Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2754 1993–94 |
Closed circuit TV/court procCourts may use closed circuit television or other electronic equipment to conduct procedural hearings, unless inconsistent with court rule. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2867 1993–94 |
Dams/state regulationThe Department of Ecology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project which requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Ecology may not require any licensee of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2351 1993–94 |
Stray logs recoveryThe existing log patrol statutes are repealed, and a new log recovery procedure is established. A person who chooses to recover stray logs must do so in a way that does not damage beaches, tidelands or other property and that... | Paull Shin (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2390 1993–94 |
Labor and industries deprtmtReferences to the Divisions of Industrial Insurance, Building and Construction Safety Inspection Services, Industrial Safety and Health, and Industrial Relations are deleted. References to supervisors of these divisions are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2662 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste feesThe hazardous waste education fee shall not be imposed on potential generators of hazardous wastes for one year (1994). The penalty of three times the amount of the unpaid fee is replaced with the lower penalties used for... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1182 1993–94 |
Retired teachersThe current TRS I limitation of 75 days per year of substitute teaching without reduction of retirement benefits may be extended 15 days for retired substitutes working in school districts or in multi-district substitute... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2452 1993–94 |
Wine shipmentsThe pickup or delivery of wine is removed from the penalty provisions of the statute. As a result, delivery services are no longer subject to penalties for transporting wine into Washington from an unlicensed winery. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2601 1993–94 |
911 system fundingCounties are authorized to impose a 911 excise tax of up to $.25 per month per cellular telephone subscriber line. Counties implementing this tax must provide 60 days notice, and include in their ordinances a refund mechanism... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2750 1993–94 |
Joint operating agenciesA joint operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant which seeks to enter into a competitively negotiated contract shall execute a contract with the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |
| HB 2663 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax deferA B&O tax credit is allowed equal to 2.5 percent of the amount of qualified high-tech research and development expenditures. For firms hired to perform research and development services for others, the credit is calculated on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 14, 1994 |
| HB 1018 1993–94 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsThe office of county sheriff in a noncharter county is changed from a partisan office to a nonpartisan office. The sheriff is designated as the chief law enforcement officer of the county rather than the chief executive... | James Springer (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1098 1993–94 |
Senior citizen property taxDeletes amounts deducted for loss from the definition of disposable income. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1185 1993–94 |
Sexually abusive parentsDenies residential time to a parent and restrains the parent from contacting a child when a court has found that the child was conceived because a parent committed a sex offense against the other parent. Requires a neutral... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1193 1993–94 |
Forfeited firearms destructnRequires destruction of the firearm unless the local government has provided for an auction by enactment of an ordinance. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1268 1993–94 |
Campaign spending limitsThe Public Disclosure Commission must adopt recommended spending limits for candidates for state executive and legislative offices. With certain exceptions, the commission must base its recommended spending limits on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1295 1993–94 |
RCW 41.26.281 recodificationThe section of the pension law which gives law enforcement officers and fire fighters the right to sue their employers for negligence or for intentionally caused harm on the job, as well as benefits due under the pension act,... | George Orr (D-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1364 1993–94 |
Higher ed volun student feesThe legislation states that the Legislature intends for student organizations to have access to higher education institutions registration and student account systems for collection of voluntary student fees. The process for... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1369 1993–94 |
Vocational educationTuition Recovery Trust Fund : By June 30, 1998 rather than May 18, 1992, a minimum operating balance of $1,000,000 will be achieved in the tuition recovery trust fund, and maintained thereafter. That minimum balance will be... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 11, 1994 |
| HB 1377 1993–94 |
Timber recovery programsThe Timber Recovery Coordinator, the Agency Timber Task Force, and the Economic Recovery Coordination Board are extended to June 30, 1995. The timber programs in the Public Works Trust Fund and the Community Economic Recovery... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1994 |