Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1345 1995–96 |
Faculty diversity programThe HECB has recommended that Washington State participate with WICHE's efforts and enact the Doctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity Program. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | 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 1352 1995–96 |
Injured workers/litigtn costSpecifies the circumstances where payment of a worker's costs and fees for appeals to the board are authorized. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1368 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/ageProvides that, for each coverage for which age is used as a rating factor, any premium increase arising from a driver's advancing age shall not exceed five percent in any one year. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1379 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memAdds student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1388 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationDeclares an intent that massage services be recognized as health care practitioners for the purposes of business and occupation tax application. Removes massage services from the definition of sale at retail. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1415 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersIt is clarified that the money, securities, bond, or letter of credit deposited by a self-insured employer to secure responsibilities under the industrial insurance law is solely for the payment of industrial insurance... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1417 1995–96 |
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... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1503 1995–96 |
Chiropractic/pub assistanceChiropractic services must be offered in the state Medical Assistance program. The secretary may condition these services with such measures as peer or utilization review, care plans, or limitations of treatment in order to... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1568 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceMakes technical revisions to the procedural statutes relating to domestic violence litigations. Directs the criminal justice training commission to implement by January 1, 1997, a course of instruction for the training of law... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1571 1995–96 |
Minority/women busnss develpThe sum of $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the activities of the Minority and Women's Business Development Office within the Business Assistance Center. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1587 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1596 1995–96 |
Workers' comp ordersThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1598 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housng taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multi-unit housing in urban centers is created. The exemption applies to all property taxes and is based on the difference between the existing value of the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1606 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationScope of registration requirement . The requirement to register as a sex offender is extended to people who were charged with committing a sex offense but were found not guilty by reason of insanity. Any such person who is... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1609 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1621 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesAuthorizes a deduction from the measure of the tax up to ten thousand dollars per month. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1661 1995–96 |
Metropoltn park dist commissRequires counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more to divide the district into five electoral districts prior to the filing period for the next election. Designates election procedures. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1662 1995–96 |
Internatnl investment managmThe 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 until July 1, 1997, of 0.012 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |