All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6629 1995–96 |
Body piercersBody piercers must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Body piercing facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation standards for body piercing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6643 1995–96 |
Health care workplace violncWorkplace violence prevention plans are required, as a condition of on-going licensure and certification, in "all health care settings." The workplace violence prevention plan includes security considerations and policies,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6648 1995–96 |
Family & children's ombudsmnThe Legislative Ombudsman Committee is created consisting of three senators and three representatives. The term of membership of the committee is for two years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6649 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6650 1995–96 |
State recordsIn accordance with existing planning efforts, each state agency is directed to develop and maintain a strategic information resources management plan to protect privacy interests of individuals whose information is held by the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6681 1995–96 |
Dev disabled ombudsmanThe office of Ombudsman Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons is created. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must contract with private, nonprofit organizations to provide ombudsman services... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6698 1995–96 |
Watershed assessmnt & planA findings and intent section are provided regarding the state's interest in funding, supporting and facilitating basin assessments and the development of basin plans in a cooperative manner by all interests. 1. Basin assessments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6722 1995–96 |
Summer youth employmnt progrThe Legislature recognizes the importance of summer employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6731 1995–96 |
Adoption support programThe eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded to allow for payment of expenses for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6747 1995–96 |
Yakima Valley SchoolThe Yakima Valley School is maintained as a permanent nursing facility for the severely developmentally disabled. The facility's licensed capacity at 150 beds is established in statute. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6759 1995–96 |
Property tax notice titlesProvides that the name of the state property tax levy for the support of the common schools shall be entitled "state property tax levy" and shall not indicate its use for the support of the common schools. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6760 1995–96 |
Vehicle emission inspectionsAmends RCW 70.120.170 and 46.16.015 to remove the requirement of an emission inspection upon change of vehicle registration. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6762 1995–96 |
Spinal manipulatn/phys thrpyDeletes the prohibition of spinal manipulation by licensed physical therapists. Repeals RCW 18.74.085. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6763 1995–96 |
Juvenile court work programsAmends RCW 49.12.121 to exempt juvenile court work programs from provisions relating to wages and working conditions of minors. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6764 1995–96 |
Physical fitness services/txDeletes physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail." Declares that RCW 43.135.035 does not apply to the exemption from sales and use taxation and subsequent increase in business and occupation taxation of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6765 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsOverview: Twenty-seven charter schools may be created in the state with a maximum of three in each educational service district. The stated purpose is to enhance parent and student choices and to promote educational excellence. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2417 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol license feeThe distribution of the fee for concealed pistol licenses is changed. For both original licenses and renewals, the amount that goes to the state general fund is reduced by $10, and the amount that goes to the local issuing... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2488 1995–96 |
L & I dept. investigationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, public fire department employers have a duty to provide the safest workplace reasonably attainable under the conditions to which employees will be exposed, instead of a... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2546 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryResidential burglary is added to the list of "most serious offenses." | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2575 1995–96 |
Access to state governmentThe Legislature finds that (1) citizens need access to their elected officials; (2) rates charged by telecommunications companies for directory assistance create a barrier for citizens living outside cities in which the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2946 1995–96 |
Competitive biddingProvides that competitive bidding procedures for public works may be waived: (1) In the event of an emergency; or (2) for public works contracts under twenty thousand dollars. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 5080 1995–96 |
Fraud/driver's license/identThe Legislature finds that there are many fraudulent transactions involving the use of documents that misrepresent the identity of the person. The most widely accepted form of identification is a driver's license. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 5545 1995–96 |
Small busn innovation resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms applying for phase I SBIR grants. The department is authorized to charge fees for this service. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6276 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1996, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |