All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5946 1995–96 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises RCW 82.16.020 to lower the utility tax rates on light and power business and water distribution business to three and six-tenths percent. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5948 1995–96 |
Fish/wildlife commissn authrThe Fish and Wildlife Commission establishes the overall goals, policies and objectives of the department. The director retains the authority to set rules for recreational and commercial harvest of food fish and shellfish. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5949 1995–96 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology may regulate as among water rights in the following situations: (1) where all the rights are permitted or certificated rights; (2) where an instream flow rule has been adopted; or (3) whether water is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5950 1995–96 |
Excursion vessel regulationFerry excursion services are regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) with regard to entry, rates, routes and insurance. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5951 1995–96 |
County/city develpmnt agreemAuthorizes the development agreements to provide assurance to an applicant that upon government approval a project may proceed in accordance with existing policies and regulations. Declares that the development agreements will... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5952 1995–96 |
Shoreline managementDeclares an intent to improve the coordination of shoreline management with other planning and appeals processes. Repeals RCW 90.58.145. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5953 1995–96 |
Land use decisions reviewReforms the process for judicial review of land use decisions made by local jurisdictions, by establishing uniform, expedited appeal procedures and uniform criteria for reviewing such decisions, in order to provide consistent,... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5954 1995–96 |
Engineers & land surveyorsAuthorizes the retired status certificate to be issued to individuals who are sixty-five years of age and retired from active practice. Exempts the retirees from payment of annual renewal fees. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5958 1995–96 |
Water storage project permitDeclares that, where an application has been received for future development of water storage, commencement of construction need not occur until such time as the applicant has need for development. Requires the permittee to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5959 1995–96 |
Digital signature securityRules are established governing the creation of a key pair. The Department of Licensing (DOL) is directed to license "certification authorities," which are private companies, government agencies, and individuals who certify... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5960 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle excise taxThe basic MVET rate of 2.0 percent is reduced to 1/45 percent of passenger type vehicles, including light trucks. This is equal to a 25 percent tax cut on the MVET paid by owners of passenger type vehicles. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5961 1995–96 |
Telecommuting work centersProhibits a local government from enacting any ordinance that prohibits a telecommuting work center in areas zoned for commercial use or areas zoned for a combination of commercial and residential uses. Authorizes the... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5963 1995–96 |
Sick leave cash outAllows employees who separate from state service to receive payment for accrued leave for illness or injury if they have thirty years of service, twenty-five years of service at age fifty-five, or five years of service at age... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5964 1995–96 |
Housing/real estate excse txThe list of capital projects for which the 1982 local REET can be utilized is expanded to include the construction, reconstruction, acquisition, financing or rehabilitation of low-income or special needs housing that is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5965 1995–96 |
Awards against the stateAuthorizes a court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5966 1995–96 |
Vocational excellence awardStudents named as recipients of the WAVE award after June 30, 1994, are eligible to receive a cash grant for two years of undergraduate study while attending a licensed private vocational school, an in-state independent... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5967 1995–96 |
Public school license platesBeginning January 1, 1996, DOL must issue license plates displaying a symbol of public schools. The DOL designs the plate, in consultation with the State Art Commission, based upon the submissions of students in public schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5968 1995–96 |
Fiscal growth factor definedThe fiscal growth factor is modified to reflect the percentage change in either state population or the enrollment in the K-12 school system, whichever is greater. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5969 1995–96 |
LBC renamedThe name of the LBC is changed to the Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5970 1995–96 |
Transfer into LEOFFTransfers law enforcement officers employed by the state liquor control board or the state parks and recreation commission into LEOFF. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5971 1995–96 |
Assault weaponsMakes a violation of the ban on assault weapons a class C felony. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5972 1995–96 |
Firearms/state preemptionRevises RCW 9.41.290 to delete the total preemption of firearms regulation by the state | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5974 1995–96 |
Crane operatorsEstablishes a licensing procedure for all crane and hoist operators engaged in the construction industry. Designates the requirements for a class I, II, and III license. Creates a crane operators administration account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5975 1995–96 |
Affordable housing/tax exempThe legislative authority of any county or city is authorized to exempt from the local real estate excise tax any transaction involving the sale of property that is going to be used as low-income housing. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |