Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kathy Lambert
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1292 1995–96 |
Disruptive students/expulsnA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1643 1995–96 |
New counties creationThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2072 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesBusiness and occupation taxes are returned to pre-1993 levels as follows: Effective July 1, 1995: 1. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2074 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsThe project identification number contained in the 1994 supplemental transportation appropriations act is modified to clarify the Legislature's intent in appropriating funds for the West Lake Sammamish Parkway to SR 202... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2524 1995–96 |
AbortionProvides that no person may intentionally perform an abortion with knowledge that the pregnant woman is in her third trimester or that her unborn child is a viable fetus unless the abortion is necessary to prevent the death of... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2530 1995–96 |
Drug & alcohol dependency edProvides for continuing education for health practitioners in the recognition of symptoms of drug and alcohol dependency in patients. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2536 1995–96 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseMakes it unlawful to have sexual intercourse when a person knows or should know he or she is infected with a sexually transmitted disease, unless the other person has been informed of the presence of the disease. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | 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 1802 1995–96 |
AdoptionNotice of a hearing to terminate parental rights in an adoption case is given by personal service when the person can be located. Service is accomplished at least 20 days prior to the hearing if the person is in the state, and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2332 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance increasProvides for a one-time adjustment on July 1, 1996, by adding one and three hundred sixty-six thousandths cents to the annual increase calculation provided under RCW 41.32.010(47) and 41.32.010 (40). Repeals RCW 41.04.275. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2360 1995–96 |
Expert witness/mental illnesDeclares that an expert may not testify as to whether the defendant formed or had the capacity to form the mental state for the crime charged. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2361 1995–96 |
Competence/criminal procedngProhibits a defendant from presenting evidence that a mental illness prevented the defendant from forming the requisite mental state for the crime unless the defendant has first pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2373 1995–96 |
Library organztns/tax exemptExempts the first twenty thousand dollars received from the sale of used books, videos, and sound recordings. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1077 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/taxationRevises the existing exemptions from the business and occupation tax provided by RCW 82.04.365. Provides criteria for exemption from the retail sales tax imposed by chapter 82.08 RCW. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1121 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of programs, services, and activities conducted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Social and Health Services, the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1127 1995–96 |
JOBS program participationEncourages mandatory JOBS program participation, instead of giving first priority to program volunteers. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |