Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Wolfe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1490 1995–96 |
Liquor cntrl bd reorganztnTransfers all powers and duties of the liquor control board to the liquor control agency. Declares that the act does not create a new agency, but renames the liquor control board and provides for a new administrative structure... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1502 1995–96 |
Individualized ed programsRequires individualized education programs to consider communication needs of deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing children. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1539 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsBy January 1, 1996, the Washington Conservation Commission is required to consolidate the process of applying for various watershed-related permits by developing a single application form. In developing the single application... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1554 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programThe Office of Citizen Councilor in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is created. Any citizen registered to vote may become a citizen councilor on request by sending a letter to CTED or calling... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1558 1995–96 |
Comm coll emplyee leave tranAccumulated sick leave is transferable from a district to another district or between a district and (1) any state agency; (2) Educational Service Districts (ESD's); (3) school districts; or (4) any other institution of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1568 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceMakes technical revisions to the procedural statutes relating to domestic violence litigations. Directs the criminal justice training commission to implement by January 1, 1997, a course of instruction for the training of law... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1573 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1587 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1595 1995–96 |
Math, science, tech literacyAuthorizes a study of the feasibility of expanding literacy in mathematics, science, and technology. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1602 1995–96 |
Child care agencies licensesDeclares that the health, safety, and well-being of children is paramount over the right of any person to provide care. Establishes fingerprinting requirements and procedures to determine the suitability of the applicant to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | 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 1646 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programThe Productivity Board is directed to establish a Citizen Suggestion Program to encourage suggestions that will promote the efficiency and economy of state government. The maximum award is $100. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1661 1995–96 |
Metropoltn park dist commissRequires counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more to divide the district into five electoral districts prior to the filing period for the next election. Designates election procedures. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | 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 1701 1995–96 |
Library capital facilty areaAuthorizes creation of the library capital facility areas for the purpose of financing the construction of library facilities. Establishes procedures for the formation of the capital facility areas. Repeals RCW 27.14.010,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1726 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesDirects the authorities to use the supplemental alternative public works contracting procedures set forth in chapter 39.10 RCW in connection with the design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, repair, or... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1754 1995–96 |
World language instructionRequires the study to be completed by January 1, 1996. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1795 1995–96 |
World language instructionIncreases efforts to maximize world language instruction in schools. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1800 1995–96 |
World language/culture instrAuthorizes school districts to provide world language instruction to students who come from homes where the primary language is other than English. Authorizes instruction regarding the culture of the country from which the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1801 1995–96 |
Child care facilitiesThe child care coordinating committee will administer grants for before and after school child care programs. Grants may be used for needs assessments, planning and design of programs, equipment and supplies, capital... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1818 1995–96 |
Criminal justice fundingThe current statute is changed by authorizing that not more than 5 percent of the funds from the account can be available for appropriation for enhancements to the State Patrol Crime Lab system, as well as the continuing costs... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |