Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Backlund
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2247 1995–96 |
Managed care entities/discloDesignates the information which a managed care entity must include in the disclosure forms required by the act. Declares that the act does not provide a private cause of action, but solely an administrative remedy to the... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2258 1995–96 |
Beer, liquor, cigarette taxAmends RCW 66.24.290, 82.08.150, and 82.24.020 to eliminate the increases in the taxes. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 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 |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1908 1995–96 |
Long-term careNURSING HOME CENSUS REDUCTION - The Department of Social and Health Services is required to assist 1,600 nursing home eligible individuals obtain other types of care. The department is required to provide an assessment of all... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1117 1995–96 |
Crimes at penal facilitiesFelony crimes that apply to offenders confined in state penal institutions are extended to apply to inmates confined in local jails. These crimes include prison riot, holding a hostage, preventing an officer from performing... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1398 1995–96 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1889 1995–96 |
State auditor's officeReferences to the Division of Municipal Corporations and the Division of Departmental Audits are deleted. The State Auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as deemed necessary. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1589 1995–96 |
Health care quality assurancBy July 1, 1995, the DOH must form an interagency group with the Health Care Authority, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Department of Labor and Industries for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1583 1995–96 |
WhistleblowersIf a local government fails to adopt procedures for reporting improper governmental activity, an employee may report alleged improper governmental action directly to the county prosecuting attorney. If the county prosecuting... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1241 1995–96 |
Electric/gas connection chrgPublic utility districts and municipal electric and gas utilities may waive, but are not required to waive, connection charges for properties being purchased from organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1549 1995–96 |
Drug offender sentencingA special drug offender sentencing alternative is established for offenders convicted of the crime of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is a... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |