All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2290 1995–96 |
Wind energy/solar power taxMachinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2309 1995–96 |
Hearing and speech professnsA voluntary state certification program for audiologists and speech-language pathologists is established. Certified audiologists may fit and dispense hearing instruments without obtaining licenses as hearing instrument... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2310 1995–96 |
Schools/contract nonrenewalCertificated employees must be notified about nonrenewal of their contracts by May 15. If the Omnibus Appropriations Act has not been passed by the Legislature by May 15, then certificated employees must be notified no later... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 201, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2311 1995–96 |
School board director's termThe striking amendment provides that school district boards of directors who serve six-year terms of office may reduce the length of the terms of office from six to four years. The reduction in the length of term may not... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2338 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from regulating ammonia emissions that result from any nonproduction activity related to making or using ammonia as an agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 204, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2343 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $176.3 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. $176.3 million is appropriated to eight state agencies: the Department of Transportation ($88.4... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2396 1995–96 |
Game animal violationsIt is unlawful to hunt, fish, or possess a species of game animal, game bird or game fish or a member of a species with a distinguishing characteristic during closed season. It is also unlawful to exceed the bag limit for game... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2446 1995–96 |
Douglas & Chelan co. judgesThe number of judicial positions in Chelan and Douglas counties is increased from three to five. Both additional judicial positions take effect January 1, 1997. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2452 1995–96 |
Tuberculosis controlThe time period in which physicians are required to report new case of tuberculosis is reduced from five days to one day. The responsibilities of health officers are amended to explicitly include the involuntary treatment of... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2463 1995–96 |
Salmon restoration plansBy July 1, 1996, specified programs within the Department of Fish and Wildlife are directed to develop and implement a salmon enhancement plan for watersheds affected by fishery closures along the North Olympic coast, the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2467 1995–96 |
Industrial developmentsA pilot test is authorized in Clark County for an expanded exception for major industrial developments outside of the urban growth boundary (UGB). The county may establish a site bank with no more than two sites outside of the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2468 1995–96 |
Court filing feesThe provision requiring the filing fee for a petition for determination of water rights to be split between the county, public safety and education account, and the county or regional law library fund, is stricken. The $35... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2478 1995–96 |
UW and WSU tuitionDuring the 1996-97 academic year, tuition rates increase from $8,599 up to $9,491 for full-time nonresident undergraduates and other nonresident students who are not in graduate or first professional study programs at the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2535 1995–96 |
Public service ethicsThe statutes establishing ethical standards for state officers and employees are amended. Definitions of "grant" and "official duty" are added. "Gift" is defined to not include awards, prizes, scholarships, or other items... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2538 1995–96 |
Irrigation districtsA person other than the county treasurer may be designated to act as treasurer of an irrigation district that lies entirely within one county without the need for the county treasurer's approval. The district must have... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2559 1995–96 |
Child support day care/expenIf an obligor pays day care or special child rearing expenses that are not actually incurred, the obligee must reimburse the obligor for the overpayment, if the overpayment amounts to at least 20 percent of the obligor's... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2636 1995–96 |
Funeral directors/embalmersLicense requirements for funeral directors and embalmers are clarified and revised. Funeral director or embalmer applicants may meet the college course requirement by obtaining an associate of arts degree in mortuary science. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2656 1995–96 |
Sports facilities/liquor licA Class R license is created to be issued by the Liquor Control Board to an entity providing food and beverage service in a sports entertainment facility. A sports entertainment facility is a publicly- or privately-owned... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2657 1995–96 |
Public works project definedSolid waste facilities, including recycling facilities, are added to the list of projects eligible to receive funding from the public works assistance account. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2785 1995–96 |
County public works biddingCounties with a population of one million or more are specifically authorized to use their own employees to perform public works in a similar manner that first class cities may use their own employees to perform public works. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2814 1995–96 |
Self-storage property disposA renter does not have the right to repurchase the contents of a self-storage unit once the contents have been sold. If the contents of a self-storage unit are worth less than $300, the contents may be disposed of in a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |