Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Van Luven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1143 1995–96 |
Crimes with deadly weaponsProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders subject to the act. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1149 1995–96 |
Growth management/referendumRequires the counties to conduct a referendum on growth management planning. Provides that the comprehensive plans adopted before the effective date of the act shall remain in effect until altered by the county legislative authority. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1158 1995–96 |
Deferred taxesAmounts owed to counties for taxes deferred under the senior and disabled persons property tax deferral program are paid directly to county treasurers by the State Treasurer rather than the Department of Revenue. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1166 1995–96 |
Revenue dept auditng contrctRevises conditions for contracting out of state auditing services by the department of revenue. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1179 1995–96 |
Employer experience ratingProvides the exemption for individuals terminated within sixty days of the hiring. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1181 1995–96 |
Higher ed sales & use tax exProvides sales and use tax exemption for purchases by public institutions of higher education. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1187 1995–96 |
DSHS division into five agncThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is abolished effective September 15, 1996. Four new state agencies are created from the divisions within DSHS: The Department of Income and Medical Assistance; the Department... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1196 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur tax schedRevises the unemployment insurance tax schedules for 1995. Modifies the fund balance ratio intervals used to determine the effective tax schedule. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1199 1995–96 |
Cigarette taxationRestricts licensed wholesalers from selling cigarettes to retailers unless the retailer is currently licensed or is an Indian tribal organization. Imposes a tax on the first taxable event and the first taxable person in the... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1214 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationA person residing in Washington who is convicted of a sex offense in a foreign country or who is under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service on July 23, 1995 is required to register with the county sheriff in... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1222 1995–96 |
Counties/growth managmnt actAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1245 1995–96 |
Business assistnc centr termThe termination date of the Business Assistance Center, within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, is delayed from June 30, 1995, to June 30, 1999. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1252 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude income generated from the use of coin-operated laundry facilities that are located in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1253 1995–96 |
B&O tax/landscape servicesThe business and occupation (B&O) tax definition of "retail sale" is changed to exclude landscape maintenance and horticultural services. A new B&O tax category is created to keep the businesses' tax liability at the retailing... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1258 1995–96 |
Investment management compnyRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to apportionment of taxable income for investment management companies. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1288 1995–96 |
Felons in prison/name changePrison inmates are prohibited from changing their names if the department determines that changing their name would interfere with the safe and orderly function of the prison. Inmates are permitted to change their names for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1301 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesRevises the business and occupation taxes prescribed in RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290. Repeals RCW 82.04.2201. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1315 1995–96 |
Dispute resolution centersDirects the commission to review the current method for funding dispute resolution centers and study alternative methods. Requires a report by December 1, 1995. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1322 1995–96 |
Property tax/retired personsAll changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program by EHB 2670, other than the valuation limit, are made effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996. Payments for prescription drugs... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1334 1995–96 |
Hospital taxationStarting July 1, 1995, the Business and Occupation tax rate applicable to for-profit hospitals is reduced to the 1.5 percent rate for nonprofit and government hospitals. The revenue collected from for-profit hospitals is... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1346 1995–96 |
Disaster assistanceAuthorizes the governor, after proclaiming a state of emergency, to issue an order that allows moneys to be used to reimburse a local nonprofit organization up to twenty-five percent of the cost of providing food and shelter,... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1399 1995–96 |
Zero-based budget reviewThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. The 12-member committee consists of an... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1486 1995–96 |
Adult entertainment regulatnA new chapter for the regulation of sexually oriented businesses is created. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1487 1995–96 |
Comm/tech boards selectionProvides for a study of the selection process for boards of trustees of community and technical college districts. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |