All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6071 1995–96 |
Clinical laboratory scienceProvides that no person may practice clinical laboratory science unless licensed as required by the act. Designates some exemptions from the license requirement. Establishes a clinical laboratory board to administer the act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6072 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6075 1995–96 |
Airport land use planningDeclares a purpose to protect existing general aviation airports against encroachment by incompatible land uses. Encourages adoption of land use measures that minimize the public's exposure to excessive noise and safety... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6076 1995–96 |
TV coverage of governmentMakes an appropriation of four million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6079 1995–96 |
Well-being of childrenThe statutory prohibitions on distribution or display of erotic materials to minors are repealed and replaced with provisions prohibiting the display, sale, or distribution of materials harmful to minors. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6080 1995–96 |
Unorganized militiaRepeals RCW 38.08.050. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6081 1995–96 |
Watershed planningRequires an examination of the effectiveness of water resource planning done on a local basis. Directs the examination on a pilot basis on the Duwamish-Green, upper Chehalis, Entiat, middle Snake, Yakima and Naches rivers.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6082 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationProvides limitations on property taxes levied for collection in 1997 and thereafter. Requires approval of a constitution amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6083 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife cmmssn rulesRevises RCW 77.04.090 to require the approval of five members of the commission. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6084 1995–96 |
Luring penalties increasedRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to require an additional six months to be added to the presumptive sentence for luring if the offender uses any matter that is harmful to minors in the commission of the offense. Revises RCW 9.94A.320 to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6092 1995–96 |
Children/family services dptThe Department of Children and Family Services is created. All powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Social and Health Services pertaining to at-risk youth, dependent children, and juvenile rehabilitation and the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6102 1995–96 |
Arrest without warrant/fedrlRevises RCW 10.88.330 to include United States forest service and national park service officers with authority to arrest without a warrant. Requires the officers to receive proper training. Requires a written agreement with... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6127 1995–96 |
Short plats or subdivisionsNo city, town or county may condition the approval of a short subdivision or short plat upon the dedication of a portion of the property to be subdivided for the purpose of open space, greenbelt, or buffer zone, or future... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6128 1995–96 |
Drivers' implied consentProvides that drivers involved in fatal accidents are deemed to have given implied consent for alcohol and drug testing. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6136 1995–96 |
Elections on public moneysRequires elections on matters concerning public moneys to be held at general elections. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6139 1995–96 |
Rape in second degreeThe crime of rape in the third degree is committed if a person engages in sexual intercourse with a resident of a state or county adult or juvenile correctional facility, and is not married to the victim. Consent of the victim... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6143 1995–96 |
Merchant marines/employmentThe definition of veteran is expanded. A veteran includes a person with the appropriate discharge, and who served during any period of war as a merchant mariner with service aboard an ocean going vessel in a war zone. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6144 1995–96 |
Water supply augmentationDeclares a policy of the state to facilitate the impoundment of water during the time that excess waters are available for release and use during the time that water supplies are inadequate. Directs the department of ecology... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6145 1995–96 |
Permit processingThe Department of Ecology is required to determine within 15 days of receipt of an application whether the application is likely to be processed within 180 days. If the permit cannot be processed within 180 days or there is a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6148 1995–96 |
Aquaculture siting boardThe Terminal Area Aquaculture Siting Advisory Board is created to assess and recommend at least ten sites for a variety of aquaculture uses. This report must be prepared by December 31, 1996, and revised every year, and then... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6152 1995–96 |
Child kidnapper registrationRequires kidnappers of children to register with local law enforcement agencies upon release from custody. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6153 1995–96 |
Veterans' employment prefrncThe definition of veteran is simplified to include an individual who has received an honorable discharge or a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record from any branch of the armed forces of the United States.... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6159 1995–96 |
Child sex abuse victm intervAn interview by DSHS of a child regarding allegations of sexual abuse, conducted in the absence of a law enforcement officer, must be recorded by audiotape or videotape. Failure to tape the interview does not affect the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |