All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5124 1995–96 |
Marriage license applicatnsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license, to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5139 1995–96 |
Prostitute patrons/vehiclesA law enforcement officer who arrests and takes into custody a person for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute may impound the vehicle if the vehicle is owned by the person arrested and was used in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5247 1995–96 |
Local water quality programsThe definition of systems of sewerage is amended for cities, adding express authority to include septic system inspection and maintenance programs, water pollution control monitoring and education programs, and public... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5350 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersCounties may not deny the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family day-care provider's home facility. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5359 1995–96 |
Self-employmnt income supprtUnemployed individuals that are likely to exhaust regular unemployment benefits may participate in a self-employment assistance program, and be exempt from the requirements relating to availability for work, active search for... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5375 1995–96 |
Child support/failure to payA program of license suspension for noncompliance with a child support order is established in the Department of Social and Health Services Child Support Division. Noncompliance with a child support order means that a parent... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5473 1995–96 |
Child support obligationsFor combined monthly net incomes of less than $600, a support order of $25 per child per month must be entered for each parent unless the obligor parent establishes that it would be unjust or inappropriate in that particular... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5476 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe provision of the state leave sharing program that allows only certain employees to transfer sick leave is removed. As a result, all state employees are allowed to request the transfer of sick leave, in addition to annual... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5477 1995–96 |
Child's family health histryIn a dissolution of marriage action, legal separation proceeding, proceeding to obtain a declaration of invalidity, or paternity action, the court must require each parent to produce a family medical history so that proper... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5510 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesA person is subject to criminal penalties if the person purchases, or otherwise acquires and sells, food stamps as defined by the Federal Food Stamp Act. References to food coupons are replaced by the term food stamps. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5522 1995–96 |
Pro tem judges & crt commissEach district court is directed to designate one or more persons as judges pro tempore who will serve during the temporary absence, disqualification, incapacity of a district judge, or for excess caseload or special set cases. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5568 1995–96 |
Studded tiresLightweight studs, which are defined as studs at least 35 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2001. Wholesalers must... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5605 1995–96 |
Higher ed drug & alcohol useEach public institution of higher education is required to notify all students of the availability of student housing in an area in which all use of liquor is prohibited. Upon request, each public college or university shall... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5614 1995–96 |
Indust insur appeals/compensIf an employer appeals a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order that grants the injured worker temporary total disability benefits or medical aid benefits, the worker is entitled to provisional benefits... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5615 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/compenstA worker's temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits must continue while the order granting such benefits is being reconsidered, subject to repayment or recoupment of the benefits. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5700 1995–96 |
License plate replacementEffective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2000, license plates must have a common background. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5757 1995–96 |
Pub works bidding requrmntsIf a low bidder claims error and fails to enter into a contract, he or she is prohibited from bidding on the same project if a call for second or subsequent bids is made for that project. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5837 1995–96 |
Gubernatorial appointmentsThe following 128 gubernatorial appointments are no longer subject to confirmation by the Senate: Sentencing Guidelines Commission 12 Clemency and Pardons Board 5 Indeterminate Sentence and Review Board 7 Juvenile Disposition... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5947 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe biennial budget submitted by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges includes the cost to fund faculty increments calculated based on an estimate of turnover savings which may be applied to the cost. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5993 1995–96 |
Disaster relief/paid leaveA category of leave of absence with full pay and benefits is established for state employees to participate in specialized disaster relief services after a proclamation of a state emergency. The maximum period is 160 working... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6033 1995–96 |
Hospital worker identificatnAll employees, volunteers, contractors, lessees and service providers at health care facilities, including hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, health care provider's offices, health maintenance organizations diagnostic or... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6062 1995–96 |
Making welfare workThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |