Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5280 1995–96 |
Race track facility/tax defrA sales and use tax deferral program for the labor and materials associated with the construction of a new thoroughbred horse racing facility in Western Washington is established. An application for deferral of taxes must be... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5338 1995–96 |
Lottery revenues/school consRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are to be deposited into the common school construction fund. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5346 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/school constDeclares that chapter 39.12 RCW does not apply to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5381 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale and distribution of magazines by subscription by nonprofit organizations and schools for fund raising is exempt from sales tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5405 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memFor the University of Washington, one undergraduate student and one graduate student are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate to serve two-year terms on the Board of Regents. For Washington State... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5561 1995–96 |
Private firearm rangesProvides that a local governmental entity may close a firearm training and practice facility only if it is replaced by a facility of at least equal capacity. Requires the facility to be available to the same extent as the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5562 1995–96 |
World War II vet memorialProvides for the creation of a memorial to the veterans of the Second World War. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5594 1995–96 |
Tax levy limitations loweredDecreases the limitation on tax levies from one hundred six percent to one hundred five and one-half percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5623 1995–96 |
Gov services/competitv stratAuthorizes agencies to purchase services through contracts with individuals or businesses, if the contract is in compliance with RCW 43.19.1906. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5694 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programProvides a process for the citizens of the state to make suggestions to the state government to improve quality, processes, procedures, and service. Authorizes the granting of citizen suggestion awards. Provides for citizen... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5738 1995–96 |
SPI performance auditThe State Auditor is directed to conduct a performance audit of the OSPI. The audit evaluates: (a) whether OSPI is conducting the duties and tasks required by state law economically and efficiently; (b) the causes of any... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5759 1995–96 |
Legal abortion obstructionAn aggravating circumstance that the court may consider upon sentencing an offender for a violent offense is whether the offense was committed to obstruct or hinder legal abortions and the victim was an employee, volunteer, or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5765 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe department must delegate to local municipal jurisdictions the HPA approval authority for projects within harbor areas when five conditions are met: (1) the local jurisdiction requests the authority in writing; (2) the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5766 1995–96 |
AFDC applicant eligibilityAid to Fmilies with Dependent Children is conditioned upon naming both parents of the child or children in the assistance unit, unless the reason for refusal or inability to name is based upon federal criteria. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5785 1995–96 |
Armed forces veterans memorlDeclares the east capitol campus the armed forces veterans memorial plaza. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5789 1995–96 |
Offenders/child accomplicesAdds an additional twelve months to the presumptive sentence for any ranked offense committed by an adult involving the use of an accomplice who is a minor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5814 1995–96 |
Welfare fraud investigationsRequires unannounced visits to investigate complaints against public assistance recipients. Provides that a lack of cooperation by a recipient shall result in a twenty-five percent reduction in the grant. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5904 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed on or after January 1, 1996, may be charged with the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if written findings that the inmate committed multiple serious infractions are entered at... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5906 1995–96 |
Disciplinary confinementBeginning with offenses committed on or after January 1, 1996, offenders with a standard range of confinement of more than one year receive a maximum sentence which consists of two parts: (1) a mandatory term of total... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |