Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2199 1995–96 |
Water rightsThe department is required to issue a water right permit by June 30, 1997 to certain persons in any basin with 250 or more pending applications for permits to authorize uses commenced prior to 1993 and in which there is no... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2200 1995–96 |
Watershed plan/water resourcIn general, the county with the greatest population residing within a WRIA is the lead agency for local water resource planning in the WRIA. Such planning is not required; the lead county may choose to initiate the planning process. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2201 1995–96 |
Water transfers & changesInterdistrict Changes . When there is a request for a transfer of a water right from one district to another, the districts must concur that, in addition to existing criteria, that the proposed transfer does not adversely... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2202 1995–96 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnA specific process is created by which the Department of Ecology must determine if there is enough water in Lake Washington to allow single-family residents that live along the lake to use lake water to irrigate their lawns... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2203 1995–96 |
Hydraulic continuity critriaRules are established by statute for determining whether pumping ground water from a well is likely to cause substantial interference with surface water. If the water comes from a confined aquifer (i.e. under hydrostatic... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2212 1995–96 |
Sales tax on servicesThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to services is repealed. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2223 1995–96 |
Private property protectionProcedural requirements to adopt land use legislation. New procedural requirements are established for local governments to adopt land use legislation, other than emergency situations requiring the imposition of moratoria, or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2224 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2239 1995–96 |
Background checksThe secretary is required to conduct background investigations of relatives receiving care of a dependent child no later than 24 hours after placement of the child with the relative, or 24 hours following the weekend or... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2264 1995–96 |
School district censorshipSchool district boards of directors must not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records relating to the founding of the United States or the State of Washington because they contain religious references. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2266 1995–96 |
Child support collectionA court or the Office of Support Enforcement must not issue an order of payroll deduction or mandatory wage assignment for the enforcement of a child support obligation if the obligor has a history of timely payment of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2350 1995–96 |
Pistol purchase recordsThe authority of DOL to maintain records of applications to purchase pistols and of pistol sales and transfers is removed. Dealers are no longer required to send copies of the records of such transactions to DOL. Copies must... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2370 1995–96 |
Growth management planningAny county with a population of less than 75,000 may adopt a resolution removing the county, and the cities in the county, from the requirement to plan under all the requirements of the Growth Management Act, if the resolution... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2375 1995–96 |
Water resources appropriatnsThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from withdrawing Columbia or Snake River waters from further | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2424 1995–96 |
Fermented apple ciderIn lieu of the base tax on table wine, cider is to be taxed at the base rate of 3.59 cents/liter. The "cider" taxed in this manner contains not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 7 percent of alcohol by volume and is made... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2442 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsbltParents' Right to Notice When Their Child Obtains Outpatient or Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment Treatment providers must provide notice to a minor's parents when the child obtains outpatient or inpatient treatment for drug... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2449 1995–96 |
Water resource managementAn eight-member Joint Select Committee on Water Resources is created and is composed of two members from each political party caucus in both houses. A Senator and a member of the House are elected by the committee membership... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2507 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe sex offender registration requirements are extended to include the gross misdemeanor crime of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree. For this crime, the offender must remain registered for ten years following... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2621 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2701 1995–96 |
Water rights adjudicationReferees appointed by the court, rather than the Department of Ecology, are responsible for conducting certain water rights proceedings. The referee may not be an employee of any party to the proceeding. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2707 1995–96 |
School safetyFindings The Legislature finds that students and staff need to be safe at school and makes various findings about measures to enhance school security. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2743 1995–96 |
Health care practitnr licensDifferent continuing education requirements may be established by the disciplinary authority for retired active license holders who provide only uncompensated community services. The disciplinary authority is also authorized... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2817 1995–96 |
Land use fees and costsThe authority of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals to award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing or substantially prevailing party in appeals of disputes involving development permits, land use... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |