Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Robert Basich
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1821 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp disqualifcFor unemployment insurance purposes, an individual who receives a settlement or other proceeds as a result of a negotiated settlement for termination of an employment contract with a public agency is considered to be receiving... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1425 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1035 1995–96 |
Death investigatn/DSHS facilThe Department of Health, DSHS, local health departments, coroners and medical examiners develop a consistent process for reviewing unexpected deaths of minors under certain conditions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1342 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accThe trust land purchase account is eliminated and the parks renewal and stewardship account is created. All State Park revenue, including user fees, leases, and concessions are deposited into the renewal and stewardship account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1081 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1189 1995–96 |
Crim history informtn dissemEmployer Requested Background Checks : Employers may request background checks from the Washington State Patrol electronically as well as in writing. Fingerprint Identification Account : All receipts from incremental charges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1771 1995–96 |
Dishonored check feeThe amount that the drawer of a bad check must pay before trial in order to satisfy the claim of a holder who files a suit is explicitly expanded to include statutory attorneys' fees of $125. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1163 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided to nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations providing character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services directed at persons of all ages. The exemption... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1295 1995–96 |
Retirement system death beneA member may designate a person or persons, a trust, an organization, or the member's estate to receive a refund of the member's contributions. Beneficiaries designated to receive contribution refunds or survivor's benefits... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1343 1995–96 |
Port dist rates & chargesThe requirement that a port district file a schedule of its rates and charges with the WUTC is removed. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1404 1995–96 |
Shellfish sanitation enhancmScallops are included in the definition of shellfish covered under the department's shellfish protection program. Commercial shellfish growers are allowed to harvest shellfish in a decertified bed, if certain conditions are... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1213 1995–96 |
Emer service medical persnnlImmunity from legal liability is accorded to those entities and personnel that render services in training emergency services medical personnel for certification or recertification. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1226 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesThe statute is amended to provide that a salmon charter boat license allows for the taking of shellfish in addition to salmon and other food fish. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1433 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumntsA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1498 1995–96 |
Plltn lblty ins prgrm extnsnThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |