All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6288 1995–96 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6290 1995–96 |
Health insurance net worthLimited health care service contractors must maintain a minimum net worth of $500,000. Currently, registered limited health care service contractors are allowed to continue operating and meet this requirement incrementally by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6293 1995–96 |
Insrnc commissnr filingsThe requirement for filing corporate documents in both the office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Secretary of State by insurance companies, health care service corporations, and health maintenance organizations is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6299 1995–96 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrViolation of a no-contact order issued in a criminal proceeding is increased from a misdemeanor to a gross misdemeanor. The third or subsequent violation of a domestic violence no-contact order or protection order is increased... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6300 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceRestraining order provisions are amended to specify restraining the person from going onto the grounds of or entering the residence, workplace, school, or day care of the person protected by the order. References to service by... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6306 1995–96 |
School district bondsThe authority of school districts to contract non-voter approved indebtedness using bonds, notes, or other evidence of indebtedness is expanded from the purchase of real and personal property to also include the funding of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6313 1995–96 |
St employee tuition and feesInstitutions of higher education in Washington may waive all or part of tuition and fees for state employees. State employees are those in classified service under the state civil service law, the Public Employees' Collective... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6314 1995–96 |
Higher ed tuition ratesFor the 1997-98 academic year and thereafter, tuition is adjusted to reflect the forecasted annual change in state personal per capita income. It is the state policy that general tax support for public higher education also... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6316 1995–96 |
Capital budgetCapital appropriations for the 1995-97 biennium are modified, and some new capital projects are authorized. Net new appropriations of $41 million in state bond proceeds and $39 million from other funds are provided. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6330 1995–96 |
Incumbent mailing restrictnsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6334 1995–96 |
Water rights administrationA number of provisions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of permit processing are provided. Many of the requirements for permit applicants, the Department of Ecology and the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB)... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6336 1995–96 |
Water resources boardLegislative findings are made that recognize the need for balanced administration of state water resources and water quality, and that regional differences require greater consideration in the development and administration of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6341 1995–96 |
Adult family homes"Provider" and "resident manager" are used consistently throughout both DOH statutes pertaining to registration and DSHS statutes pertaining to licensing. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6347 1995–96 |
Health insur whistleblowersHealth carriers are added to the list of entities that individuals can report for improper quality of care under the protection of whistle blower laws. Improper quality of care is any practice that violates state health or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6348 1995–96 |
Traffic lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are: (1) a vehicle preparing to turn left; (2) a vehicle lawfully using an... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6349 1995–96 |
Juv facility educatnl progrmThe school districts must provide services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by the Department of Social and Health Services or a facility contracted by the department. Juvenile offender basic training... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6351 1995–96 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesElectric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike up to 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6352 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocThe Board of Governors of the Superior Court Judges Association is authorized to establish when the association's annual meeting is held. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6368 1995–96 |
Island community councilsAn addition is made to the requirement that the communities have a population of over 30,000 and be made up entirely of islands. Unincorporated areas on islands within Puget Sound with over 1,500 residents and located in... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6382 1995–96 |
Hay & alfalfa/B&O taxBaling, compressing, cubing or processing of agricultural commodities for sale or use must not be considered manufacturing for the purpose of the state's business and occupation tax. Conditioning seed for sale or use in... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6387 1995–96 |
Crab fishery licensesA number of changes affecting the Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery are made. The Fish and Wildlife Commission may open the fishery from October 1 to April 15. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6390 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionThe crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of services, or undertaken with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6391 1995–96 |
Rebuilt salvage vehiclesBeginning July 1, 1997, a rebuilt vehicle under six years of age must undergo a structural integrity inspection in order to receive a title or registration certificate. The SII program is administered by the State Patrol. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6395 1995–96 |
Maritime historic preservatnWhen completing vessel registration, boat owners have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to support the maritime historic restoration and preservation activities of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport and the Steamer... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |