Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Rosa Franklin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5387 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housing taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multiple-unit housing in urban areas is established. The exemption is good for ten years from the issuance of a tax exemption certificate. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 375, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5885 1995–96 |
Services to familiesThe current family preservation services are renamed "intensive family preservation services." A new class of services called "family preservation services" is created which may be delivered in the home or in the community. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 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 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, 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 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5084 1995–96 |
Commute trip reductionThe Director of the Department of General Administration may unilaterally establish equitable and consistent parking fees, which must be deposited into the state vehicle parking account, previously named the capitol vehicle... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5397 1995–96 |
Asbestos certificationIn accordance with federal mandate, inspectors conducting "Good Faith Survey" inspections of construction projects, are required to have federally-recognized accreditation. Certified contractors and supervisors are required... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5308 1995–96 |
Health professional examintnBoards and/or examining committees for the following professions are able to use national or regional exams: chiropractic, dispensing optician, optometry, dental hygiene, Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy assistants), physical... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5399 1995–96 |
Workers' comp actionsAny settlement proceeds from another jurisdiction are used to offset workers' compensation award payments to claimants in Washington. The department no longer makes retroactive adjustments to an employer's experience rating... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5402 1995–96 |
Workers' comp penaltiesThe department is given 180 days to issue an assessment against a former employer and mail a copy of the assessment to the successor. The statutory language pertaining to misrepresentation of payroll is modified to proscribe... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5398 1995–96 |
Expert witness contractsContracts for the employment of expert witnesses for the purposes of litigation retain their exemption from compliance with the requirements for personal service contracts. The filing requirements for emergency contracts are removed. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, 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 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5278 1995–96 |
Self defense/awardsThe statute requiring the state to pay the legal expenses of a defendant found not guilty by reason of self-defense is amended. Notwithstanding a finding of self-defense, the court may deny or reduce the amount of expenses... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5463 1995–96 |
Alcohol servers permitsA mandatory alcohol server training program is established. Effective July 1, 1996, individuals participating in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption must complete a class 12 or 13 alcohol... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5520 1995–96 |
Placement of childrenA permanency plan may include independent living, if the child is 16 years or older. The plan must identify the services to be provided for the child's successful transition from foster care to independent living. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5688 1995–96 |
Fetal alcohol syndromeAn intent section is created in which the Legislature finds that because fetal alcohol exposure is among the leading causes of mental retardation in our state, and because individuals with undiagnosed FAS suffer substantially... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |