Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lois McMahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2444 1995–96 |
Habitat conservations plansA new section is added to the forest practices statutes specifically addressing forest practices that are consistent with an approved habitat conservation plan. Such practices are exempt from state forest practices rules and... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2730 1995–96 |
City hardship assistance accThe percentage of city gas tax revenue going to the CHAA is reduced from 2 percent to 1 percent. Any fund balance in the account that is not required to carry out the program must be returned to cities and towns, according to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2259 1995–96 |
Jury impanellingJurors are selected at random and a voir dire examination of the jury panel is conducted. Provisions regarding the procedure for randomly selecting jurors are repealed, and no new method for randomly selecting jurors is prescribed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1361 1995–96 |
Arrest warrants/fax transmisCopies of warrants may be sent to law enforcement officers by electronic facsimile transmission. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1555 1995–96 |
Water pollutn/agricul activtExcept in the case of an emergency, the Department of Ecology must provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering agricultural property. When the Department of... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1597 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1792 1995–96 |
Release of offendersThe court must state its reasons on the record when it releases a defendant, who is appealing the judgment in a criminal case, without requiring posting of a bond, cash, or other security. A court must consider whether... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1877 1995–96 |
Student educational servicesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for students enrolled in the school district, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2155 1995–96 |
Vehicle license fee refundsThe Department of Licensing may refund motor vehicle excises taxes and vessel registration fees in the following circumstances: (1)if the vehicle or vessel for which the renewal license is purchased is destroyed before the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2158 1995–96 |
Felonies and homicidesThe elements of the crimes of HIV-related assault are changed and the crimes are reclassified as first-degree assault. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2171 1995–96 |
Sentences/no-contact ordersCurrent law is clarified and revised to provide that any order that a sentencing court issues prohibiting an offender from having contact with specified individuals or classes of individuals takes effect as soon as the... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2175 1995–96 |
Sport shooting range liabltyOperators and users of "sport shooting ranges" are given immunity from certain civil and criminal liabilities, and ranges that conform to existing laws must be permitted to continue operation. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2176 1995–96 |
Firearms range accnt fundingThe eligibility requirements for matching grants from the firearms range account are changed. A range need no longer be a nonprofit organization under the federal Internal Revenue Code. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2178 1995–96 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |