All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6588 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformProvides that certain agencies may not adopt rules that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or any combination of such... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6590 1995–96 |
Superior court judge electnsRevises RCW 29.15.180 relating to election procedures for superior court judges. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6591 1995–96 |
Initiative measure paymentsProvides that an initiative measure that by its terms provides for the direct payment of money to any citizens of this state, other than by way of reduction of taxes or fees imposed by a governmental entity, raises a... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6592 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is charged with management and control of the corridor, and is directed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6593 1995–96 |
Substance abuse reductionThe Governor's 1997-99 biennial budget documents, and subsequent biennial budget documents, must include information from a report prepared by the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 1170 1995–96 |
School levy and bond electnsRequires school district levy and bond elections to be conducted at either primary or general elections. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1709 1995–96 |
Earned early releaseThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following violent offenses: 1st and 2nd degree robbery, 1st and 2nd degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1934 1995–96 |
State patrol retirement systA member of the WSPRS who is on unpaid leave of absence to serve in the Legislature may continue to receive service credit. The Legislature pays employer contributions and the employee pays the employee contributions. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2349 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsDirects auditors to collect an additional recording fee of five dollars to be used for low-income housing. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2491 1995–96 |
Publ facility dist directorsIncreases the number of directors for certain public facility districts to nine. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2666 1995–96 |
Abortion/health benefitsAuthorizes employers who provide employment benefits to decline to provide benefits that cover abortions. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2678 1995–96 |
Abortions limitationProvides that an abortion may be performed lawfully only in a hospital accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals, or at a medical facility approved for that purpose by the state board of health. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2709 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle showsEstablishes procedures for the issuance of temporary subagency license to dealers engaged in RV shows. Declares that violations are an unfair or deceptive practice pursuant to the consumer protection act. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2712 1995–96 |
Water purveyor service areasProvides that if a water purveyor cannot provide service to an area within its service boundary within a timely and reasonable manner, as defined in RCW 70.116.040, the purveyor's service area shall be redefined by the county... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2713 1995–96 |
Gill net gear exclusivityRevises RCW 75.12.010 to eliminate the exclusivity of gill net gear in certain waters. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2714 1995–96 |
Defacing propertyProvides that malicious mischief means the use of paint or other permanent marking medium to deface the property of another with any sign, symbol, slogan, or message promoting an organizational affiliation, any ideology, or... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2717 1995–96 |
Vessel registration exceptnRevises RCW 88.02.030 to extend the exception to vessels registered in another country. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2718 1995–96 |
Inmate work programProvides that when correctional industries enters into a contract to provide a product or service that is in competition with the private sector, as determined by the correctional industries advisory board, the cost of any... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2719 1995–96 |
Candidate's name on ballotProvides that, except as follows, a candidate's or nominee's name may not appear more than once upon the same ballot: (1) A candidate for precinct committee officer may also have his or her name appear on the same ballot as a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2728 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingProvides that the department of natural resources shall not issue a reclamation permit until the applicant has deposited with the department of natural resources an acceptable performance security on forms prescribed and... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2731 1995–96 |
State facilities maintenanceRequires that all state general fund appropriations that lapse shall be deposited into the state facilities maintenance account created by the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2732 1995–96 |
Workers' comp reconsideratnProvides that if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |