Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1834 1995–96 |
Early retirementProhibits state agencies from engaging through personal service contracts persons who take early retirement from service. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1845 1995–96 |
Higher ed student benefitsAll insurance benefits that require premium payments from a student are optional. Additionally, the student health fee is optional for students who provide proof of health care coverage. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1846 1995–96 |
Highly capable studentsRevises RCW 28A.185.020 to change supplemental categorical funding calculations for highly capable students. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1850 1995–96 |
Law enforcmnt bill of rightsEstablishes a set of conditions under which an investigation or interrogation of a law enforcement officer must be conducted. Prohibits any requirement for an officer to disclose information about income, assets, or debts... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1859 1995–96 |
Interstate bank branchingAuthorizes a domestic bank to engage in a merger transaction with any out-of-state bank. Specifies conditions for the merger. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1867 1995–96 |
Schools/deaf & hard of hearnDeclares that the purpose of the notification is to increase the availability of services to the students. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1881 1995–96 |
Legisltrs/personl serv contrProhibits legislators from entering into personal service contracts to render personal services to the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1885 1995–96 |
Diapers/tax exemptionProvides sales and use tax exemptions for diapers. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1887 1995–96 |
Health care plan waiverSpecifies the terms and conditions for an employee to waive coverage by a health care benefit plan. Directs the health care authority to develop rules for medical savings accounts for public employees. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1897 1995–96 |
School construction plansCalls for the development of twelve standard plans, four each for elementary school facilities, middle school facilities, and high school facilities. Creates an advisory committee to help develop the plans. Provides that... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1919 1995–96 |
Trigger locks & gun safes/txProvides a sales and use tax exemption for trigger locks and gun safes. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1924 1995–96 |
Property tax noticesThe county treasurer, at the cost of the county, must notify the owner or owners of property shown on the assessors roll of the amount of property tax due. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1925 1995–96 |
Growth management actA variety of changes are made to the Growth Management Act. 1. Development regulations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1939 1995–96 |
Tribal shellfish rightsThe Legislature strongly encourages and supports the Attorney General in appealing the federal district court decision in U.S. v Washington , subproceeding 89-3 to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and encourages the... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1942 1995–96 |
Driving under the influenceThe state's DUI law is amended both with respect to administrative actions and criminal prosecutions. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. Various changes are made regarding the administrative suspension or revocation of driving privileges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1943 1995–96 |
Local voters' pamphletsDeclares that the county auditor does not need authorization from the secretary of state to furnish a copy of the state-wide voters' pamphlet, along with the local voters' pamphlet, to county residents. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1944 1995–96 |
Primary elections dateProvides that the primary election shall be held on the second Tuesday in June. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1956 1995–96 |
Special election datesProvides for special elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1970 1995–96 |
Diversity training/retaliatnMakes it an unfair practice to retaliate against a state employee based on their participation or nonparticipation in diversity training. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1977 1995–96 |
Telecomm/cable service theftCurrent statutes are amended to expand theft and unlawful sale of cable to include theft and unlawful sale of all subscription video services. New provisions are added dealing with theft of telecommunications services, and... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1999 1995–96 |
Equal rights/antidiscrimintnProvides that neither the state nor any of its political subdivisions or agents shall use race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin as a criterion for either discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to,... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2019 1995–96 |
Public safety/agency coordinDeclares an intent to ensure maximum cooperation between federal employees and local law enforcement authorities, and to ensure that federal employees who carry out arrests, searches, and seizures in this state receive the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2088 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementDeclares a policy to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the parent's marital status. Creates a presumption that joint residential placement is in the best interest... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2092 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by freezing property valuations for low-income senior citizens and disabled persons, and limiting valuation increases for other persons to the lesser of inflation or ten... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2093 1995–96 |
Property tax/water permitsDeclares that land assessed under chapter 84.33 or 84.34 RCW is not eligible for exemption. Declares that land used for commercial purposes is not eligible for exemption. Provides that the land shall lose its exempt status as... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |