Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5220 1995–96 |
Art work expendituresDeletes the requirement that a portion of appropriations for capital expenditures be set aside for the acquisitions of works of art. Repeals RCW 28A.335.210, 28B.10.025, 28B.10.027, 43.17.200, 43.17.205, 43.17.210, and 43.19.455. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5221 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalHPA authority of the department is limited to construction or other work occurring at or below the mean higher high water line in salt water and the ordinary high water line in fresh water. Approvals may not be denied or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5224 1995–96 |
Precinct committee officersAuthorizes counties of five hundred thousand or more in precincts having more than five hundred registered voters to establish a second precinct committee position for each such precinct. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5225 1995–96 |
Oaths of office filingRequires the oath of office to be documented in writing and a copy of the document filed with the office issuing the certificate of election. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5226 1995–96 |
Mail-only-ballot electionsThe county election canvassing board must convene and certify election results no later than the twentieth day after a spring special election conducted by mail-ballot-only. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5259 1995–96 |
Locomotive bells & whistlesCounties are authorized to enact ordinances banning train whistles at gated crossings located within urban areas. An "urban area" is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as an urban place having a population greater than 2,500. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5283 1995–96 |
Optometry board membershipProvides that, effective July 1, 1995, the composition of the optometry board will include three optometrists, one ophthalmologist, and one optician. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5284 1995–96 |
Optometry board dutiesRevises RCW 18.54.070 to delete the requirement that the board adopt rules and regulations to govern the practice of optometry. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5295 1995–96 |
Salaries for elected officlsIncreases the citizen membership from eight to nine. Provides for the replacement of a member who relinquishes the position by two or more unexcused absences. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5311 1995–96 |
Indigents cost of counselA determination of indigency is made for persons wishing the appointment of counsel in misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases. The entity charged with determining indigency is the legislative authority. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5320 1995–96 |
Intruders/use of forceAn occupant of a dwelling may use any amount of force within the dwelling, including deadly force, against a person who unlawfully enters the dwelling, if the occupant has reason to believe: 1) that the intruder has committed,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5338 1995–96 |
Lottery revenues/school consRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are to be deposited into the common school construction fund. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5346 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/school constDeclares that chapter 39.12 RCW does not apply to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5376 1995–96 |
Property tax relief/retiredPayments for prescription drugs are deducted in determining disposable income. | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5379 1995–96 |
Restitution ordersThe court determines the amount of restitution at the sentencing hearing within 180 days. The court may continue the hearing beyond the 180 days for good cause. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5404 1995–96 |
Real estate brokers liensA commercial real estate broker has a lien on the real property being sold or leased for the amount of compensation due, provided that the right to payment is included in a written document signed by the owner, the buyer, or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5420 1995–96 |
Corporal punishment/schoolsAuthorizes school districts to adopt policies regarding corporal punishment in common schools. Repeals RCW 28A.150.300. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5467 1995–96 |
Supreme court sizeThe number of judges on the Supreme Court is reduced from nine to seven. Vacancies on the court are not filled until the number of judges is reduced to seven. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5468 1995–96 |
Golfing sweepstakesAuthorizes an auction in which persons bid on the players in the golfing contest, and the proceeds go to the highest bidder on the player or team that wins. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |