All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6614 1995–96 |
Construction tradesConstruction Liens . The lien liability cap currently available for remodels is extended to cover the new construction of single-family residences if the owner is not the prime contractor and if the owner resides in the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6616 1995–96 |
Emplymnt securty info releasWhen a state agency makes an application for release of information from the Department of Employment Security regarding the employing unit names, addresses, number of employees and wage data, for the purpose of preparing a... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6618 1995–96 |
State fiscal conditionsThe Economic Climate Council is created. The council is required to select a series of no more than ten benchmarks that characterize the competitive environment of the state. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6620 1995–96 |
Sex offender releaseOffenders convicted of sex offenses against minor victims are required, as part of the judgment and sentence, to comply with terms and conditions imposed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) regarding contact with minors.... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6621 1995–96 |
Health care providr informatThe residential addresses and phone numbers of health care providers who are registered, certified, or licensed by the state are not disclosable to the public unless the health care provider gives explicit permission to... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6626 1995–96 |
Docks/substantial developmntThe threshold for the shoreline substantial development exemption for noncommercial docks is raised to a fair market value of $10,000. If modifications of a fair market value greater than $2,500 are made to a dock within five... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6628 1995–96 |
Proprty rights dispute resolThe Land Use Study Commission must consider how best to avoid land use conflicts and how to encourage settlement of those conflict that cannot be avoided by means of alternative dispute resolution methodologies. The commission... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6631 1995–96 |
Thermal energy companiesSections allowing minimal regulation of district heating by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission are repealed. It is clarified that the WUTC is not authorized to regulate the rates or services of thermal... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6638 1995–96 |
Development regultn standrdsAs of July 1, 1996, the policies and development regulations for critical areas enacted by counties and cities planning under GMA must result in the protection of the functions and values of the critical areas. These... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6639 1995–96 |
Property value change noticeWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6646 1995–96 |
At-risk youthA definition is added for the "administrator" of a crisis residential center (CRC). A cross-reference is added for the definition of a CRC. Police officers are required to pick up runaway children who are in violation of a... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6653 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe agency relationship between principals and licensees in real estate transactions is established in statute. A licensee owes certain non-waivable duties regardless of who the licensee represents. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6663 1995–96 |
Comm & tech college fundsCommunity and technical college districts and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges are provided the option of depositing surplus local funds in the public funds investment pool managed by the Office of the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6667 1995–96 |
Public disclosure violationsCourts may impose a late penalty of up to 100 percent of a civil penalty imposed for violation of campaign finance laws if the civil penalty is not paid in 90 days. Interest begins to accrue on civil penalties not paid within 90 days. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6669 1995–96 |
Gender tax repeal actThe Senate Labor, Commerce & Trade Committee must conduct an interim study to identify any services for which consumers in Washington are charged different prices based solely on their gender. Price differences based... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6671 1995–96 |
Econ & revenue forecast cnclThe Economic and Revenue Forecast Council is renamed the Economic, Revenue, and Caseload Forecast Council and the economic and revenue forecast supervisor is renamed the economic, revenue and caseload forecast supervisor. The... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6690 1995–96 |
Water permit feesA new fee schedule is established for: (1) filing of water right applications; (2) processing water right applications; (3) issuance of water right certificates; and (4) examination of plans and specifications for certain... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6701 1995–96 |
Intercity transportationA grant process is established to enhance information available regarding public conveyance among King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties along corridors of state interest. The Transportation Improvement Board is to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6703 1995–96 |
Historic preservationOAHP is authorized to establish a stewardship center to conduct activities of state and local agencies in the identification and protection of cultural resources. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6704 1995–96 |
TelemedicineBy November 1, 1997, the state Board of Health is directed to complete a study on the current and potential use of telemedicine in the state. The study is to include recommended changes in rules and statutes so as to expand... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6708 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe penalty for failing to register as a sex offender is increased from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony when the underlying sex offense is any class of felony, or a federal or out-of-state conviction that is the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6735 1995–96 |
Gambling campaign contribtnsGambling interests are required to specifically disclose their contributions of $100 or more to political candidates. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to establish the disclosure form. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6746 1995–96 |
Credit unions examinationThe Director of the Department of Financial Institutions is authorized to charge fees to credit unions. These fees cover the costs of operating the Division of Credit Unions and establish a reserve for the division. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |