All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5694 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programProvides a process for the citizens of the state to make suggestions to the state government to improve quality, processes, procedures, and service. Authorizes the granting of citizen suggestion awards. Provides for citizen... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5695 1995–96 |
Growth management planningAuthorizes the population projections to be made on the basis of growth indicator standards adopted by the county legislative authority. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5696 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/logging industExtends the employer workers' compensation group self-insurance provisions to the logging industry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5697 1995–96 |
Driver's license renewalDeclares that a driver's license issued under RCW 46.20.161 shall expire on the fifth anniversary of the licensee's birthdate. Revises fee requirements for licenses. Creates the temporary licensing technology account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5698 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe jurisdictnThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5702 1995–96 |
School constructn/art eductnRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are divided as follows: (1) 94 percent is deposited into the common school construction fund for school construction and (2) 6 percent is used... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5703 1995–96 |
Absentee ballotsAuthorizes the verification of signatures on or after the tenth day prior to the election. Provides that the opening of the return and security envelopes shall not commence until after 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the day of the election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5704 1995–96 |
Miniature boiler permitsDeletes the requirement for the issuance of a special permit to operate a boiler that it is appropriate only for miniature boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5706 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5707 1995–96 |
Building code enforcementPromotes the increase of the supply of affordable housing through a program of regulatory reform of the building code enforcement systems in order to place more reliance on the national model code system to encourage... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5708 1995–96 |
Plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5710 1995–96 |
Retirement syst overpaymentsAuthorizes the department to issue an order and notice of assessment specifying the amount due, including interest, to be remitted to the department. Requires notice of the right to appeal. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5711 1995–96 |
Retiree benefits calculationDeclares that the annual compensation taken into account in calculating retiree benefits shall not exceed the limits imposed by section 401(a)(17) of the federal internal revenue code. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5712 1995–96 |
Retirmnt contributn paymentsDeclares that it is the responsibility of employers to accurately report their employees' compensation and service, and to ensure that all required member and employer contributions are transferred to the department of... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5713 1995–96 |
Retirement systm death benefProvides retirement system benefits upon death of member or retiree. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5714 1995–96 |
Forest practices regulationDeclares that it is in the public interest that the state implements the policies of RCW 76.09.010(2) in a manner that is compatible with the primary use of the forest lands of the state and the maintenance of a viable forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5715 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5716 1995–96 |
Educatnl employees/labor relThe Educational Employment Relations Act is amended to provide, in case of a bargaining impasse, binding arbitration in addition to mediation and fact-finding. Negotiations between the school district and the employees'... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5717 1995–96 |
Sellers of travel registratnSeveral modifications are made to the sellers of travel act. A sellers of travel recovery account is established. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5719 1995–96 |
Earned early release timeOffenders may not use any earned early release time until they have completed a high school education or received a passing score on their general educational development test (GED). The department is directed to revise its... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5720 1995–96 |
Childhood immunizationsEstablishes a schedule for appropriate immunizations against vaccine preventable infectious diseases for adults and children. Establishes an immunization incentive program for local health jurisdictions to allow a twenty... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5721 1995–96 |
Recreatnl vehcles' emissionsExempts recreational vehicles from emissions tests. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |