Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lois McMahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, 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 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 1047 1995–96 |
Restitution for victimsThe period of time in which a court must set restitution is extended from 60 to 180 days. The court may continue the hearing for good cause. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1189 1995–96 |
Crim history informtn dissemEmployer Requested Background Checks : Employers may request background checks from the Washington State Patrol electronically as well as in writing. Fingerprint Identification Account : All receipts from incremental charges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1550 1995–96 |
Criminal trespass/arrestA police officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed criminal trespass first degree or second degree has authority to arrest the person without a warrant. It is not necessary that the crime be... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1163 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided to nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations providing character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services directed at persons of all ages. The exemption... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1483 1995–96 |
Forest wild firesA new section restates current law with regard to the respective firefighting missions of the department and of rural fire districts and municipal fire departments. The department's firefighting priorities are changed such... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1213 1995–96 |
Emer service medical persnnlImmunity from legal liability is accorded to those entities and personnel that render services in training emergency services medical personnel for certification or recertification. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1525 1995–96 |
Bank informatn for customersFinancial institutions are required to provide free copies of up to two canceled checks per month. They may still charge a fee for copies of additional canceled checks. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1777 1995–96 |
School bond levy disclosuresPrior to conducting an election on a debt financing measure, a school district must adopt a resolution that specifies the purposes of the debt financing measure. The resolution must specify the buildings to be constructed or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1433 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumntsA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1706 1995–96 |
Dairy inspection assessmentThe expiration of the dairy inspection assessment is postponed until June 30, 2000. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1711 1995–96 |
Written marriage contractsWhen a couple enters into a marriage contract, the couple may contract to restrict the grounds upon which a divorce may be granted. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1995 |