Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Silver
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1400 1995–96 |
Remedial or precollege classBy June 30, 1996, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must adopt common definitions of remedial and precollege material and course work. As it deliberates, the board consults with K-12 and higher education faculty,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1878 1995–96 |
Public real property salesExcept where deed restrictions or other restrictions preclude the sale of publicly owned real property, including trust lands, state agencies must inventory publicly owned property that is not in active or planned use and... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2072 1995–96 |
B & O tax ratesBusiness and occupation taxes are returned to pre-1993 levels as follows: Effective July 1, 1995: 1. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2512 1995–96 |
Goodwill taxationExempts the goodwill of a business from ad valorem taxation pursuant to RCW 84.36.070. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2514 1995–96 |
Information services departmMakes technical changes to provisions relating to the department of information services and the state information services board. Repeals RCW 43.131.353 and 43.131.354. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2525 1995–96 |
Traffic death offensesProvides that the following offenses may be prosecuted at any time after their commission: (1) Vehicular homicide; (2) vehicular assault if a death occurs; and (3) hit-and-run injury-accident if a death results. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2536 1995–96 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseMakes it unlawful to have sexual intercourse when a person knows or should know he or she is infected with a sexually transmitted disease, unless the other person has been informed of the presence of the disease. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2464 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsExpresses concern about commitments with the federal government pursuant to the federal endangered species act. Prohibits any commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2477 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt impact feesRepeals RCW 82.02.050, 82.02.060, 82.02,070, 82.02.080, 82.02.090, and 82.02.100. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2328 1995–96 |
Property tax growth limitRequires the levy for the state to be set so that the regular property taxes payable in the following year shall not exceed one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation, whichever is lower. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2332 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance increasProvides for a one-time adjustment on July 1, 1996, by adding one and three hundred sixty-six thousandths cents to the annual increase calculation provided under RCW 41.32.010(47) and 41.32.010 (40). Repeals RCW 41.04.275. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2344 1995–96 |
Radar evidenceAllows a court to take judicial notice of the reliability of the function of a radar speed measuring device if it has been approved by the national highway and traffic safety administration. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 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 2271 1995–96 |
Grass seed burningExpands governmental authority to regulate grass seed burning to protect human health. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 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 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1033 1995–96 |
Impact fees/property taxProvides that a portion of the assessed value of new construction and improvements to property shall be exempt from taxation for four assessment years. Provides that the exempt portion shall be an amount equal to the impact... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1085 1995–96 |
Unemp insur contributn ratesRevises provisions for the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1103 1995–96 |
Crown Hill elementary school$5,520,000 is appropriated from the state general fund for the current biennium to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the purpose of funding the Crown Hill Elementary School. Upon release of... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1109 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsAll inmates are required to pay a co-payment of no less than $3 each time they receive health care they have initiated. Co-payments are not required for emergency treatments, visits initiated by health care staff, or for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |