All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5346 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/school constDeclares that chapter 39.12 RCW does not apply to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5347 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 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. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5348 1995–96 |
Drivr's licns record/ discloApplications for driver's licenses, permits, or identicards may not be made available to the public for inspection or copying. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5353 1995–96 |
Economic development grantsDeclares a policy to maximize the use of federal and private funds for economic development purposes and to devote state resources to leverage federal and private dollars to supplement state economic development efforts. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5354 1995–96 |
DUI/minor passengersPenalties are enhanced when the offenses of driving or being in physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs include having a child under the age of 18 in the vehicle. Mandatory penalties for a... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5356 1995–96 |
Pilotage license feesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5357 1995–96 |
Pilotage fees and penaltiesApplicants for exemption from the pilotage act must pay a fee to the pilotage account for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty for... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5358 1995–96 |
Retiremnt systm plan transfrA member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan II may transfer his or her membership to PERS Plan I if the member (1) was elected to public office prior to October 1, 1977, and (2) was, at the time he or she... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5360 1995–96 |
Port dist property tax levyBefore imposing its general purpose levy or its industrial development levy, a port district must prepare a study justifying the imposition of the levy and hold a public hearing on the study at which it must receive public... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5361 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impact areasThe impacted area is redefined by reference to a level day-night (DNL) contour map, to be prepared by the port commission referencing federal standards and methodology. Any structure subject to noise levels of 65 DNL or... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5362 1995–96 |
Airport siting councilAn airport siting council is established. It comprises six members: a Transportation Commissioner, the Secretary of the Department of Transportation, the Director of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, five members of... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5363 1995–96 |
AFDC recipient contractsRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5366 1995–96 |
Transportation project bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of twenty-five million six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars to finance the authorized transportation projects. Repeals RCW 47.10.840. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5371 1995–96 |
Distribution of estatesThe surviving spouse does not receive any of the decedent's share of the net community property or decedent's separate property if either spouse previously petitioned the court for a legal separation, dissolution of marriage,... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5373 1995–96 |
Child's best interestProvides that it is in the best interest of a child to reside, if possible, in a household with a mother and a father. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5376 1995–96 |
Property tax relief/retiredPayments for prescription drugs are deducted in determining disposable income. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5377 1995–96 |
Physician referralsThe state Medicaid program is brought into compliance with federal OBRA requirements. Physicians are prohibited from self-referring Medicaid clients to medical facilities or services in which the physician or his/her family... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5379 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersThe court determines the amount of restitution at the sentencing hearing within 180 days. The court may continue the hearing beyond the 180 days for good cause. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5380 1995–96 |
Legal assistantsA person must meet certain criteria before he or she may represent himself or herself as a legal assistant. In addition, a legal assistant must obtain a professional license; graduate from a course of study for legal... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5381 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale and distribution of magazines by subscription by nonprofit organizations and schools for fund raising is exempt from sales tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5382 1995–96 |
Medical rehabilitatn servcesIncludes medical rehabilitation services as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5383 1995–96 |
Collection agencies/B&O taxThe tax rate on licensed collection agencies is reduced to 1.15 percent, which consists of a base rate of 1.1 percent and the 4.5 percent surtax. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5384 1995–96 |
Health care authority dutiesThe date of the K-12 merger of health benefits into HCA is moved from October 1995 to January 1996, but vision, dental, life insurance, liability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and disability income... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |