Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Van Luven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2457 1995–96 |
Property tax/seniors & disabThe property tax valuation for eligible senior citizens and persons retired due to disability is frozen based upon the assessed value, rather than the market value, of the residence. The January 1 date for the valuation freeze... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2590 1995–96 |
Travel excise taxGuided tours and guided charters are removed from the definition of retail sale and replaced with day trips for sightseeing purposes. Wholesale sales of day trips and other amusement and recreation services, such as golf,... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 1289 1995–96 |
Vessels in accidentsAn operator of a vessel is guilty of a class C felony if the operator is involved in a collision that results in injury to a person, the operator knew or should have known that a person was injured, and the operator leaves the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2755 1995–96 |
Economic developmentGovernor-appointed members of the CERB that miss more than 50 percent of the scheduled meetings may be replaced by the Governor. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1459 1995–96 |
Property management/B&O taxB&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a property management company for the payment of gross wages or benefits to on-site personnel from property management trust accounts that are required to be maintained by law. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1626 1995–96 |
Naturopath medicines/taxThe sale and use of medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin prescribed, administered, or used in treatment of an individual by a naturopath are exempt from both sales and use taxes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1639 1995–96 |
Vessel manufctrs/dealers taxManufacturers and dealers of watercraft vessels are exempt from use tax when a vessel or vessel trailer is used for the following purposes, as defined in the bill: testing, training, sales promotion, loaning to nonprofit... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2202 1995–96 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnA specific process is created by which the Department of Ecology must determine if there is enough water in Lake Washington to allow single-family residents that live along the lake to use lake water to irrigate their lawns... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2255 1995–96 |
Privte residence conveyancesPrivate residence conveyances operated exclusively for single family use are required to be inspected and tested at least once every three years. The department may also perform inspections of a private residence conveyance at... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2274 1995–96 |
Commnty econmc revitalztn bdAll proceeds from the repayment of loan principal and interest are deposited in the public facilities construction revolving loan account for use as loans and grant under CERB. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2867 1995–96 |
Economic development committThe Legislative Committee on Economic Development is renamed the Joint Legislative Committee on Economic Development. The chair of the joint committee alternates every year between the chairs of the appropriate committees of... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2629 1995–96 |
Housing finance commissionThe WSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities either financed by WSHFC or financed by programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants shall (1) run with the land; (2) be used to satisfy... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2821 1995–96 |
Baseball legislationThe Public Facilities District is authorized to use the approved revenue sources to (1) pay principal and interest on bonds issued to refund bonds issued to construct the baseball stadium; and (2) pay design and other... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2892 1995–96 |
Convention and trade centerA county that pays $7.5 million to the state convention and trade center to support part of the costs of expansion of the state convention and trade center is not required to allow cities a credit against the county tax under... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1607 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |