All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1523 1995–96 |
Abortion/parental noticeThe "Parental Notice of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1536 1995–96 |
Long-term care partnershipThe OIC is required to work in conjunction with the DSHS to coordinate the Long-term Care Partnership Program. The 1998 ending date for the program is eliminated and the program is extended indefinitely. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1546 1995–96 |
Anticancer act of 1995The Department of Health is required to contract with a recognized regional cancer research center to provide a summary of the research that has been published linking spontaneous and induced abortion to breast cancer and... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1594 1995–96 |
Injured persons' blood testsAn injured person who receives emergency medical treatment at the scene of an emergency, or is transported for emergency medical care by a person who renders the care with or without the expectation of compensation, is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1619 1995–96 |
Child support/day care costIf an obligor pays for day care or special child rearing expenses that are not actually incurred, the obligee must reimburse the obligor for the overpayment. Reimbursement may be in the form of a credit against future support... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1643 1995–96 |
New counties creationThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1663 1995–96 |
Nonprofit donations/taxationA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1665 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systOn-site sewage disposal systems are exempt from the requirement that plans and specifications for the construction or modification of sewage treatment facilities be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approval. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1710 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageThe county auditor's office may retain a list or brochures of public and private community resources that provide premarital compatibility counseling. The information may be provided to marriage applicants and the public. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1739 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must delegate the authority to approve hydraulic projects located within harbor areas to cities, towns, and counties when certain conditions are met. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1742 1995–96 |
Energy facility site evalutnResponsibility for providing administrative assistance, space, and other support necessary for EFSEC activities is transferred from WSEO to DCTED. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1758 1995–96 |
Health professnl data info(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/9/95) Transfers the functions of implementing the state-wide nursing plan to the higher education coordinating board from the committee established by RCW 28B.125.010. Directs the department of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1788 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle fund distrbtnsCities and counties are allowed to transfer state motor vehicle fund distributions for non-18th amendment sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Cities and counties may use non-18th amendment fund sources for nonhighway... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1878 1995–96 |
Public real property salesExcept where deed restrictions or other restrictions preclude the sale of publicly owned real property, including trust lands, state agencies must inventory publicly owned property that is not in active or planned use and... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1890 1995–96 |
Property owners' damagesThe statutory provisions creating a cause of action for arbitrary, capricious or unlawful agency acts are amended. The requirement is deleted that an agency act is unlawful or exceeds lawful authority only if the agency knew... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1891 1995–96 |
Financial institution parityWhen adopting rules governing the lending limits of state-chartered financial institutions, the Director of the Office of Financial Institutions is guided by rules governing lending limits of federally-chartered financial... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1903 1995–96 |
Administrative rules adoptnAdoption of Rules. New procedures are established for the adoption of rules for certain programs administered by the Department of Ecology, by the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Labor and Industries. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1910 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with industrial insurance claims accepted by self-insured employers after June 30, 1995, self-insurers are authorized to make determinations of permanent partial disability. The worker may request a determination or... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1968 1995–96 |
Regional transportation planThe size requirements for regional transportation planning organizations (RTPOs) are reduced to require that the RTPO have a population of at least 50,000 instead of 100,000 or contain at least two counties instead of three.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2042 1995–96 |
Overtime compensation exemptFor the purposes of determining exemptions from the state overtime wage requirements, the employer's payment of additional compensation for overtime is not to be considered in determining whether the person is paid on a salary... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |