Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dale Foreman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1437 1995–96 |
Amateur radio repeater sitesAn amateur radio operator qualifies for a reduced rent of $100 per year per site if the operator does one of two things: (1) Registers and remains in good standing with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services and Amateur... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1125 1995–96 |
Dam safety inspectionsEcology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project that requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. Ecology may not require any federal licensee to submit to an inspection, submit... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1453 1995–96 |
Reserve officers' retirementCounties are included within the local governments whose reserve law enforcement officers are allowed to join only the pension benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension Fund, if that option is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 1471 1993–94 |
Crab fisheryLegislative findings are made that the commercial crab fishery in coastal waters is overcapitalized, and that it is in the best interest of the industry to reduce the number of fishers taking crab in coastal waters, and to... | Richard King (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2153 1993–94 |
Sexual harassment policyBy December 31, 1994, SPI is to develop criteria for use by school districts in developing sexual harassment policies. The criteria shall address grievance procedures, remedies, disciplinary actions and other subjects at the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2478 1993–94 |
Timber/log purchaser reportnBuyers of privately-owned timber in excess of 100,000 board feet are required to report the details of those transactions to the department. Buyers who fail to report are liable for a penalty of $250 for each failure to report. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2754 1993–94 |
Closed circuit TV/court procCourts may use closed circuit television or other electronic equipment to conduct procedural hearings, unless inconsistent with court rule. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2867 1993–94 |
Dams/state regulationThe Department of Ecology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project which requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. The Department of Ecology may not require any licensee of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2401 1993–94 |
Residential sharps wasteBeginning July 1, 1995, it is illegal to dispose of sharps waste or sharps waste containers into a solid waste container if a solid waste company offers collection service for sharps waste containers. It is also illegal to... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2480 1993–94 |
Fish products manufacturersAn exemption from the manufacturing tax is provided when fish are gutted, and heads, tails and fins are removed. The wholesaling or retailing tax continues to apply when the fish is sold in Washington. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 167, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2646 1993–94 |
Apiary regulationThe apiary inspection program is renamed the industry apiary program. A fee is established on the use of bee pollination services by growers of agricultural crops. | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2235 1993–94 |
Periodicals/magazines B&O txThe B&O tax rate for publishers of periodicals or magazines is reduced from 2.13 percent to 0.515 percent. "Periodical or magazine" is defined as a printed publication, other than a newspaper, issued regularly at stated... | Barbara Cothern (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 112, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2275 1993–94 |
Mortgage/rental assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to make grants to local organizations. The local organizations are authorized to establish a revolving grant and loan fund to receive repayments of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2302 1993–94 |
Irrigation district propertyThere is created separate procedures for the sale or lease of personal property and real property owned by irrigation districts. A provision of law is repealed which states that the procedures established by statute for... | Margaret Rayburn (D-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2369 1993–94 |
Cities/commission plan elctnCity commissioners are elected to staggered terms of office. The staggering occurs at the next general election when commissioners are elected occurring in 1995 or 1997, when all three commissioners positions are filed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2477 1993–94 |
Property tax administrationA nonprofit organization, association, or corporation receiving a property tax exemption must file a renewal declaration each year with a fee of $8.75. A county board of equalization may waive the filing deadline for an appeal... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2479 1993–94 |
Excise/property tax statutesOut-of-date language is corrected in several tax statutes. For example, "board of county commissioners" is replaced by "county legislative authority," and "State Board of Equalization" is replaced by "Department of Revenue."... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |