All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5233 1995–96 |
Tranportation fund accountsFor accounting purposes, the aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5236 1995–96 |
Prostitution interventn servA grant program is established in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The program enhances funding for prostitution prevention and intervention services. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5238 1995–96 |
Park/recreatn distr electnsNo primary is held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district. All candidates who file for a commissioner position appear on the general election ballot, and the candidate receiving the highest number of... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5240 1995–96 |
Vehicle insurance ratesConsideration of a window identification system, where letters or numbers are etched into all windows of the motor vehicle, must be considered by motor vehicle carriers in the rate-making process. This factor is added to the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5241 1995–96 |
Publ-private transportationDirects county legislative authorities to enter into agreements with private entities to undertake as appropriate, together with the department of transportation and other public entities, all or a portion of the planning,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5242 1995–96 |
Factory outlet mall signingAuthorizes tourist-oriented directional signing alongside state highways for factory outlet malls. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5245 1995–96 |
City and town council chairProvides that members of the council may by ordinance elect to have council meetings presided over by a council chair. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5246 1995–96 |
Retirement systems restructrThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan III and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan III are established. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5249 1995–96 |
Comm health & safety netwrksAn additional member is added to the composition of the community network. The new member represents the public schools within the network boundary. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5252 1995–96 |
Salvage vehiclesThe State Patrol must assemble a study group, with representation from the Department of Licensing (DOL), Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the insurance industry, the autobody industry, and other appropriate groups to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5254 1995–96 |
Recreatnl fishing surchargeApplies to the surcharge for persons who recreationally fish for salmon or marine bottomfish. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5255 1995–96 |
Absentee ballots processingDuring the ten days preceding a primary or election, the processing of absentee ballots may include verification of voters' signatures on the return envelopes and opening the return envelopes. The canvassing board must place... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5256 1995–96 |
Community networks programsCommunity mobilization programs are removed from the list of programs to be reviewed by the networks and council for the feasibility and desirability of decategorization. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5257 1995–96 |
Forest damage/1994 firesDirects the department of natural resources to develop a plan for salvage logging and reforesting of areas burned in the 1994 fires. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5259 1995–96 |
Locomotive bells & whistlesCounties are authorized to enact ordinances banning train whistles at gated crossings located within urban areas. An "urban area" is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as an urban place having a population greater than 2,500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5263 1995–96 |
PUD commissionersRevises procedures for the election of public utility district commissioners. Repeals RCW 54.40.010, 54.40.030, and 54.40.050. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5264 1995–96 |
Liquor purchase identificatnUnited States armed forces identification cards issued to active duty personnel, reservists, retired personnel and military dependents are allowed as proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5265 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersProvisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The Attorney General's Office may investigate debt adjusters. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5268 1995–96 |
Licensing dept services acctUse of the licensing services account is restricted to purchasing and upgrading equipment and for reimbursement to the county auditor. The funds in the account are in addition to existing state funds used for equipment... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5271 1995–96 |
Fed agents/arrest w/o warrntOfficers of the United States Forest Service and the National Park Service may arrest without a warrant in certain circumstances, if those special agents are certified to the state of Washington that they have received proper... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |