Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy McMorris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1164 1995–96 |
Justifiable homicideDeclares the fact that the respondent suffered a continuing pattern of physical or sexual abuse is a mitigating factor to a charge of homicide. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1168 1995–96 |
Nonprofit organztn B & O taxProvides that the taxes imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW do not apply to organizations described in section 501(c) (3) and (4) of the federal internal revenue code. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1169 1995–96 |
Students leaving schl grndsRestricts a student from leaving the school grounds unless the student has permission from a parent or guardian, has written permission from the principal, or has an emergency requiring the student to leave the grounds. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1171 1995–96 |
Homosexuals/minor childrenProhibits adoption, foster care, and placement care of minor children by homosexuals. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1172 1995–96 |
Parents' rights in educationThe Legislature declares it is the right and responsibility of parents to provide for and ensure the health, education, and general well-being of their children. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1177 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionRequires a county with two or more presidentially declared flood disasters within the most recent ten-year period to complete a comprehensive flood control plan by December 31, 1998. Prohibits the annexation of any territory... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1215 1995–96 |
Ecology & agric rules adoptnConditions the delegation of authority to the departments of ecology and agriculture by requiring that the legislature be given an opportunity to review proposed rules before they become effective, and by ensuring that the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1242 1995–96 |
Publ assistnc recipnt servicProvides for transitional services for long-term aid recipients. Offers participants who have not completed a high school degree or its equivalent a choice between participating in a secondary education component or a job... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1251 1995–96 |
SEPA appeal actionsOnly a person who is directly impacted by a specific governmental action taken under SEPA may appeal the environmental decisions under SEPA. A person who is "directly impacted" means a person whose interest is within the zone... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1286 1995–96 |
Forest practicesA title only bill relating to forest practices is created. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill re-wrote parts of the forest practices act and limited the authority of the Forest Practices Board. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1303 1995–96 |
Death benefit awardGrants a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit award, effective January 1, 1994, for dying in the line of duty while a law enforcement officer, fire fighter, state patrol officer, or treasury special deputy. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1307 1995–96 |
Art work expendituresDeletes the requirement that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisitions of works of art. Repeals RCW 28A.335.210, 28B.10.025, 28B.10.027, 43.17.200, 43.17.205, 43.17.210, and 43.19.455. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1327 1995–96 |
Water rights claim filingA new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1995, and ends at midnight on June 30, 1996. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1335 1995–96 |
Firearms dealers licensesRevises provisions relating to firearm dealer licenses. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1379 1995–96 |
Higher ed boards/student memAdds student members to the governing boards of institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1391 1995–96 |
Outdoor burningAllows paper, cardboard, and untreated wood to be burned outdoors, subject to local requirements. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1397 1995–96 |
State forest lands transferThe legislative authority of a county has the option of reacquiring control of its forest board transfer lands within the county. If the lands are transferred back to a county, the lands are to be retained in trust and... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1399 1995–96 |
Zero-based budget reviewThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. The 12-member committee consists of an... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1408 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmets & equipmnRevises the exception granted to motorcycles over twenty-five years old to be operated without mirrors. Requires persons under the age of twenty-one to wear a helmet when operating or riding on a motorcycle. Deletes the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1411 1995–96 |
Supreme court size reducedReduces the number of judges on the supreme court from nine to seven. Provides that, after the reduction, no fewer than two nor more than three judges shall be elected at each biennial general election to serve six-year terms. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1417 1995–96 |
At-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1422 1995–96 |
Schls/unfunded state mandateProvides that unfunded state requirements imposed by the state on school districts are not mandatory. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1423 1995–96 |
Claims for noneconomic damagRevises RCW 4.56.250 to limit the amount of recovery for noneconomic damages for personal injuries at five hundred thousand dollars. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1448 1995–96 |
Material harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labelling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1474 1995–96 |
Gang risk preventn & intervnRepeals RCW 43.310.005, 43.310.007, 43.310.010, 43.310.020, 43.310.030, and 43.310.040. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |