Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2120 1995–96 |
Publ officials/membrshp duesProhibits use of public funds to pay dues to professional organizations for certain public officials. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2121 1995–96 |
Smoking on school propertyRequires that students and school personnel be notified of the prohibition, that signs be posted, that sanctions be applied, and that school district personnel enforce the prohibition against the use of tobacco products on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2122 1995–96 |
Juv rehabilitation administrTransfers all powers, duties, and functions of the department of social and health services pertaining to juvenile rehabilitation to the department of corrections. Creates a joint committee on juvenile rehabilitation standards. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2123 1995–96 |
Persistent offendersIncludes persons with two violent sex offenses in the definition of "persistent offender" and forbidding department of corrections sex offender treatment or counseling services to persistent offenders. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2124 1995–96 |
Tax equity & fair competitnCreates the tax equity and fairness in competition task force to develop strategies for ensuring the collection of taxes from the retail sale by Indian tribes of certain products and services to nontribal members on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2154 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnRevises provisions providing for distribution of revenues related to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2165 1995–96 |
Prison inmate chain gangsDirects the secretary to develop a class III correctional industries program that requires nonviolent inmates of an institution to perform hard labor which is suited to the inmate's age, gender, physical and mental condition,... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2170 1995–96 |
Navigable waters/beds&banksDirects the governor, attorney general, and other constitutional officers to assert and defend the state's ownership of and jurisdiction over the beds and banks of navigable waters, all soils under the beds and banks, and all... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2183 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2246 1995–96 |
Academic-based education actRevises curriculum requirements. Establishes requirements and procedures for grade-level exit examinations. Revises the provisions relating to the Washington commission on academic learning. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2252 1995–96 |
US historical document studyProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | 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 1317 1995–96 |
Transprt systems & faciltiesThe legislative intent section of the public-private initiatives law is amended to clarify the terms and parameters of the agreements negotiated under the program. The agreements do not bestow on private entities an immediate... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1908 1995–96 |
Long-term careNURSING HOME CENSUS REDUCTION - The Department of Social and Health Services is required to assist 1,600 nursing home eligible individuals obtain other types of care. The department is required to provide an assessment of all... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 1st 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 1110 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsThe committee striking amendment requires that the Department of Natural Resources consult with the Senate and House Natural Resources Committees prior to entering into any agreement concerning the federal Endangered Species... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · 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 1178 1995–96 |
Farms/industrial insuranceThe exclusion from industrial insurance coverage of children under age 18 who are employed by their parents on the family farm is deleted. Parents employing a child under age 21 may opt out of mandatory industrial insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1270 1995–96 |
Tree harvesters/drivrs licenFarmers who haul Christmas trees and wood products from their own private tree farms need not obtain a commercial driver's license. Their vehicles must not exceed 40,000 pounds licensed gross vehicle weight. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 393, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1677 1995–96 |
School real estate purchasesSchool districts are required to have a market value appraisal of real property prior to buying real property. The appraisal must be conducted by a professionally designated real estate appraiser selected by the district's... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1130 1995–96 |
Locomotive whistlesCities and counties are authorized to enact ordinances limiting train whistles at crossings equipped with "supplemental safety measures," as defined in federal law. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 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 1195 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity does not: (1) interfere with the normal public use of the water; (2) have any significant adverse environmental... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1112 1995–96 |
General administn dept fundsTwo changes are made in the funding structure of the Department of General Administration. First, a technical change is made to designate pass-through funds associated with commercial insurance purchases in the risk management... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |