Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dale Foreman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1817 1995–96 |
Taxes for health care servicDeletes 1995 tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol allocable to the health services account. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1986 1995–96 |
Growth managementMakes technical revisions to growth management provisions. Applies retroactively to July 1, 1990. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2059 1995–96 |
Criminal justice agreementsAuthorizes the expenditure of funds provided by RCW 82.14.340 for such criminal justice purposes of mutual benefit as the construction, improvement, and expansion of jails, court facilities, and juvenile justice facilities. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2098 1995–96 |
Terrorist actsRequires the death penalty for a person convicted of a terrorist act resulting in the death of an innocent person. Requires expedited sentence reviews, appeals, or collateral attacks arising from a conviction of a terrorist act. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2113 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesRequires a minimum of two public hearings before the establishment or relocation of a juvenile detention or group home facility. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1769 1995–96 |
Insurance businesses/B&O taxThe B&O tax rate for insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors is reduced from 1.15 percent to 0.57 percent. This rate is made up of a permanent rate of 0.55 percent plus the 4.5 percent surtax which expires July 1, 1997. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1009 1995–96 |
Pesticide registratn commissA Commission on Pesticide Registration is created. It provides guidance to WSU's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Laboratory in the area of pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and regarding the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1123 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1495 1995–96 |
Tmbr excse tax small hrvstrThe definition of small harvester is changed to one whose harvests do not exceed 2 million board feet in a calendar year. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 2057 1995–96 |
Judicial retirement eligbltyA judge who is appointed to a position as a federal judge or federal magistrate is permitted to qualify for a partial retirement allowance if the judge has 12 years of experience. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 2067 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org/proprty tx exmProperty being constructed or remodeled for use by a nonprofit artistic, scientific, historical, literary, musical, dance, dramatic, or educational organization is exempt from property tax. To be eligible for the exemption the... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe 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... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1163 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionA leasehold excise tax exemption is provided to nonprofit, nonsectarian organizations providing character-building, benevolent, protective, or rehabilitative social services directed at persons of all ages. The exemption... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 2060 1995–96 |
Governor's budget documentThe Governor is authorized to submit the budget document in written or electronic form, or both. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |