Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1235 1995–96 |
Transp facility siting councDeclares that the responsibility of the council is to make transportation facility siting recommendations that reflect the interest of the entire state where there is an impasse between the necessary parties to an agreement.... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1293 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impact prgrmsDeclares that agreements requiring property owners to waive damages caused by the operation of aircraft in exchange for noise mitigation measures are contrary to sound public policy. Declares such agreements to be null and void. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1309 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1353 1995–96 |
Port commissioner districtsEvery port district must be divided into the same number of commissioner districts as there are commissioner positions, unless the port district is less than county-wide and the voters approved a ballot proposition to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1380 1995–96 |
Growth management planning(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) Revises the population limit in RCW 36.70A.040 for adopting a resolution removing a county from the requirement to plan under the section from fifty to three hundred thousand. Provides that... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1386 1995–96 |
Automated traffic enforcemntAllows city and county law enforcement agencies to utilize automated traffic enforcement systems only when authorized by ordinance. Restricts state use to HOV lanes only. Establishes procedures for challenging a notice of infraction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1394 1995–96 |
Ferry fundingIncreases funding for state ferries from two hundred ten million dollars to two hundred seventy-five million dollars. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1395 1995–96 |
High occupancy vehicle lanesIncreases the authorized general obligation bond from one hundred million dollars to one hundred sixty million dollars for HOV lane projects. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1420 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesRequires the vehicles which are operated in an area with a high volume of pedestrian traffic to be equipped with an additional mirror mounted on the left side and with an audible warning device for a reverse signal alarm. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1461 1995–96 |
Vehicle damage thresholdsThe accident reporting damage threshold is raised to $1,000. The amount of security deposit required from uninsured motorists remains $500. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1462 1995–96 |
Driver awareness class prgrmRequires drivers who commit traffic infractions on a frequent basis to attend a driver awareness class. Authorizes a suspension of the license for a failure to attend the class. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1506 1995–96 |
Pub dsclsre/geographic infoEstablishes procedures for providing public access to geographic information system records. Authorizes a reasonable fee to be charged for providing copies of the records. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1511 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipDeclares that a horse that is lost or a stray and is in the possession of a person who is in the process of complying with chapter 16.54 RCW shall not be declared a public nuisance and is not subject to impoundment. Designates... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1520 1995–96 |
Transporation project bondsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds in the sum of twenty-five million six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars to finance the projects. Repeals RCW 47.10.840. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1521 1995–96 |
HOV lane project fundingIncreases the authorized general obligation bond issue from one hundred million dollars to one hundred eighty-six million one hundred thousand dollars to finance the projects. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | 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 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 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 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 1685 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmtDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | 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 |
| HB 1693 1995–96 |
Highway access standardsIf cities or towns fail to adopt and enforce standards for access permitting by December 31, 1997, or if they choose to delegate that responsibility to the DOT, the department shall assume such responsibilities. Cities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1793 1995–96 |
State patrol wage bargainingDeclares that the public employer of state patrol officers for wage-related matters is the governor, and the public employer for nonwage-related matters is the state patrol. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |