All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1231 1995–96 |
Recycled content & recyclingThe federal recycled content standards are adopted for Washington. The due date for implementation of recycled content standards for all the listed materials is extended to July 1997. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1556 1995–96 |
Visitation by relativesA person other than a parent may petition the court for visitation. The petition must be dismissed if the petitioner fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has a significant relationship with the child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1627 1995–96 |
Osteopathic physicans/surgnsThe code is purged of obsolete references to osteopaths, and their practice as osteopathy. The effective date was changed from July 1, 1995, to July 1, 1996. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1659 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. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1712 1995–96 |
Pretrial releaseA court who releases a defendant arrested for a violent offense on the defendant's personal recognizance or personal recognizance with conditions must state on the record the reasons why the court did not require the defendant... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1860 1995–96 |
Real estate appraisersA person can conduct a real estate appraisal for compensation only if the person is licensed or certified by the state. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1964 1995–96 |
Accident reports accessThe statutory requirement that a copy of the accident report that is sent to the Department of Licensing (DOL) is deleted. The State Patrol provides all traffic accident reports to the Department of Licensing electronically. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1990 1995–96 |
Minimum retirement benefitsA minimum monthly retirement benefit of $500 is established for retired members with 25 years of service and for surviving spouses of members with 25 years of service. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2009 1995–96 |
State energy officeA striking amendment is adopted. The statute establishing the Washington State Energy Office is repealed. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2126 1995–96 |
Dentists' inactive licensesThe Dental Quality Assurance Commission is authorized to establish by rule an inactive license status. A dentist may place his or her license on inactive status, but may not practice without first activating the license. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2132 1995–96 |
Agriculture dept rule makingSpecific authority for the department to adopt rules is provided for the following areas: 1.regulation of farm milk storage tanks and bulk milk tankers; 2.designation of nonfood and nonfeed crops and disposal of residues from... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2134 1995–96 |
Dairy license degradeThe requirement that milk produced in facilities that have repeat violations be immediately degraded is deleted. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The bill is to take effect immediately. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2136 1995–96 |
Hydrilla eradication fundingFunds in the freshwater aquatic weeds account may be appropriated to the Department of Ecology to fund hydrilla eradication activities in waters of the state. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2151 1995–96 |
Health profs/uniform licnsngThe Secretary of Health, in consultation with the professional boards and commissions, is required to establish by rule, uniform procedures, requirements and fees for such administrative duties as issuing original licenses,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2167 1995–96 |
Marina facility maintenanceUpon request, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must issue a five-year renewable permit to a marina for regular maintenance activities. Marina is defined as a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2172 1995–96 |
Adult residential care servcThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the enforcement authority to sanction adult residential care services for violations of contract standards. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2179 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle buyer's agentsBuyer's agents may not accept purchase moneys unless made payable to the vehicle dealership. Buyer's agents are prohibited from signing any purchase moneys, purchase orders, sales contracts, disclosure documents or other forms... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2188 1995–96 |
Physician license revocationWhen a panel of the Medical Quality Assurance Commission votes to revoke the license of a physician, the defendant has 20 days to appeal this revocation order. If the defendant requests a "second opinion," the commission must... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2190 1995–96 |
Railroad association feesRailroad associations that qualify as not-for-profit charitable organizations under the federal Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are exempt from the fee. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2195 1995–96 |
Inmate conversatn monitoringA new exemption to the state Privacy Act is created authorizing the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor nontelephonic conversations in the living areas and common spaces of department facilities without first... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2227 1995–96 |
Felony traffic offensesVehicular homicide is raised to a class A felony. Vehicular assault is raised to a class B felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2250 1995–96 |
Higher education budgetsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board reviews the supplemental budget requests of four-year institutions and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The board submits recommendations on the supplemental budget... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |