Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1351 1995–96 |
Unemp insur/successor emplyrIf a business is acquired by a successor who is not an employer at the time of the transfer of the business, the successor's unemployment insurance contribution rate will be the lower of (1) the rate at the tax rate class of... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1353 1995–96 |
Port commissioner districtsEvery port district must be divided into the same number of commissioner districts as there are commissioner positions, unless the port district is less than county-wide and the voters approved a ballot proposition to... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1376 1995–96 |
Occupational disease claimsThe requirements under the industrial insurance law for determining the period for filing occupational disease claims are modified. The two-year time period for filing the claim begins when the worker has notice after... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1377 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/school emplyeeDesignates procedures for calculating school employee's monthly wage for industrial insurance purposes. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1378 1995–96 |
Occupational disease compensIf a worker's occupational disease is caused in part by occupational exposure not covered under industrial insurance, then the worker or worker's beneficiaries are entitled to benefits only to the extent that the exposure in... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1388 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationDeclares an intent that massage services be recognized as health care practitioners for the purposes of business and occupation tax application. Removes massage services from the definition of sale at retail. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | 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 1405 1995–96 |
Public water systemsDeclares that no new public water system may be approved or created within an urban growth area unless it is owned or operated by a satellite system management agency established under RCW 70.116.134. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | 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 1415 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersIt is clarified that the money, securities, bond, or letter of credit deposited by a self-insured employer to secure responsibilities under the industrial insurance law is solely for the payment of industrial insurance... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | 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 1461 1995–96 |
Vehicle damage thresholdsThe accident reporting damage threshold is raised to $1,000. The amount of security deposit required from uninsured motorists remains $500. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1462 1995–96 |
Driver awareness class prgrmRequires drivers who commit traffic infractions on a frequent basis to attend a driver awareness class. Authorizes a suspension of the license for a failure to attend the class. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1478 1995–96 |
Child support calculationLegislative intent. The legislative intent section of the child support schedule is changed. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1494 1995–96 |
Valuing vehicles for MVETRevises RCW 82.44.041 relating to the valuation of vehicles for the purpose of determining the motor vehicle excise tax. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1510 1995–96 |
Oil spill prevntn & responseThe abolition of the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) and the transfer of its powers, duties and functions to the Department of Ecology (DOE) is effective January 1, 1996, following submittal of a plan for the consolidation by... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1519 1995–96 |
Abortion informatn to womenProvides that no abortion shall be performed without the voluntary and informed consent of the woman. Designates the types of information to be provided prior to the abortion. Requires the publication of material regarding... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1526 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax deferralThe bill creates a sales and use tax deferral program for manufacturers. The program is available statewide but is limited to new and expanding manufacturing operations constructed on land owned by the recipient before July 1, 1995. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1538 1995–96 |
Wild animal damage claimsThe bill specifies that only crop damages are eligible for reimbursement. For the purpose of allowing claims, "crop" is defined as an agricultural product, including but not limited to, range land grass vegetation. "Wild... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1539 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsBy January 1, 1996, the Washington Conservation Commission is required to consolidate the process of applying for various watershed-related permits by developing a single application form. In developing the single application... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1540 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Legislature supports the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Commission with regard to its proposed role in the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1544 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterDirects the department of ecology and the department of health to undertake the necessary steps to encourage the development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |