All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1350 1995–96 |
Unempl insur voluntary contrSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1398 1995–96 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1495 1995–96 |
Tmbr excse tax small hrvstrThe definition of small harvester is changed to one whose harvests do not exceed 2 million board feet in a calendar year. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1497 1995–96 |
Elctrnc access publc recordsThe State Archivist is directed to adopt rules for cataloging, indexing and storing photographic, optical, electronic and other images of public records, and to adopt rules facilitating access to such records. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1547 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs compThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1658 1995–96 |
Filled or altered wetlandsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot require mitigation for adverse impacts on fish life or habitat that occurred at a time a wetland was filled, if the wetland is legally filled under the emergency provisions... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1673 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax deferral program is expanded to allow persons who are 60 years of age to apply for the program. The income threshold for the deferral program is increased to $34,000. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1700 1995–96 |
Property tax/current useAssessors are instructed not to remove land from forest land classification or designation if the land is expected to be acquired in a transaction exempt from paying the back taxes. The sale or transfer of fee title to the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1722 1995–96 |
UTC hearingsThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the requirement that adjudicative hearings conducted by the commission be presided over by an administrative law judge appointed by the Office of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1756 1995–96 |
Dependent childrenA relative or a foster parent caring for a child may attend any hearing or proceeding pertaining to the child, unless the court states the reasons on the record for disallowing attendance. Relatives may attend whether or not... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5141 1995–96 |
Alcohol or drug offensesThe blood or breath alcohol concentration at which a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs is lowered from .10 to .08. A person convicted of DUI will be punished by imprisonment for one day... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5155 1995–96 |
Hydraulic permits/shorelinesA public or private project designed to improve fish habitat, fish passage, or wildlife habitat is exempt from the permit requirements of the Shoreline Management Act when: (1) the project is approved by the Department of Fish... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5169 1995–96 |
Education restructuringThe laws governing K-12 education are revised as follows: Obsolete references and obsolete sections . Obsolete references to repealed statutes are deleted. Programs that expire or are replaced by other programs are deleted. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5365 1995–96 |
Uniform disciplinary actHealth care boards and commissions are required to adopt consistent procedures for all disciplinary procedures under the UDA. The secretary must establish time periods for each step in the discipline process including... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5374 1995–96 |
Limited liability partnrshpsA new form of business association known as a registered limited liability partnership is created. Two or more persons may become a registered limited liability partnership by applying with the Secretary of State, paying the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5434 1995–96 |
Insurance agent licensingResident general agents are treated the same as other insurance licensees. These agents are subject to the same renewal schedule as other agents and licensees. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5544 1995–96 |
Shoreline/oil & gas explortnThe July 1, 1995, date is removed from the policy statement so that the moratorium concerning leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands will be permanent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5551 1995–96 |
Lodging excise taxThe legislative body of any city with a population of at least 3,000, but less than 4,000, located in a county east of the crest of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least 50,000, but less than 60,000, may levy an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5597 1995–96 |
Public records copyingUnless it creates an undue burden, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public records. This... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5606 1995–96 |
Reclaimed water useThe findings statements of the 1992 legislation are expanded to further discuss the uses of reclaimed water, including uses made in other states. The Legislature declares that reclaimed water use is not inconsistent with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5677 1995–96 |
Building code/structure reqrNomenclature, paragraph references and grammatical errors are corrected in the statutes relating to building codes. References in the chapter on handicapped access are made consistent with federal law. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5931 1995–96 |
Finanacial institutn parityWhen adopting rules governing the lending limits of state-chartered financial institutions, the Director of the Office of Financial Institutions is guided by rules governing lending limits of federally-chartered financial... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |