Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kip Tokuda
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2770 1995–96 |
Family planning/health insurRequires that every health plan issued or renewed by a health carrier after July 1, 1996, that includes benefits for prescription drugs must include federal drug administration-approved prescriptive contraceptive drugs and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2771 1995–96 |
Job training/tax incentivesDeclares that the goals of the tax incentive program are to give employers incentives to hire and train public assistance recipients and to increase the employability of public assistance recipients. Declares an intent to... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2677 1995–96 |
Arts & heritage license platAuthorizes the plates in lieu of the Centennial design license plates. Requires an additional fee of twenty-eight dollars for the plates. Provides that the revenues shall be used to support the arts and history education of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1663 1995–96 |
Nonprofit donations/taxationA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2602 1995–96 |
Brain injury trust fundAssesses a fine of twenty-five dollars in addition to the regular penalties for a violation of RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504, 46.61.520, or 46.61.522 for the purpose of providing services to persons disabled by traumatic brain... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2631 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEstablishes the minimum wage rate at five dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1997, at five dollars and ninety cents per hour on January 1, 1998, at six dollars and forty cents per hour on January 1, 1999, and at... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2632 1995–96 |
Offshore oil and gasRevises RCW 43.143.010 to make the prohibition permanent, not just until July 1, 2000. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2515 1995–96 |
Guide and service dogsProvides that a guide dog trainee or service dog trainee that is trained by a nonaccredited individual or organization must be approved as provided in RCW 70.84.020 and 70.84.021. Directs the department of health to establish... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2540 1995–96 |
Marriage license informationRequires the application to state whether an applicant is under a court or administrative order to pay support for a child, dependent person, a former spouse and in what monthly amounts. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2542 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdRevises provisions of chapter 49.60 RCW to include sexual orientation in the practices of discrimination which are prohibited. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2555 1995–96 |
School dist technology grntsAuthorizes SPI to provide technology initiative grants to the extent funds are appropriated. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2560 1995–96 |
Watershed restorationMakes an appropriation of three million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2471 1995–96 |
Publ assistnce caretakersRequires the recipient's monthly benefit to be reduced by thirty-five dollars to pay the cost of the parenting seminar. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2362 1995–96 |
Employee skills trainingAuthorizes a B&O tax credit for the value of state-approved employer-provided or state-approved employer-sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of incumbent employees. Applies to... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2380 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsDesignates an application and an approval process. Limits the total number of charter schools in the 1996-98 school years to twenty-five. Limits the term of operation to no longer than five school years, with options to renew. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2391 1995–96 |
School safety fundingMakes an appropriation of fourteen million one hundred thousand dollars for pupil transportation. Makes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars for school security. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2407 1995–96 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsEstablishes an orthotics and prosthetics advisory committee. Designates the responsibilities of the committee in regulating the practices. Designates requirements for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2439 1995–96 |
Campaign finance commissionDirects the citizens' commission on campaign finance to study the campaign finance practices, laws on campaign finance, and the effects of these laws, issue periodic reports on these laws, and propose legislation altering... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 1003 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled sales/use txExempts low-income senior citizens and disabled persons from sales and use taxes on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |