Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Irv Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6214 1995–96 |
Temporary growing structureA separate definition is established in the State Building Code statute for "temporary growing structures." It is defined as a structure that has the sides and roof covered with plastic material and is used to provide plants... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6566 1995–96 |
Snowmobile registration feeThe annual snowmobile registration fee must be established by the State Parks and Recreation Commission in consultation with any statewide snowmobile user groups, in addition to the Snowmobile Committee. The $15 limit on the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6279 1995–96 |
Fermented apple & pear ciderTotal tax on cider is reduced to 6.11 cents per liter before July 1, 1997, and 8.14 cents per liter thereafter. The tax on cider is reduced as follows: (1) The 20.25 cent liquor revolving fund tax on cider is reduced to 3.59... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| SB 6222 1995–96 |
Self-insuranceHearings on decertification of self-insured employers are discretionary. The 30 day allowance for self-correcting is eliminated for those self-insured employers that the department determines should be decertified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6224 1995–96 |
Long-term disabilty pilot prFor injured workers in long-term disability pilot projects, the director may authorize up to $6,000 for vocational rehabilitation expenditures, not including child care and travel. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6225 1995–96 |
L & I employer assessmentsThe director may compromise the amount of premiums estimated by the department if collection of the full amount would be against equity and good conscience. The statute imposing penalties against an employer or a worker for... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6167 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageSuperior courts are given jurisdiction to hear divorce cases if the petitioner is a nonresident spouse who is married (1) to a resident of this state or (2) to a member of the armed forces who is stationed in this state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6223 1995–96 |
Construction trade admin proThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail, and applicants have the right to appeal. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6283 1995–96 |
Low-density light & power/txThe amount of deductions against gross income allowed for low-density electric utilities is increased for purposes of computing the public utility tax. For electric utilities with fewer than five and one-half customers per... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6414 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp tax withhlThe Employment Security Department is required to provide unemployment insurance claimants with the following information: (a) unemployment insurance is subject to federal income tax; (b) claimants may choose to have their... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6524 1995–96 |
Vehicle gross weightsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) a trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6427 1995–96 |
Unfinished nuclear enrgy facThe bill applies only to unfinished nuclear power projects that are not located on federal land. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6191 1995–96 |
Credit card in liquor storesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6363 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifictThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6415 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnLaid-off workers are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they left work under the following conditions: (a) their employer initiated a voluntary work force reduction program, which may include a special benefit... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6573 1995–96 |
UCC termination statementsA statutory process is established under UCC Article 9 to have invalid liens removed from a person's property. If a lender fails to file a termination statement as required, a debtor may petition a superior court to direct the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6649 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6698 1995–96 |
Watershed assessmnt & planA findings and intent section are provided regarding the state's interest in funding, supporting and facilitating basin assessments and the development of basin plans in a cooperative manner by all interests. 1. Basin assessments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6747 1995–96 |
Yakima Valley SchoolThe Yakima Valley School is maintained as a permanent nursing facility for the severely developmentally disabled. The facility's licensed capacity at 150 beds is established in statute. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5080 1995–96 |
Fraud/driver's license/identThe Legislature finds that there are many fraudulent transactions involving the use of documents that misrepresent the identity of the person. The most widely accepted form of identification is a driver's license. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |