All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5310 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Governor and the Legislature are given the benefit of, and must consider, a prioritized list of heritage projects as a guide for appropriating funds in the 1997-99 biennium and thereafter. This prioritized list is prepared... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5311 1995–96 |
Indigents cost of counselA determination of indigency is made for persons wishing the appointment of counsel in misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases. The entity charged with determining indigency is the legislative authority. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5312 1995–96 |
Firearms possession by childRestrictions are imposed on children who hunt or trap. No children under the age of 14 are permitted to hunt or trap unless they have a valid hunting or trapping license and are supervised by an adult. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5313 1995–96 |
Farm vehicle licensesSmall harvesters, as defined by the Department of Revenue, who drive vehicles transporting trees, are also not required to obtain commercial vehicle driver's licenses. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5314 1995–96 |
Weights and measuresThe mechanism for funding the weights and measures program is changed from a fee collected at the time a device is inspected to a program supported by a registration fee collected upon renewal of a master business license. The... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5316 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5317 1995–96 |
Water resources dept & boardEstablishes a state water resources board, which consists of members from regional areas of the state. Directs the board to develop policies and implement programs that are balanced with the interests of all sectors of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5318 1995–96 |
Water rights adjud & regultnDeclares an intent to establish a comprehensive program for the adjudication of water rights in all basins of the state over the next twenty years, and that this program will be consistent with and further the cooperative... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5319 1995–96 |
Water resource planningProvides that the regional water resource planning process must be initiated by filing a petition with the state water resources board. Specifies the types of signatures required on the petition. Delineates the hearing process... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5320 1995–96 |
Intruders/use of forceAn occupant of a dwelling may use any amount of force within the dwelling, including deadly force, against a person who unlawfully enters the dwelling, if the occupant has reason to believe: 1) that the intruder has committed,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5321 1995–96 |
County officialsRevises RCW 84.56.340 to prohibit segregation of property for tax purposes unless all current year and delinquent taxes and assessments on the entire tract have been paid in full. Repeals RCW 36.33.180. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5323 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5324 1995–96 |
School bus driver definedProvides a definition for a "school bus driver." | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5327 1995–96 |
Attorney-client privilegeProvides that, in any criminal proceeding, the act of contacting or retaining an attorney shall not be admissible against any individual or entity unless such act is done for the purpose of committing a future crime. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5328 1995–96 |
Juvenile probation/detentionJuvenile probation counselor and detention services are administered by the superior court unless the county legislative authority passes an ordinance that requires alternative administration of such services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5329 1995–96 |
Criminal prosecutions costsEffective July 1, 1996, cities are specifically charged a filing fee for every misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor filed by the city whether filed under city code or state statute. Also effective July 1, 1996, all persons... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5331 1995–96 |
Bicycle safetyOn and after January 1, 1996, it is a traffic infraction for a person under 19 years of age to operate, ride upon, be transported on or be towed by a bicycle on any public road, path or sidewalk without wearing an approved helmet. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5336 1995–96 |
Food sanitation & safetyThe renewal period for food and beverage worker permits is reduced from five years to three years. A limited duty food and beverage worker permit is created for a person with a learning or cognitive disability. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5337 1995–96 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe state Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, and Manicuring Advisory Board is increased from five to seven members. The terms of current members expire on June 30, 1995, and the Governor must appoint new members who represent... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5338 1995–96 |
Lottery revenues/school consRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are to be deposited into the common school construction fund. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5339 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesDesignates the types of training courses and test scores which would demonstrate satisfactory competence. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5340 1995–96 |
Publ information disclosureDeclares an intent to achieve a proper balance between the need for open government and the right of individual citizens to personal privacy by clarifying the restrictions on disclosure of information for commercial purposes... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5341 1995–96 |
Vehicular pursuitRequires every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to adopt and implement, by December 31, 1995, a written policy to enable law enforcement officers to make more informed decisions about whether to initiate or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5343 1995–96 |
Recycled contentThe Department of General Administration is required to adopt recycled content standards for panelboard and compost. The compliance date for adoption of standards for other products listed in existing law is delayed from 1992 to 1996. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5344 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementA party, or the Department of Social and Health Services if public assistance is involved, may bring a motion for modification of a child support order if the order varies 20 percent or more from the amount that would be... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |