Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1596 1995–96 |
Workers' comp ordersThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1598 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housng taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multi-unit housing in urban centers is created. The exemption applies to all property taxes and is based on the difference between the existing value of the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1599 1995–96 |
Public assistance/rental payConducts a program designed to increase the supply of housing for persons on public assistance by making rental payments directly to the landlords. Requires a report of the results prior to the next legislative session. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1602 1995–96 |
Child care agencies licensesDeclares that the health, safety, and well-being of children is paramount over the right of any person to provide care. Establishes fingerprinting requirements and procedures to determine the suitability of the applicant to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1604 1995–96 |
Mobile home park purchaseA qualified tenant organization must give written notice of its intent to purchase the mobile home park to the park owner before any execution of sale documents to a third party. The tenant notice must be signed by owners of... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1605 1995–96 |
Landlord/tenant relatnshipsAuthorizes a landlord to change the rules of the mobile home park by giving the tenants thirty days' written notice. Revises the provisions pertaining to the termination or nonrenewal of a rental agreement. Establishes... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1606 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationScope of registration requirement . The requirement to register as a sex offender is extended to people who were charged with committing a sex offense but were found not guilty by reason of insanity. Any such person who is... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1608 1995–96 |
Parental disciplineReasonable parental discipline is defined to include spanking in the region of the buttocks which does not cause greater than transient pain, minor temporary marks, or superficial bruising. Reasonable and moderate physical... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1609 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1612 1995–96 |
Festival lodging/special taxThe use of the hotel/motel tax is expanded to include civic festivals, provided the event is community-wide, not held more than once a year, is suitable for a broad segment of the community, and is sponsored by a tax-exempt,... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1613 1995–96 |
AFDC recipnts/day care provdAuthorizes the participants to receive twenty-five dollars per week for each child, up to a maximum of six children. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1616 1995–96 |
Emergency rules criteriaRevises RCW 34.05.350 to establish new criteria for emergency rules proposed for adoption by state agencies. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1618 1995–96 |
Child supprt/health care expOrdinary health care expenses will no longer be included in the basic support obligation. The economic table's presumptive amounts are lowered by 5 percent accordingly. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1620 1995–96 |
Child support/ incomeRevises RCW 26.19.020 to provide that the economic table is presumptive for combined monthly net incomes up to and including seven thousand dollars. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1621 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesAuthorizes a deduction from the measure of the tax up to ten thousand dollars per month. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1622 1995–96 |
Sales & use tax ratesReduces the rate from six and five-tenths to six and three-tenths percent of the selling price. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1628 1995–96 |
Traffic offenses decriminalzMakes the violation of driving without a license, and negligent driving, an infraction subject to penalties as set by the supreme court under RCW 46.63.110 or community service. | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1629 1995–96 |
Temporary total disabilityAmends RCW 51.32.090 to lower the percentage of the average monthly wage authorized after June 30, 1995, from 115% to 110%, and after June 30, 1996, from 120% to 110%. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1631 1995–96 |
Internatnl educatn/exchangesInternational Education and Exchange Council The International Education and Exchange Council (council) is created as a public-private partnership in the Office of the Secretary of State. The council works to develop... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1633 1995–96 |
Emplyee testifyng/compensatnLimits state employee compensation for testifying against the state. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1635 1995–96 |
Retirement systems overpaymnAuthorizes the department to issue an order and notice of assessment specifying the amount due, including interest, to be remitted to the department. Requires notice of the right to appeal. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |