All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5593 1995–96 |
Water rights permit backlogProvides for a one-year increase in the exempt well classification to eliminate almost two-thirds of the backlog of water rights applications. Authorizes provisional permits to be valid for a five-year period. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5594 1995–96 |
Tax levy limitations loweredDecreases the limitation on tax levies from one hundred six percent to one hundred five and one-half percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5595 1995–96 |
HOV lane project fundingIncreases the authorized general obligation bond issue from one hundred million dollars to one hundred eighty-six million one hundred thousand dollars to finance the projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5596 1995–96 |
Physician aid in dyingA statutory right is created for a mentally competent terminally ill adult to ask a physician for medication to assist in dying. The patient makes a voluntary, revocable written or videotaped request for such assistance,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5598 1995–96 |
Centennial clean water fundThe statutory provisions that expires in 1995 are removed from statute. Language is added to the intent section governing the water quality account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5599 1995–96 |
Dental appliances taxationDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than services. Thus, if the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent rate would apply. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5600 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5601 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5602 1995–96 |
Gambling devicesAuthorizes gambling devices to any entity holding a gambling license if they are authorized on Indian or federal lands. Repeals RCW 9.46.235. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5603 1995–96 |
Punch board & pull-tab accesPunch board and pull-tab devices operated in establishments frequented by minors must be placed out of the direct sight of children. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5604 1995–96 |
Vessel registrationThe exemption from registration and excise tax requirements for vessel dealers is emphasized. Vessel dealers are authorized to pool purchase money security deposits into a single trust account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5607 1995–96 |
State govnmt performnc auditThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5608 1995–96 |
Frances H. Morgan chldrn cntFrancis Haddon Morgan Children's Center is removed from the list of residential habilitation centers permanently established to provide services to people with developmentally disabilities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5611 1995–96 |
Publ works bids/subcontractrRequires the protest to be submitted within twenty-four hours of the bid award. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5612 1995–96 |
Hood Canal salmonProhibits the approval of commercial fishing gear in Hood Canal unless specified criteria are met. Requires hatcheries to emphasize the production of chinook salmon and coho salmon. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5617 1995–96 |
Insurance fraudCurrent laws are modified or expanded to address insurance fraud, including anti-rebating laws, anti-fraud plans by insurance companies, and an anti-fraud bureau operated jointly by the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5618 1995–96 |
Growth management requirmntsAuthorizes counties with a population of seventy-five thousand or less to remove themselves and their cities from growth management planning requirements. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5619 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdLimits state agency and commissioners of public lands appeals to a growth management hearings board. Revises grounds for findings of compliance with chapter 36.70A RCW. Authorizes the attorney general to provide assistance to... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5620 1995–96 |
Urban growth areasRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 43.62.035 relating to factors used in the establishment of urban growth areas. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5621 1995–96 |
Pollution liabilty insur prgThe functions of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) are extended until June 1, 2001. PLIA is abolished as a separate state agency; its functions are transferred to the Department of General Administration. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5622 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesThe legislation intends to expand and promote home and community long-term care services as less costly and preferred alternatives to institutional care. It is also intended that individuals become responsible for the cost of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5623 1995–96 |
Gov services/competitv stratAuthorizes agencies to purchase services through contracts with individuals or businesses, if the contract is in compliance with RCW 43.19.1906. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5624 1995–96 |
Lodging damage/parent liabilThe parents or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor are liable for any damages caused by the minor when the minor receives a lodging or accommodation or uses the facilities at a hotel, motel, boarding house, or lodging... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5626 1995–96 |
Historic preservation counclThe members serving one-year, rotating terms are replaced by one representative of a local or state heritage organization. The provision for establishing a system of staggered terms is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5627 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe concise statement prepared by the Attorney General for statewide ballot measures must not exceed 25 words. While the term "referendum bill" is expressly added to the ballot measures covered by the amended subsection, other... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |