Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by George Sellar
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6020 1995–96 |
Insurance consumer educationThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner is required to consider development of various programs and informational items to further educate consumers about insurance products. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6023 1995–96 |
Interest on funds and accntsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6057 1995–96 |
Nonproft org/proprty tx exmpRevises RCW 84.36.060 to provide property tax exemptions for nonprofit arts, scientific, or historical organizations. Requires proof of the proposed use of the property to qualify for the exemption. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6142 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a process for gradual reduction and eventual elimination of state property taxes. Establishes limitations on local property tax increases. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5616 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsThe Legislature declares that the goal of the state of Washington is to preserve and restore the natural resources of the state, in particular fish and wildlife, and to improve their habitat. It is the intent of the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5655 1995–96 |
State freight rail systemThe state's freight rail program is modified to allow rail assistance projects at port-to-rail facilities and on select portions of the mainline. The Department of Transportation evaluates and monitors rail commodity flows and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 380, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5551 1995–96 |
Lodging excise taxThe legislative body of any city with a population of at least 3,000, but less than 4,000, located in a county east of the crest of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least 50,000, but less than 60,000, may levy an... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 6004 1995–96 |
Criminal justice joint agreeCities and counties, or any combination thereof, are expressly authorized for criminal justice purposes to participate in interlocal agreements for the expenditure of funds received from the criminal justice sales and use tax.... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5406 1995–96 |
Consumer credit interestThe expiration of the provision which removes the cap on interest rates is repealed. The interest rate cap on retail installment sales transactions is repealed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5445 1995–96 |
Abandoned vehiclesDue process concerns are eliminated by removing the provision that suspends a license for failure to redeem an abandoned vehicle, and replacing it with the requirement that the issue be adjudicated prior to the issuance or... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5503 1995–96 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is designated as the single state agency responsible for encouraging the development of temporary worker housing. Temporary worker housing on rural worksites is declared a permitted use for zoning... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5142 1995–96 |
Government payment agreemntsThe authority of the state, and cities, counties, port districts and public utility districts with debt or annual revenues in excess of $100 million to enter into interest rate exchange agreements, commonly known as "swap"... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5894 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept. wetlandsThe Department of Transportation is required to develop a strategic plan for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of wetlands owned by the department. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5078 1995–96 |
Insur premium finance agreemThe late charge is limited to $5 only if the loan in default is for personal, family, or household purposes. For businesses, the premium finance agreement may provide for a late charge of $1 to 5 percent of the late payment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5410 1995–96 |
State arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5156 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsThe WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such times as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide intra-LATA service, or June 30, 1998, whichever is earlier. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5067 1995–96 |
State legal publicatns/distrMost of the State Law Librarians's duties pertaining to the receipt, distribution, sale and exchange of public documents are shifted to the Statute Law Committee, the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives and the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |