Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeannette Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5085 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe authority of the Office of State Procurement to utilize a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for complex technical procurements as an optional sealed bid process is clarified. The dollar limit under which small purchases... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5134 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person convicted or adjudicated of a felony offense. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5213 1995–96 |
Domestic relations actionsA support order that requires health insurance coverage for a dependent child is a qualified medical child support order for the purposes of ERISA if it states the names and addresses of the obligor and each dependent child, a... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5252 1995–96 |
Salvage vehiclesThe State Patrol must assemble a study group, with representation from the Department of Licensing (DOL), Washington Traffic Safety Commission, the insurance industry, the autobody industry, and other appropriate groups to... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5265 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersProvisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The Attorney General's Office may investigate debt adjusters. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5268 1995–96 |
Licensing dept services acctUse of the licensing services account is restricted to purchasing and upgrading equipment and for reimbursement to the county auditor. The funds in the account are in addition to existing state funds used for equipment... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5285 1995–96 |
Tuition recovery trust fundAmends the citation to RCW 43.84.092 to RCW 28C.10.082. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5286 1995–96 |
Educational grant accountThe state educational grant account is changed to a trust fund, allowing funds to be committed to a student years in advance of his or her actual entrance into college. The fund is used not only to support existing outreach... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5288 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWashington scholars who receive the award after June 30, 1994, are eligible to receive a cash grant for undergraduate study at either in-state independent or public institutions, if the money is appropriated. Several... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5304 1995–96 |
Vehicle identificatn inspectThe chief of the WSP must use county auditors and subagents who volunteer to conduct the VIN inspections for out-of-state vehicles being brought into the state. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5305 1995–96 |
Licensing subagentsThe Department of Licensing may use county auditors and subagents to license vehicles, renew driver's licenses, process all special license plates, conduct pro-rate licensing, and renew other professional licenses granted by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5306 1995–96 |
Landscape services/sales taxLandscape maintenance and horticultural services is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities will no longer be subject to the retail sales and use tax, and the B&O tax... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5307 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxCharges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is removed from the definition of retail sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5376 1995–96 |
Property tax relief/retiredPayments for prescription drugs are deducted in determining disposable income. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5389 1995–96 |
Escrow agentsRegulation of escrow agents and officers is transferred from the Department of Licensing to the Department of Financial Institutions. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, rather than the Governor, appoints... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5391 1995–96 |
Ferry bondsIncreases funding for state ferries from two hundred ten million dollars to two hundred seventy-five million dollars. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5392 1995–96 |
Highway bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of seventy million dollars to fund transportation projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5393 1995–96 |
HOV lane projects fundingThe bond authorization is increased by $35 million, to be dedicated for high occupancy vehicle lane projects. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The increased bond authorization is reduced from $60 to $35 million, to... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |