All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6311 1995–96 |
Catch and release fishingDeclares an intent to promote the catch and release ethic through a licensing incentive. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6317 1995–96 |
General obligation bondsIncreases the amount of general obligation bonds which the state finance committee is authorized to issue. Revises the amounts of the bond proceeds for the state building construction account, the outdoor recreation account,... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6318 1995–96 |
County attorney hiringThe requirement that the presiding superior court judge approve the written contract of employment entered into between the county commissioners and the special attorney is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6320 1995–96 |
Sex offender releaseProhibits the release of sex offenders pending sentencing or appeal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6321 1995–96 |
School nursesDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a study on the need for school nurses in public and private schools and possible funding sources. Requires a report by December 1, 1997. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6323 1995–96 |
Olympic games license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with the Washington State Olympic Committee, is required to design an Olympic Games license plate displaying a phrase or symbol, or both, supporting United States athletes... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6324 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsRevises RCW 36.70A.360 relating to the authorized uses of master planned resorts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6326 1995–96 |
US structures/sales & use txRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6327 1995–96 |
US structures/use taxRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6329 1995–96 |
Lien noticesIn cases involving new construction of owner-occupied residences of three or fewer units, a perfected contractor's lien has priority over a mortgage or a deed of trust if the lien claimant served the lender with a copy of the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6332 1995–96 |
Educational expense/B & O txAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for educational expenses at private K-12 schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6333 1995–96 |
US historical documentsProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6337 1995–96 |
Affirmative action studySpecifies the membership of the task force and specifies its duties. Requires a report by December 31, 1996. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6343 1995–96 |
Workers' comp claimsRevises RCW 51.12.010, 51.28.010, 51.28.020, and 51.32.110 relating to industrial insurance claims. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6344 1995–96 |
Seed, hay or alfalfa/B&O taxConditioning seed for sale or use in planting must be taxed at a sales tax rate multiplied by the rate of 0.011 percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6346 1995–96 |
Health plan disclosureAll health plans must provide enrollees with information about plan coverage and benefits. This information must include coverage principles and exclusions or restrictions to coverage that may exist. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6350 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryRevises RCW 9.94A.030 to include residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6354 1995–96 |
Employment discriminationAn employer commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher education.... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 1180 1995–96 |
Administrative law judgesA person who is formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in a hearing, rulemaking, or investigatory proceeding involving that agency's actions for two years after leaving employment with... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 1996 |