All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5885 1995–96 |
Services to familiesThe current family preservation services are renamed "intensive family preservation services." A new class of services called "family preservation services" is created which may be delivered in the home or in the community. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| HB 1088 1995–96 |
Sex offense/definitionThe definition of sex offense under the Sentencing Reform Act is clarified to apply only to offenses which are felonies. For purposes of sex offender registration, the definition of sex offense includes a felony or misdemeanor... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1107 1995–96 |
Boards and commissionsA total of 47 boards, councils, commissions and committees is affected as follows: 31 are eliminated outright; 14 are consolidated into four merged boards; one is reconfigured; and one is sunsetted in the year 2002. Amended... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1173 1995–96 |
Adoption supportThe Secretary of DSHS must, at least once every five years, review the need to continue adoption support payments or lump sum payments to adoptive parents through the Adoption Support Program. Adoptive parents who receive... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1193 1995–96 |
Transprtatn dept rental rateExisting language requiring the Department of Transportation to charge rental rates to department programs for the use of department-owned real property, buildings, and structures is repealed, as is the requirement that... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1209 1995–96 |
Commercial vehicle safetyBeginning January 1, 1996, the Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC's) terminal inspection program is transferred to the Washington State Patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement section. The WSP is responsible for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1225 1995–96 |
Vehicle and fuel licensesApplications for certificates of ownership of motor vehicles may be made on any form approved by the Department of Licensing. This allows financial institutions to electronically file application for certificates. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1250 1995–96 |
Indust insurnce award paymntCompensation orders must be complied with by the Department of Labor and Industries within 60 days of the time they are entered. If documents necessary to make payments have been requested from the injured worker, compensation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1336 1995–96 |
Precollege class enrollmentsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board, in consultation with the Commission on Student Learning, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, faculty teachers, and others as are appropriate, is... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1359 1995–96 |
Cigarette taxThe definition of "stamp" for the cigarette tax is expanded to include stamps which show tax-exempt status. All cigarettes in Washington must bear either a tax stamp or an exempt stamp. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1383 1995–96 |
Annexation unincorportd terrWhen unincorporated territory consisting of less than 100 acres is at least 80 percent contiguous with the boundaries of two municipal corporations, and one of the municipal corporations is a sewer district, the legislative... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1429 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicles"RV" and "park trailer" are separately defined. All regulations applicable to RVs are also applicable to park trailers. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1430 1995–96 |
Retirement contributns/exempEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1431 1995–96 |
Retiremnt systms dept expensThe June 30, 1995, termination date for use of interest earnings from pension funds to pay for investigation of fraud and collection of overpayments is deleted. DRS may continue to use interest earnings from the pension funds... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1445 1995–96 |
Hospital regulation/inspectnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1471 1995–96 |
Homeowners' associationsA new chapter is created governing the formation and administration of homeowners' associations. A "homeowners' association" is a corporation, each member of which is an owner of residential real property located within the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1557 1995–96 |
Insurance fraudCurrent laws are modified or expanded and new provisions are added to fight insurance fraud, including anti-rebating laws, anti-fraud plans by insurance companies, and anti-fraud units operated by the Washington State Patrol... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1560 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1660 1995–96 |
L & I dept. inspectns/approvThe director may adopt rules, with respect to the statutes regulating the manufacturing of mobile homes, commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and factory built structures, that permit the approval of plans that are... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1669 1995–96 |
Island tourist facilities/txThe mitigation of tourism is defined to include various facilities for the use of tourists. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1679 1995–96 |
Security guards/privt investA number of changes are made to the program. The term private detective is changed to private investigator. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1680 1995–96 |
Court fines/interest distribCourts of limited jurisdiction are granted the authority to collect interest on unpaid penalties, fines, bail forfeitures, fees, and costs at a rate of 12 percent per annum. Such interest may begin to accrue when a case enters... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |