Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6214 1995–96 |
Temporary growing structureA separate definition is established in the State Building Code statute for "temporary growing structures." It is defined as a structure that has the sides and roof covered with plastic material and is used to provide plants... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6241 1995–96 |
Hotel/motel tax for tourismThe legislative body of any town with a population of at least 325, but less than 550, in a county that borders the northeastern slope of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least 36,000 but less than 42,000 may levy... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6266 1995–96 |
Boundary establishmentAlternative procedures for fixing boundary disputes are delineated. One way parties may resolve boundary disputes is by creating a formal written agreement which would be binding on all subsequent owners of the properties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6403 1995–96 |
Fire investigationThe responsibility for investigating the cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires is assigned as follows: (a) within any city or town, the chief of the fire department; (b) within unincorporated areas of a county,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6526 1995–96 |
Naturopath prescriptions/taxThe sale and use of medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin prescribed, administered, or used in treatment of an individual by a naturopath are exempt from both sales and use taxes. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6551 1995–96 |
Grazing lands managementThe purpose of the act is that all state agricultural grazing and grazable woodlands are managed in keeping with the statutory and constitutional mandates of each state agency. The ecosystem standards adopted in 1993 are not... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6566 1995–96 |
Snowmobile registration feeThe annual snowmobile registration fee must be established by the State Parks and Recreation Commission in consultation with any statewide snowmobile user groups, in addition to the Snowmobile Committee. The $15 limit on the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6705 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Legislature recognizes that providing the state of Washington with the educated citizenry required for the maintenance of a well-prepared work force, and the quality of life desired by that citizenry, requires the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2217 1995–96 |
At-risk youthThe court is authorized to place a child in need of services or an at-risk youth in a staff secure treatment facility, which cannot include a CRC. Whenever a person working for a licensed child serving agency shelters a minor... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 133, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2640 1995–96 |
TruancyThe requirements for both schools and courts in enforcing the compulsory attendance laws are modified. Age of Compulsory Attendance : The age when students can leave school if certain conditions are met is raised from 15 to 16. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| SB 5258 1995–96 |
Comm health & safety netwrksKey definitions vetoed by the Governor in the 1994 legislation are restored. An additional definition is added for the previously undefined term of "fiduciary interest." The community public health and safety networks... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2075 1995–96 |
Offense agnst pregnant womanAn additional aggravating factor is added to the list of aggravating factors upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime. That factor is that... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2256 1995–96 |
Public works projectsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1996, loans for 67 public works projects, totaling $96,785,915, are authorized to be issued from the public works assistance account using funds previously appropriated... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2358 1995–96 |
Crime victim/witness progrmsThe Legislature finds that funding for county victim advocacy programs and the state's crime victims compensation program is inadequate. The Legislature intends to provide more funding by increasing penalty assessments paid by... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2487 1995–96 |
Adoption support paymentsContinuing adoption support payments may be set at an amount sufficient to ensure timely adoptions of children in foster care. Adoption support payments made on or after July 1, 1996, are set at a level designed to facilitate... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2579 1995–96 |
Sexual abuse victimsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) takes over Department of Social and Health Services responsibilities for sexual assault programs. No reduction in service levels occurs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2580 1995–96 |
Crime victim restitutionAny restitution required under a diversion agreement is no longer limited by consideration of the juvenile's ability to pay restitution. The restitution amount is not to exceed $750 to be eligible for diversion. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2652 1995–96 |
Criminally insane patientsWhen establishing its reimbursement standards, DSHS is to take into account judgments owed by the criminally insane person to any victim of an act that would have resulted in a criminal conviction but for the finding of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2832 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, the Department of Transportation (DOT). | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2856 1995–96 |
Child, youth, family ombudsmThe office of Family and Children's Ombudsman is established in the office of the Governor. The purpose of the ombudsman is to promote public awareness of services, identify system issues to be acted on and to monitor and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 5516 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesEmployers that implement drug-free workplace programs may receive a 5 percent premium discount on their workers' compensation payments. Total premium discounts may not exceed $5 million per year. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6260 1995–96 |
Ride share tax creditThe employers who are eligible to qualify for business and occupation or public utility tax credits for providing financial incentives to employees for ride sharing is expanded from only major employers in the state's eight... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |