Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2502 1995–96 |
Aviation and aircraft/taxatnDeclares a policy that taxes on fuel, including aviation fuel, be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to general aviation. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2437 1995–96 |
Property valuation limitsProvides that if the petition is regarding property with a true and fair value under two hundred fifty thousand dollars, neither the county board of equalization nor the state board of tax appeals may change the amount of the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2312 1995–96 |
Skill center vocational progIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2313 1995–96 |
At-risk youth vocatnl traingRestores funding for vocational training for at-risk youth. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2315 1995–96 |
Secondary voc tech educationRevises appropriations to SPI to provide equipment and technology funding for secondary vocational technical education. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1111 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsUntil June 1, 1998, the WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such time as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide inter-LATA service. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1222 1995–96 |
Counties/growth managmnt actAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1266 1995–96 |
Health care reform changesRevises the provisions specifying the powers and duties of the health care commission. Removes the direction to evaluate the benefits of the Taft-Hartley health care trusts. Repeals RCW 43.72.210 and 43.72.220 relating to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1300 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency rules/costAllows the court to award attorneys' fees and other court costs to an individual or small business that successfully appeals a state agency directive in court. Directs the office of financial management to report annually to... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | 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 1454 1995–96 |
Pharmaceutical price discrimProhibits price discrimination for any drugs that are sold for delivery to a wholesaler, wholesaler facility, purchaser, purchaser facility, or consumers located in the state. Establishes penalties for violations of the act. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1488 1995–96 |
Small business tax exemptionProvides the exemption during the first sixty months of operation of the new business. Designates a reduced schedule of taxes for the second sixty months of operation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1496 1995–96 |
Vlntr construction crewsRevises RCW 18.27.090 to exempt volunteer repair and construction crews from contractor registration requirements. | Robert Basich (D-19) | 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 1551 1995–96 |
Spartina controlSpartina and Purple Loosestrife. The Director of the Department of Ecology is directed to issue short-term water quality modification permits to public agencies and licensed pesticide applicators for the purpose of utilizing... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1621 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesAuthorizes a deduction from the measure of the tax up to ten thousand dollars per month. Repeals RCW 82.04.4451. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |