Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by David Chappell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1555 1995–96 |
Water pollutn/agricul activtExcept in the case of an emergency, the Department of Ecology must provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering agricultural property. When the Department of... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1562 1995–96 |
Fund raising eventsA fund raising event may be a consecutive three-day event or a one-day event where no gambling takes place between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. A nonprofit or charitable organization may hold two three-day events or... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2135 1995–96 |
Solid waste permit renewalThe local health jurisdiction is authorized to issue a permit for all solid waste handling facilities, not just disposal sites. The local health jurisdiction decides the duration of the permit, which may be between one and five years. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2178 1995–96 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2279 1995–96 |
Growth management decisionsThe authority of a hearings board to affect the validity of a comprehensive plan or development regulations during the period of remand is eliminated. All development permits vest under the comprehensive plan or development... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2280 1995–96 |
Method of executionThe death penalty is carried out by lethal injection, unless the defendant chooses hanging. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2372 1995–96 |
Inherited property develpmntInherited property that is exempt from the subdivision and platting requirements may be developed, notwithstanding any zoning provision pertaining to minimum lot sizes, if the property is being developed for a use that is... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2377 1995–96 |
Environmental law complianceAdmissibility of Evidence All data and factual findings collected in the course of a voluntary compliance review or in implementing a compliance assurance program are admissible as evidence in a civil, criminal, or... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2424 1995–96 |
Fermented apple ciderIn lieu of the base tax on table wine, cider is to be taxed at the base rate of 3.59 cents/liter. The "cider" taxed in this manner contains not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 7 percent of alcohol by volume and is made... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2543 1995–96 |
Punch boards and pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross revenue or receipts from punchboards, pull tabs, and card rooms is changed. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2565 1995–96 |
Faxed documents filingDocuments required to be filed with the Secretary of State may be delivered by electronic transmission. If the original document must be signed, the original shall be subsequently filed. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2566 1995–96 |
Gambling/sale definedThe definition of "sale or sold" is established in the gambling statutes. It includes a solicitation for a donation in conjunction with participation in a raffle whether or not an amount is suggested for the donation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2635 1995–96 |
Digital signature actThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given authority to license and regulate certification authorities for digital signatures. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2669 1995–96 |
Local government associatnsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2693 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersSelf-insured employers are authorized to make determinations of permanent partial disability for undisputed claims they accept after June 30, 1996, that involve only medical treatment and/or time loss payments, and involve a... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2723 1995–96 |
Agricultural activitiesTo provide guidance in determining when operations related to agricultural products are to be regulated under WISHA as agricultural operations under agricultural safety standards, and when they are to be regulated as other... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2954 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tx exmptRepair of residential buildings damaged by flooding or construction of replacement residential buildings destroyed by flooding is exempt from sales and use tax. The building must be located in a county or Indian Nation listed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2359 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationExpanded Eligibility . Criteria for determining the eligibility of a person to obtain benefits available through the Crime Victims' Compensation Program are expanded in several ways. The window of time in which an application... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2765 1995–96 |
Animal health products/taxVaccinations, antibiotics, worming compounds, and similar health products for animals sold to farmers for the purpose of producing an agricultural product for sale at wholesale or retail are exempt from retail sales and use taxation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2877 1995–96 |
Integrated pest managementEach of the following must implement integrated pest management practices when carrying out their duties related to pest control: the departments of Agriculture, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Transportation, Natural Resources,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2314 1995–96 |
Yelm wastewater reuse projctLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of reclaimed water uses, including the potential to provide new water sources and cost-effective water treatment techniques. A reclaimed water project proposed by the city... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |