Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ray Schow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5379 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersThe court determines the amount of restitution at the sentencing hearing within 180 days. The court may continue the hearing beyond the 180 days for good cause. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5441 1995–96 |
Water rights applicationsProvides specific direction to facilitate the efficient execution of the legislative intent regarding water resources by the department of ecology. Requires demonstration of the implementation of chapters 90.03, 90.44, and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5446 1995–96 |
County supervision/offendersThe Department of Corrections is initially responsible for supervising misdemeanant probationers. The department, in consultation with county probation departments, superior and district court judges, and the misdemeanant... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5488 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating circumstance the court may consider when exercising its discretion to impose an exceptional sentence is whether the offense was one of domestic violence. A domestic violence offense is an offense... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5491 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender dispositnsThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5498 1995–96 |
Parents' rights/educationRequires the board of directors of a school district to make available to a parent any educational program and all instructional materials. Provides that a student may not be placed in an experimental, special, or pilot class... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5534 1995–96 |
Growth management act compliRevises RCW 36.70A.040, 36.70A.110, 36.70A.385, and 36.70A.430 to extend the operative dates for elements of the growth management act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5540 1995–96 |
Public housing drug-free znePublic housing projects designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5547 1995–96 |
Animals at largeAuthorizes the person to retain the animal if it has no brand or tatoo, if the person submits a written request to retain the animal, if he or she agrees to return the animal to the rightful owner without compensation, and if... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5554 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe duties and responsibilities owed by a real estate licensee to a principal or to another consumer are established. A licensee represents only the principal unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5559 1995–96 |
Growth management exemptionAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5561 1995–96 |
Private firearm rangesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be available to the same extent as the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5564 1995–96 |
Visitation enforcementThe Legislature makes findings that children of dissolution have a need for financial and emotional support from both parents and that studies show a link between enforcement of visitation and the payment of child support. The... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5565 1995–96 |
Child support/higher educatnThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, but declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5566 1995–96 |
Child support calculationRevises provisions relating to the methods for calculating child support. Provides that, if the combined monthly net income of the parties exceeds five thousand dollars, the court may in its discretion enter an order requiring... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5571 1995–96 |
Review of conflicting rulesWhen a request for adjudication review alleges that a rule conflicts with an existing state, federal or local rule, the agency must commence an adjudication proceeding. The presiding officer for this adjudication review... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5572 1995–96 |
Education tax reimbursementsDeclares that a person is entitled to a reimbursement of one-half of the total amount of state property taxes if he or she has provided home schooling to children living in the residence. Authorizes reimbursement of state... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5577 1995–96 |
Water appropriation permitDOE is directed to establish, by January 1, 1996, a streamlined general permit system for agricultural and multi-unit residential uses of ground water not exceeding more than 0.1 cubit feet per second. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5588 1995–96 |
Private communctns protectnIt is illegal to intercept, record or transmit any private communication transmitted between two or more individuals by a device designed to intercept, record, or transmit without the consent of all participants, except in... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5593 1995–96 |
Water rights permit backlogProvides for a one-year increase in the exempt well classification to eliminate almost two-thirds of the backlog of water rights applications. Authorizes provisional permits to be valid for a five-year period. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5594 1995–96 |
Tax levy limitations loweredDecreases the limitation on tax levies from one hundred six percent to one hundred five and one-half percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5604 1995–96 |
Vessel registrationThe exemption from registration and excise tax requirements for vessel dealers is emphasized. Vessel dealers are authorized to pool purchase money security deposits into a single trust account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5623 1995–96 |
Gov services/competitv stratAuthorizes agencies to purchase services through contracts with individuals or businesses, if the contract is in compliance with RCW 43.19.1906. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |