Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by R. Lorraine Wojahn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5963 1995–96 |
Sick leave cash outAllows employees who separate from state service to receive payment for accrued leave for illness or injury if they have thirty years of service, twenty-five years of service at age fifty-five, or five years of service at age... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5969 1995–96 |
LBC renamedThe name of the LBC is changed to the Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5976 1995–96 |
LBC reimbursementA state agency undergoing a program and fiscal review under the Washington Sunset Act is required to reimburse the Legislative Budget Committee for the full cost of the review, as determined by the LBC. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5996 1995–96 |
Health prof data info systemEstablishes a health care professional information data system. Transfers the implementation of the state-wide nursing plan to the higher education coordinating board. Directs the department of health to cease its work on... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6012 1995–96 |
DSHS collection agency useAuthorizes the office of support enforcement to establish a pilot project to enter into contracts with private collection agencies for collection of accounts twelve months past due. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6084 1995–96 |
Luring penalties increasedRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to require an additional six months to be added to the presumptive sentence for luring if the offender uses any matter that is harmful to minors in the commission of the offense. Revises RCW 9.94A.320 to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6092 1995–96 |
Children/family services dptThe Department of Children and Family Services is created. All powers, duties, and functions of the Department of Social and Health Services pertaining to at-risk youth, dependent children, and juvenile rehabilitation and the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5529 1995–96 |
School district leviesThe 4 percent levy lid increase is extended for two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997). For levies to be collected in 1998 and thereafter, school boards can only request voter approval for amounts consistent with the 1993 levy rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5387 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housing taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multiple-unit housing in urban areas is established. The exemption is good for ten years from the issuance of a tax exemption certificate. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 375, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5800 1995–96 |
Developmntl disablties serviIt is the intent of the Legislature that any financial savings from reductions and efficiencies in the DDD budget be redirected to provide public or private community services for persons who otherwise do not receive them. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5365 1995–96 |
Uniform disciplinary actHealth care boards and commissions are required to adopt consistent procedures for all disciplinary procedures under the UDA. The secretary must establish time periods for each step in the discipline process including... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5386 1995–96 |
Basic health planA goal for BHP enrollment is established at 500,000 lives; 250,000 adults and 250,000 children through expanded medical assistance services (Medicaid). Hospitals, rural health care facilities and community health centers may... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 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 5799 1995–96 |
Adult family home licensureThe findings and intent section of the adult family homes chapter is expanded to recognize that adult family homes serve different populations, such as the elderly and the developmentally disabled, which each have different... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5728 1995–96 |
Intrnl investment mangmnt coThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax of 0.012 percent. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1995 |
May 4, 1995 |
| SB 5537 1995–96 |
Teacher preparation programsBasic Skills Test : The requirements for admission to teacher preparation programs are changed. Applicants are no longer required to have at least the statewide median score on a general achievement test. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5398 1995–96 |
Expert witness contractsContracts for the employment of expert witnesses for the purposes of litigation retain their exemption from compliance with the requirements for personal service contracts. The filing requirements for emergency contracts are removed. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |