Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Backlund
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1448 1995–96 |
Material harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labelling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1456 1995–96 |
Anatomical gifts by minorsAn individual who is at least 16 years of age is allowed to make an anatomical gift. A person who is under the age of 18 but is at least 16 years of age may designate a gift of an organ or organs through use of a document... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1463 1995–96 |
Lottery advertisingProhibits the advertisement in the public print or broadcast media. Allows printed advertisements on the premises of licensed lottery agents. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1492 1995–96 |
AIDS educationDeletes references to the office on AIDS as providing input to the curricula for AIDS education in the schools. Repeals RCW 70.24.240 and 70.24.250. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1494 1995–96 |
Valuing vehicles for MVETRevises RCW 82.44.041 relating to the valuation of vehicles for the purpose of determining the motor vehicle excise tax. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1509 1995–96 |
Optometry board dutiesRevises RCW 18.54.070 to delete the authority to govern the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1519 1995–96 |
Abortion informatn to womenProvides that no abortion shall be performed without the voluntary and informed consent of the woman. Designates the types of information to be provided prior to the abortion. Requires the publication of material regarding... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1531 1995–96 |
Injured workers/medical beneExtends deadlines for studies of medical benefits for injured workers under a consolidated health care system. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1544 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterDirects the department of ecology and the department of health to undertake the necessary steps to encourage the development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1552 1995–96 |
Failure to pay parkng ticktsAuthorizes the impoundment when five hundred dollars or more is owed on parking violations issued by a city or town. Authorizes release of the vehicle when proof of payment of the tickets, towing, storage, or any other charge... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1579 1995–96 |
Hepatitis A testsRequires applicants for a new permit or renewal to provide proof of a test for hepatitis A within the previous three months. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1608 1995–96 |
Parental disciplineReasonable parental discipline is defined to include spanking in the region of the buttocks which does not cause greater than transient pain, minor temporary marks, or superficial bruising. Reasonable and moderate physical... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1613 1995–96 |
AFDC recipnts/day care provdAuthorizes the participants to receive twenty-five dollars per week for each child, up to a maximum of six children. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1629 1995–96 |
Temporary total disabilityAmends RCW 51.32.090 to lower the percentage of the average monthly wage authorized after June 30, 1995, from 115% to 110%, and after June 30, 1996, from 120% to 110%. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1653 1995–96 |
Deadly weapons use by juvenlProvides sentence enhancements for juveniles who commit crimes with the use of a deadly weapon. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1688 1995–96 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value for the purposes of determining property tax liability; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1720 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudTransfers public assistance fraud investigations to the office of the attorney general. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1732 1995–96 |
Volume-based taxes/increasesThe scheduled increases in the cigarette, beer and liquor taxes for the health services account are delayed until a review of the potential adverse effects of the tax increases is completed and the tax increases are reenacted... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1745 1995–96 |
Child services caseworkersPrior to being assigned cases, caseworkers must pass competency examinations. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |