All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6294 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnThe first city sales and use tax equalization distribution to cities not imposing the second one-half cent sales tax is increased to 45/55 of the population distribution. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6366 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6425 1995–96 |
Port district indebtednessIt is clarified that the amount of a loan from an agency of the state of Washington or the United States is excluded from the computation of indebtedness of a port district. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6466 1995–96 |
Air pollution/minor sourcesA new exemption from the notice of construction and review requirements is created for "de minimis" new sources. "De minimis" is defined as a trivial level of emission that does not affect human health or the environment.... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6529 1995–96 |
Recreational hunting/fishingThe Fish and Wildlife Commission is required to develop proposed legislation to simplify and modernize the recreational fishing and hunting license system by the 1998 legislative session. The commission must make interim... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6572 1995–96 |
Competitive bid systemIn a solicitation by the state for goods and services, after competitive bids are opened, the award must be made to that responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid unless there is a compelling reason to reject... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6635 1995–96 |
Small public works minesMining fees for public works projects with less than seven acres of disturbed area per mine are waived when they are primarily used for a public works project if the mines are owned and primarily operated by counties with a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6651 1995–96 |
Public record storageThe allowed forms of public record storage are expanded to include compact discs. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6725 1995–96 |
Electrical switchgear/contrlThe list of types of boilers and pressurized vessels exempt from regulation by the State Board of Boiler Rules is expanded to include electrical switchgear and control apparatus that have no external source of energy to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6776 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged railroadsPrivately-owned short-line or light density railroads may receive state grants from the essential rail assistance account, but only for the purpose of repairing damage caused by recent flooding. This emergency exception to the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1016 1995–96 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxFerries owned or operated by the state or one of its political subdivisions are subject to the motor vehicle fuel tax and thus are no longer charged sales and use taxes on the fuel they purchase. The motor vehicle taxes are,... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1019 1995–96 |
Individual retirement accntsThe nonaccount holder spouse may transfer, at death, the community property interest in the account holder spouse's IRA to the nonaccount holder spouse's estate, testamentary trust, inter vivos trust, or other successor... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1032 1995–96 |
Administrative proced ordersExcept for DSHS licensing and civil fines and custodial parent address disclosure proceedings, reviewing officers' power to modify presiding officers' findings of fact, conclusions of law, and decisions is restricted to the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1048 1995–96 |
Unincorporated nonproft assnA nonprofit association is defined as an unincorporated organization consisting of members joined by mutual consent for a common, nonprofit purpose. A nonprofit association may engage in property transactions and may be a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1049 1995–96 |
Criminal conspiracyIt is not a defense to a criminal conspiracy charge that the person with whom the accused is alleged to have conspired is a police officer or other government agent who does not intend that a crime be committed. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1051 1995–96 |
Contempt of courtA commissioner of a court of limited jurisdiction who is a lawyer admitted to the practice of law in Washington may impose sanctions for a contempt of court. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1052 1995–96 |
Nonappropriated funds reviewSHB 1052 creates a task force on fiscal policy to examine the revenues to and the expenditures from all nonappropriated funds. The task force is directed to explore the fee and charge-setting policies of agencies generating... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1097 1995–96 |
Estate tax returnsTwo changes are made with respect to the penalty provisions that apply to the late filing of estate tax returns. First, an absolute cap of $10,000 is imposed. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1099 1995–96 |
Prostitution arrests/HIV tstAny person arrested for prostitution or patronizing a prostitute must submit to a test, approved by the State Board of Health, to detect exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus. The person pays $100 for the cost of the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1100 1995–96 |
Juven driver's license suspnIf the Department of Licensing takes any action under Title 46 to suspend, revoke, restrict, or condition the driver's license of an unemancipated person under 18 years of age, the department is required to mail a notice of... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1133 1995–96 |
Firearm dealers' licensesA firearms "dealer" is redefined as a person who has or is required to have a federal dealer's license. There is no separate state definition of a "dealer." The requirements for obtaining a state license are that the applicant... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1142 1995–96 |
Students' personal beliefsA school district employee or other individual under the auspices of a school district may not require a student to submit to a survey, test, questionnaire, or examination that elicits the personal beliefs or practices of a... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |