Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Mason
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2680 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe crime of failing to register as a sex offender or to notify the county sheriff in a timely fashion is made a Class C felony in all cases, regardless of the seriousness of underlying sex offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2286 1995–96 |
Higher ed service deliveryIn consultation with the Legislature, the Office of Financial Management, and post-secondary education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will conduct a study to evaluate and estimate the relative cost of providing... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2353 1995–96 |
Nonprofit educatnal foundtnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to assist in establishing and developing educational foundations. The department will solicit... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2519 1995–96 |
Youthbuilt programAll references to "Youthbuild" are changed to "Youthbuilt," wherever they occur. Eligibility for participation in the Washington Youthbuilt program is expanded to include individuals who have completed high school but still... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2887 1995–96 |
Council of presidentsRequires the council of presidents to be dissolved on or before June 30, 1996. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2854 1995–96 |
Businesses/public assistanceRequires that a private business that receives state or local government assistance for economic development or job growth purposes must create a net increase in jobs in this state within two years of receiving the assistance,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2809 1995–96 |
Health insurance accessDeclares an intent to expand the state health insurance coverage access act to include a reinsurance program for individual health insurance to stabilize the rates for individual health insurance. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1278 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersSection 1 of SHB 1047, as passed the House Law and Justice Committee, which amends the deadline for setting restitution in a criminal case, will apply retroactively if: (1) the court failed to set restitution within the 60-day... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2798 1995–96 |
Corporate endangermentDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, he or she recklessly approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or safety by creating... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2349 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsDirects auditors to collect an additional recording fee of five dollars to be used for low-income housing. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2731 1995–96 |
State facilities maintenanceRequires that all state general fund appropriations that lapse shall be deposited into the state facilities maintenance account created by the act. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2732 1995–96 |
Workers' comp reconsideratnProvides that if an employer requests reconsideration of a department order in favor of an injured worker, temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order under... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2642 1995–96 |
Parking/business improvementEstablishes the parking and business improvement areas task force. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2643 1995–96 |
Workers' comp appealsProvides that if an employer appeals to the board a department order granting temporary total disability compensation or medical aid benefits to a worker, the worker is entitled to the compensation or medical aid benefits... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2651 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesEstablishes the crimes of interference with the reporting of domestic violence, a gross misdemeanor offense. Declares that a third or subsequent conviction for willful violation of a court order is a class C felony. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 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 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2562 1995–96 |
Interagency disputesRequires the governor to assist in resolving disputes that state agencies are unable to resolve among themselves. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |