All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2363 1995–96 |
Anadromous fish habitatPilot design studies are necessary to document the benefits of using irrigation facilities and wasteways as a means to provide habitat for salmon and steelhead. The Washington State University (WSU) is directed to develop... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2366 1995–96 |
Local public health financeIf excess funds become available in the county sales tax equalization account, the director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must adjust the amount of funding to be distributed to local health... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2368 1995–96 |
Liquor lic/civic centersUse of a Class H liquor license to serve alcohol at publicly-owned civic centers is extended to privately-owned civic or convention centers with facilities for sports, entertainment, and conventions. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2370 1995–96 |
Growth management planningAny county with a population of less than 75,000 may adopt a resolution removing the county, and the cities in the county, from the requirement to plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act, if the resolution... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2372 1995–96 |
Inherited property develpmntInherited property that is exempt from the subdivision and platting requirements may be developed, notwithstanding any zoning provision pertaining to minimum lot sizes, if the property is being developed for a use that is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2374 1995–96 |
Striking education employeesWithholding of pay : Beginning in the 1996-97 school year, school district employees participating in a strike may not be paid any salary for any school day, or partial school day, in which the employee participates in a... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2375 1995–96 |
Water resources appropriatnsThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from withdrawing Columbia or Snake River waters from further | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2377 1995–96 |
Environmental law complianceAdmissibility of Evidence All data and factual findings collected in the course of a voluntary compliance review or in implementing a compliance assurance program are admissible as evidence in a civil, criminal, or... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2378 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterThe term "surface spreading" is changed to "surface percolation." References to "direct beneficial use" are changed to "beneficial use." Reclaimed water may be discharged into created wetlands if the water meets the class A or... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2387 1995–96 |
Child & adult dependnt abuseCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2393 1995–96 |
Confidential info disclosureThe penalty of $500 is increased to $5,000 for misuse or unauthorized release of confidential information or records that a private person or organization obtains from the Employment Security Department. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2395 1995–96 |
Hunting auctions & rafflesThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may authorize the hunting of big game animals and wild turkeys through auction, and may authorize the hunting of up to 15 big game animals and wild turkeys per year through raffle. The director... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2397 1995–96 |
County timber excise taxCounties receive the same 4 percent timber excise tax revenues from harvests on publicly-owned land in the county as they do from privately owned land. Timber tax revenues accruing to the state from harvests on publicly owned... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2398 1995–96 |
Medical examinersA county with a population of 250,000 or more may adopt a system under which a medical examiner is appointed to replace an elected coroner, if voters of the county approve a ballot proposition authorizing the change. No... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2402 1995–96 |
Work force training/ed boardA representative from the private career schools is added as a voting member to the Work Force Training and Education Coordinating Board. The private career school representative serves a four-year term which expires on June... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2403 1995–96 |
Gov actions/economic impactWhenever a county or city prepares a detailed statement or environmental impact statement of a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the GMA, it must also analyze the potential economic effects arising from the... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2416 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings bdsJurisdiction of a hearings board to hear matters is narrowed, and the authority of a hearings board to issue orders to comply with GMA requirements is eliminated. 1. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2424 1995–96 |
Fermented apple ciderIn lieu of the base tax on table wine, cider is to be taxed at the base rate of 3.59 cents/liter. The "cider" taxed in this manner contains not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 7 percent of alcohol by volume and is made... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2428 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration projctThe Watershed Coordinating Council is directed to establish interagency teams in at least four watersheds, where there is a local willingness to participate. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2432 1995–96 |
Vehicle branded titles disclThe statute requiring vehicle dealers to disclose in writing whether a vehicle being purchased has been rebuilt is expanded to require disclosure if the vehicle's title contains any brand. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2433 1995–96 |
Traffic lane travelThe striking amendment prohibits vehicles over 10,000 pounds from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2436 1995–96 |
Property financing contractsAll financing contracts for real property proposed by the Governor must be submitted separately from the capital budget and must include information on and justification for the projects to be financed by the contract.... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2442 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsbltParents' Right to Notice When Their Child Obtains Outpatient or Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment Treatment providers must provide notice to a minor's parents when the child obtains outpatient or inpatient treatment for drug... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2448 1995–96 |
Independnt candidte withdrwlAn independent candidate for a partisan position may withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy at any time before a primary if the primary ballots for that office have not been ordered by filing a signed report with the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |