Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marlin Appelwick
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1900 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1901 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1907 1995–96 |
Abusive parents/child contctA parent's residential time with the child shall be limited but not necessarily completely denied if the parent has been convicted as an adult of a sex offense. Existing rules regarding limitations apply. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1932 1995–96 |
Telecommunications servicesPUDs serving counties with populations of at least 500,000 are prohibited from imposing less favorable terms and conditions for use of a utility pole, or a right of way, on one telecommunications company than the terms and... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1966 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefSpecifies conditions to be met to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes. Designates a formula for computing the reduction and sets a maximum allowable reduction. Creates a property tax reduction fund. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1976 1995–96 |
Domed multipurpose stadiumsAuthorizes a three percent admissions tax on events in county-owned stadiums with a seating capacity of over forty-five thousand. Requires the revenues to be used only for repairs, maintenance, and improvements of the stadium.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1977 1995–96 |
Telecomm/cable service theftCurrent statutes are amended to expand theft and unlawful sale of cable to include theft and unlawful sale of all subscription video services. New provisions are added dealing with theft of telecommunications services, and... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2000 1995–96 |
Sports stadiumsAuthorizes counties with a population of one million or more to impose an admissions tax of five percent on admission charges for designated places and events. Authorizes the county to impose a sales and use tax on retail car... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | 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 2104 1995–96 |
Materials harmful to minorsProhibits the display of any matter or live performance that is harmful to minors for the purpose of sexual contact or gratification of the perpetrator or a third party. Makes a violation a class B felony offense. Repeals... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | 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 2149 1995–96 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting increases to two percent per year until ownership changes, and limiting the tax on owner-occupied... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2185 1995–96 |
Sentencing guidelines commsnIncreases the membership of the commission from sixteen to seventeen to add the proposed new member. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2115 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium financingState and local financing is provided for a baseball stadium with natural turf and a retractable roof, to be constructed in the largest city in a county with a population of one million or more. Based on current population... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1995, 3rd Special Session |
Oct 17, 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 1014 1995–96 |
Commun,trade & econ dev deptVarious obsolete references in the Revised Code of Washington are removed or corrected. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1722 1995–96 |
UTC hearingsThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the requirement that adjudicative hearings conducted by the commission be presided over by an administrative law judge appointed by the Office of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1471 1995–96 |
Homeowners' associationsA new chapter is created governing the formation and administration of homeowners' associations. A "homeowners' association" is a corporation, each member of which is an owner of residential real property located within the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1680 1995–96 |
Court fines/interest distribCourts of limited jurisdiction are granted the authority to collect interest on unpaid penalties, fines, bail forfeitures, fees, and costs at a rate of 12 percent per annum. Such interest may begin to accrue when a case enters... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1692 1995–96 |
Clerks' feesProvisions of the code concerning fees collected by the clerk of the superior court are restructured under the following format: (1) a section is created which specifies the fees that are divided between the county, the state... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 292, 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 |