Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Crouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2262 1995–96 |
Same gender marriageMarriage is redefined as a civil contract between a man and a woman. References to "parties" in the marriage statute are replaced with references to "the male and female" and "the husband and wife." Marriage between persons... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2289 1995–96 |
Lobbying at public expenseA variety of new provisions are included in this legislation relating to lobbying the Legislature, but existing provisions in the Public Disclosure Act are not amended. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2330 1995–96 |
Preexisting conditionsIf funds are available to do so, the Washington Health Care Policy Board is required to study the requirements of guaranteed issue of coverage, as well as limitations on the use of preexisting condition exclusions. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2374 1995–96 |
Striking education employeesWithholding of pay : Beginning in the 1996-97 school year, school district employees participating in a strike may not be paid any salary for any school day, or partial school day, in which the employee participates in a... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2448 1995–96 |
Independnt candidte withdrwlAn independent candidate for a partisan position may withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy at any time before a primary if the primary ballots for that office have not been ordered by filing a signed report with the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2462 1995–96 |
Cooling services regulationThe statutes governing heat suppliers are amended to include cooling services. "Cooling service" is defined as the development, production, transmission, distribution, delivery, furnishment, or sale of a chilled medium... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2543 1995–96 |
Punch boards and pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross revenue or receipts from punchboards, pull tabs, and card rooms is changed. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2615 1995–96 |
Real estate excise tax useThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development shall conduct a study identifying the number of local governments that impose impact fees and the amount of revenues collected from impact fees. The department shall... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2903 1995–96 |
Sex offender info releaseA number of possible limitations on public notification about sex offenders are removed, including (1) clarification about the sources of the information to be disclosed; (2) expansion of the types of sex offenders about whom... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2488 1995–96 |
L & I dept. investigationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, public fire department employers have a duty to provide the safest workplace reasonably attainable under the conditions to which employees will be exposed, instead of a... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2575 1995–96 |
Access to state governmentThe Legislature finds that (1) citizens need access to their elected officials; (2) rates charged by telecommunications companies for directory assistance create a barrier for citizens living outside cities in which the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2489 1995–96 |
L & I dept. citationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to a public fire department employer using a standard contained in a national code as a basis for evidence... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2622 1995–96 |
Unifrm disciplnry act discloThe requirements for filing and investigating complaints are clarified. Complaints against licensees must be in writing and signed by complainants, and the disciplinary authority must give copies of complaints to the licensees... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2886 1995–96 |
Utilities distrbtn attachmntRequires that all rates, terms, and conditions made, demanded, or received by a utility for attachments to its facilities must be just, fair, reasonable, and sufficient. Directs a utility to provide entities seeking to attach... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2900 1995–96 |
DSHS legislative oversightProvides that the department of social and health services cannot take retribution on people who testify before committees or contact their representatives. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |