Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1678 1995–96 |
School employees/eductn orgsProvides that, if the school director's association liquidates any real or personal property that was purchased with taxpayer funds, the proceeds shall be deposited into the common school construction fund. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1681 1995–96 |
Shooting ranges/liabilityProvides that the operation of a sport shooting range that conforms to generally accepted operation practices shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability relating to noise or noise pollution. Declares that a sport... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1682 1995–96 |
Managed care/B & O tax exempDeclares that it is in the public interest to avoid the discouragement of managed care through tax burdens that do not apply to nonmanaged care arrangements. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1683 1995–96 |
Insurance agents/B & O taxAmends RCW 82.04.260 to delete the tax on insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors. Declares that independent agents of businesses engaged within this state in the business of insurance are not employees for the purposes of... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1684 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesRequires the program to contain a written substance abuse policy statement in order to qualify for a premium discount for workers' compensation insurance. Establishes standards for substance abuse testing. Provides for the... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1685 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmtDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1688 1995–96 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value for the purposes of determining property tax liability; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1690 1995–96 |
Mandates on school districts"Basic education" compliance report : Authority of the SBE to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the basic education act is deleted. Instead, responsibility for compliance will rest with school boards. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1693 1995–96 |
Highway access standardsIf cities or towns fail to adopt and enforce standards for access permitting by December 31, 1997, or if they choose to delegate that responsibility to the DOT, the department shall assume such responsibilities. Cities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1695 1995–96 |
Coastal crab fishery licenseRevises qualifications for coastal crab fishing licenses. Repeals RCW 75.30.420 and 75.30.450. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1696 1995–96 |
City & town boundary changesEstablishes a procedure whereby the boundaries of two cities or towns that are adjacently located, and all located in a county in which a boundary review board exists, may be adjusted. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1697 1995–96 |
Death investigations systemsDesignates funding sources to provide for death investigations systems. Repeals section 44, chapter 275, Laws of 1994. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1698 1995–96 |
Local transit taxDirects the department of revenue to determine a local transit tax rate for each municipality for the previous calendar year. Declares that the tax rate shall be equivalent to the sales and use tax for the municipality that... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1699 1995–96 |
Real estate excise tx applicRevises RCW 82.45.010 to provide an exemption for sales to public entities from the real estate excise tax. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1701 1995–96 |
Library capital facilty areaAuthorizes creation of the library capital facility areas for the purpose of financing the construction of library facilities. Establishes procedures for the formation of the capital facility areas. Repeals RCW 27.14.010,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1703 1995–96 |
Credit cards/paymnt to stateThe requirement that liquor purchased from a state liquor store or agency be paid for in cash is repealed. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1708 1995–96 |
Commun corrctns offcrs/fireaAuthorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1713 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victims/minrsAuthorizes the minor to give consent. Requires an attempt to contact the parent if the minor agrees. Does not require the parent to pay for the examination. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1714 1995–96 |
New/expanded business/tax dfA statewide retail sales and use tax deferral program for a new or expanded manufacturing operation is created. The deferral applies to state and local sales and use tax on materials and labor, including services necessary for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1715 1995–96 |
Private schooling/educ grantAuthorizes grants for educational services for children in private schools or receiving home-based instruction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |