Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Hale
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6296 1995–96 |
Solid waste collectn authrtyEstablishes mechanisms for the transfer of solid waste collection authority between UTC and a city, town, or combined city-county. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| SB 6213 1995–96 |
Search and rescue definedRevises RCW 38.52.010 to define "search" and "rescue" for emergency management purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6238 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 5122 1995–96 |
Benton/Douglas Co. dist judgAn additional district court judge is authorized for Benton County, increasing the number of district court judges in the county from two to three. Douglas County is authorized to have one district court judge. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5178 1995–96 |
Securities investmentsThe customer is forwarded, within 30 days of execution, copies of the documents which set forth the customer's investment objectives, financial position, or financial needs. All other forms that are signed by the customer must... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5181 1995–96 |
Charge cards/political subdvThe permissive use of charge cards by officers and employees of municipal corporations and political subdivisions is expanded to include reasonable and necessary municipal expenses in addition to authorized travel expenses.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5184 1995–96 |
Aggravatd first degree murdrRevises RCW 10.95.020 to include in the elements of aggravated first degree murder a person who commits a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association, and a person who commits a murder in immediate flight... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5185 1995–96 |
Failure to appear in courtA person who, during the previous 10 years, is convicted of any crime involving failure to appear at a court proceeding may not be released on his or her own personal recognizance. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5191 1995–96 |
Crimes committed by juvenlesA juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian who is given notice through a summons of a detention hearing, adjudicatory hearing, or dispositional hearing is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction and is required to attend the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5202 1995–96 |
Bank informatn for customersFinancial institutions are required to provide free copies of up to two canceled checks per month. They may still charge a fee for copies of additional canceled checks. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5255 1995–96 |
Absentee ballots processingDuring the ten days preceding a primary or election, the processing of absentee ballots may include verification of voters' signatures on the return envelopes and opening the return envelopes. The canvassing board must place... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| 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 5273 1995–96 |
Election canvassing boardsThe Secretary of State may adopt rules governing the delegation of the responsibilities of county canvassing boards. However, the responsibility for determination of the validity of challenged or special ballots and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5277 1995–96 |
Indian gaming/compactsThe approval process for tribal state compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a proposed compact or amendments to an existing compact, the Director of the Gambling... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | 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 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 5376 1995–96 |
Property tax relief/retiredPayments for prescription drugs are deducted in determining disposable income. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5404 1995–96 |
Real estate brokers liensA commercial real estate broker has a lien on the real property being sold or leased for the amount of compensation due, provided that the right to payment is included in a written document signed by the owner, the buyer, or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5431 1995–96 |
Rural health careThe rural health care statutes under the state Insurance Commissioner are repealed. Intent language describes the special demographic, economic and geographic concerns of rural communities, relating to available, affordable... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |