Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Calvin Anderson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5923 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionProvides tax exemptions for blood banks. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5944 1995–96 |
Firearms/municipal officesRevises RCW 9.41.300 to provide for regulation of firearms in municipal offices and meeting areas. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5971 1995–96 |
Assault weaponsMakes a violation of the ban on assault weapons a class C felony. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5972 1995–96 |
Firearms/state preemptionRevises RCW 9.41.290 to delete the total preemption of firearms regulation by the state | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6021 1995–96 |
Drugs/health care authorityRequires health care entities to keep readily available a suitable record of drugs, which shall preserve for a period of not less than two years the record of every drug used at such health care entity. Requires health care... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6056 1995–96 |
International trade educatnCreates the international trade education consortium to be comprised of those community colleges that choose to be involved. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5555 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationMassage services are removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 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. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5162 1995–96 |
Vietnam vet tuition exemptnPublic baccalaureate institutions and community colleges may exempt eligible Vietnam veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after October 1, 1977. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| SB 5141 1995–96 |
Alcohol or drug offensesThe blood or breath alcohol concentration at which a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of liquor or drugs is lowered from .10 to .08. A person convicted of DUI will be punished by imprisonment for one day... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 332, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5544 1995–96 |
Shoreline/oil & gas explortnThe July 1, 1995, date is removed from the policy statement so that the moratorium concerning leasing of Washington's tidal or submerged lands will be permanent. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5597 1995–96 |
Public records copyingUnless it creates an undue burden, state and local agencies are required to produce and make available a statement of the actual per page costs and other costs that it charges for providing photocopies of public records. This... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5386 1995–96 |
Basic health planA goal for BHP enrollment is established at 500,000 lives; 250,000 adults and 250,000 children through expanded medical assistance services (Medicaid). Hospitals, rural health care facilities and community health centers may... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| SB 5219 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceThe crime of stalking committed against a family or household member is included within the definition of domestic violence in the Domestic Violence Protection Act. No fees for filing or service of process may be charged to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 246, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5406 1995–96 |
Consumer credit interestThe expiration of the provision which removes the cap on interest rates is repealed. The interest rate cap on retail installment sales transactions is repealed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5780 1995–96 |
Viatical settlementsPersons or businesses involved in the process of buying the life insurance policy of a terminally ill person must be licensed by the commissioner. This includes those who offer or advertise the availability of viatical... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5214 1995–96 |
Children's statements/admissThe child victim hearsay statute is amended to admit testimony describing any act of physical abuse of the child by another that results in substantial bodily harm, as defined in the preliminary article of the Washington criminal code. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5401 1995–96 |
Injured workers/medicl benftThe final due date for the workers' compensation medical aid and health reform consolidation study is moved to January, 1997. The final due date for the pilot project report is moved to April 1997. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5410 1995–96 |
State arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5435 1995–96 |
Medicare policies limitatnsOn or after January 1, 1996, the maximum preexisting condition limitation is three months. On or after January 1, 1996, full transfer and portability among and between the Medicare supplemental policies with standardized... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5440 1995–96 |
Firearms on school propertyStudents carrying firearms on school grounds must be expelled for a period of one year. The federal definition of firearm is incorporated. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |