All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6009 1995–96 |
Malt beverage commissionA process to activate a Malt Beverage Commission is established. The purpose of the commission is to promote the interests of micro-breweries, which are those that produce less than 100,000 barrels annually per location. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6012 1995–96 |
DSHS collection agency useAuthorizes the office of support enforcement to establish a pilot project to enter into contracts with private collection agencies for collection of accounts twelve months past due. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6013 1995–96 |
Sales to schools/tax exemptnProvides exemptions for general fund items such as supplies, for capital projects such as buildings or equipment, and for school buses. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6014 1995–96 |
Electrical inspectionsGives to counties the same authority to perform electrical inspections as cities currently exercise. Directs the counties to consider employing the trained persons currently employed by the department of labor and industries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6015 1995–96 |
Workers' comp claims/confidnProvides that, ninety days after filing an action for personal injury or wrongful death, the claimant shall be deemed to waive any confidentiality or privilege granted under this section. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6016 1995–96 |
Puget Sound bottomfish licenEstablishes licensing requirements to commercially fish for bottomfish in Puget Sound. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6017 1995–96 |
Airport land use planningDeclares an intent to protect general aviation airports against encroachment by incompatible land uses. Provides for the orderly expansion of airports and the adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure... | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6019 1995–96 |
Studded tires permitsProvides that, beginning November 1, 1995, it is unlawful to operate a vehicle having tires with metal studs without a valid permit. Requires an annual fee of one hundred sixty dollars for the permit. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6020 1995–96 |
Insurance consumer educationThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner is required to consider development of various programs and informational items to further educate consumers about insurance products. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6022 1995–96 |
Health care/elected officalsProvides that health care benefits of persons holding elected office shall be equivalent to that provided by the basic health plan on January 1, 1996, and may not be supplemented in any manner. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6024 1995–96 |
Regional support networksAuthorizes smaller counties to form regional support networks. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6025 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6027 1995–96 |
Day labor road constructionRevises RCW 36.77.065 to authorize a day labor road construction budget equal to four hundred fifty thousand dollars or fifty percent of the total annual road budget, whichever is greater. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6030 1995–96 |
City councilmember electionsRequires councilmembers in cities with a population of four hundred thousand or more to be elected from wards or districts. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6031 1995–96 |
Vehicles/pawnbroker's pledgeAuthorizes the removal to a secured location if the owner of the vehicle consents to the removal in writing. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6035 1995–96 |
Telecommunctn service delivrProvides that no public utility district may impose terms and conditions for use of a utility pole or right of way to a telecommunications company that are more burdensome or less favorable than those currently imposed on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6038 1995–96 |
Uniform school impact feesDeclares an intent to ensure that school districts affected by growth and development are provided with a uniform level of support from new development. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6039 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformDesignates requirements which a claimant's attorney must comply with when filing an action for damages arising out of the professional negligence of a person licensed under Title 18 RCW. Limits ex parte contact between a... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6040 1995–96 |
Health care coverage incentvAuthorizes the commissioner to recommend to interested parties ways in which purchasing groups can develop, encourage, and provide incentives for employee wellness programs. Authorizes the department of labor and industries to... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |