Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Irv Newhouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5761 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationSeeks to protect the citizens who purchase construction services and the economic welfare of contractors by providing swift and meaningful remedies for those failing to register as required by chapter 18.27 RCW. Requires the... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5772 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp disqualifctnUnemployment insurance claimants that are discharged for a felony or gross misdemeanor connected with their work are denied UI benefits. In addition, all hourly wage credits based on that employer is cancelled. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5773 1995–96 |
Workers' comp awards chargesThe Department of Labor and Industries is authorized to deduct from an individual's worker compensation benefits any overpayments he or she received from the unemployment insurance program. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5774 1995–96 |
Employmnt secur data sharingThe department may share confidential information when it contracts with public entities to carry out department operations. Public contractees are subject to confidentiality requirements. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5790 1995–96 |
Wine and wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5796 1995–96 |
Publ hospital dist/self-insuIncludes public hospital districts as authorized self-insurers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5829 1995–96 |
Gambling taxesLocal governments are authorized to impose a tax of up to 10 percent on the net proceeds generated by punchboards and pulltabs. Net proceeds are determined by subtracting from the gross receipts the cost of prizes paid out. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5851 1995–96 |
Water marketingFacilitates the development of a viable commodity market for water rights, encourages voluntary water market transfers, and removes existing administrative, legal, and economic barriers to the voluntary alienation of water... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5892 1995–96 |
Water-efficient irrigationProvides incentives for water-efficient irrigation systems. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5917 1995–96 |
Unemploymnt comp contribtnsThe method of determining the state's unemployment insurance tax schedule is modified as follows: AA Schedule : The tax schedule AA is maintained in effect for calendar year 1995. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5940 1995–96 |
Direct mail advertising/taxThe use tax is imposed on an in-state retailer for advertising materials printed outside the state and mailed directly to Washington residents at the direction of the retailer to promote the sale of products or services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5945 1995–96 |
Agricultural trade showcase$200,000 is appropriated for the two-year period commencing July 1, 1995 to Yakima County for funding the activities of the Agricultural Trade Showcase in Yakima. One half of the money, $50,000 per year, must be utilized to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5978 1995–96 |
Construction industry emplymInjured workers or their beneficiaries may not seek third-party damages against nonemployer owners, developers, general or prime contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors, design professionals, or construction managers for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5106 1995–96 |
Grizzly bear managementThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot transport or introduce in the state grizzly bears that are not native to the state of Washington. The department must protect grizzly bears and develop management programs that... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5315 1995–96 |
Agriculture and marketingMilk and Milk Products . The current $0.0054 per hundredweight assessment on milk is extended to June 30, 2000. The director's authority is expanded to allow for the revocation of the license or to degrade a product of a milk... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5616 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsThe Legislature declares that the goal of the state of Washington is to preserve and restore the natural resources of the state, in particular fish and wildlife, and to improve their habitat. It is the intent of the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5751 1995–96 |
Liquor consumptionIt is a civil infraction for a person apparently under the influence of liquor to purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the Liquor Control Board. The fine for violating the statute is established at not less... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5770 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur claimmantsIf an unemployed worker fits the profile of workers likely to exhaust regular benefits, the individual must participate in reemployment services in order to receive benefits. This requirement does not apply if the individual... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5119 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1995 |
May 12, 1995 |
| SB 5606 1995–96 |
Reclaimed water useThe findings statements of the 1992 legislation are expanded to further discuss the uses of reclaimed water, including uses made in other states. The Legislature declares that reclaimed water use is not inconsistent with the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |