 enrollment change" means the percentage change in the state-wide total of the annual average number of full time equivalent students as defined in RCW 28A.150.260. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1590 1995–96 |
Energy financing/voter apprvDeclares that government-owned electrical utilities must receive the authorization of their electors for the issuance of any bonds required to finance the acquisition or development of electrical energy generation plants. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1591 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 28A.500.010 to extend the distribution of local effort assistance funds for two additional years, 1996 and 1997. Revises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1593 1995–96 |
Services to children/tax exmNonprofit organizations are exempt from B&O tax on income derived from: (1) child care resource and referral services; (2) services related to the adoption of children; (3) child placement services, including recruitment and... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1595 1995–96 |
Math, science, tech literacyAuthorizes a study of the feasibility of expanding literacy in mathematics, science, and technology. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |