Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1898 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/privat carrierEstablishes a task force to develop proposed legislation to implement the act by January 1, 1996. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1925 1995–96 |
Growth management actA variety of changes are made to the Growth Management Act. 1. Development regulations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1940 1995–96 |
Wine sales to club membersAuthorizes the clubs to sell wine with the club's own private label to club members for consumption off the club premises. Limits the sale to three cases per year per member. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1942 1995–96 |
Driving under the influenceThe state's DUI law is amended both with respect to administrative actions and criminal prosecutions. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. Various changes are made regarding the administrative suspension or revocation of driving privileges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2052 1995–96 |
Driver's license renewalAuthorizes the department of licensing to contract with county auditors and subagents for renewal of drivers' licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2061 1995–96 |
Juvenile jurisdictionEstablishes requirements and procedures to transfer jurisdiction over juveniles age sixteen or over to adult court. | Jim Clements (R-14) | 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 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | 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 2184 1995–96 |
Arch & engineering servicesRequires the criteria to include professional competence for the type of services; technical merits of the offered services; financial capability of the applicant to perform the work; and the consideration to be paid by the... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2258 1995–96 |
Beer, liquor, cigarette taxAmends RCW 66.24.290, 82.08.150, and 82.24.020 to eliminate the increases in the taxes. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | 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 2076 1995–96 |
Drivers' license feesAs of July 1, 1995, the entire $14 driver's license fee shall be deposited in the highway safety fund. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 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 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 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 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1434 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procdresThe maximum amount of a contract for purchases that may be awarded from a vendor list through a uniform process by a public utility district is increased from $15,000 to $35,000. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1810 1995–96 |
Hazardous substance cleanupA policy advisory committee is created to review the policies, procedures and practices of the department in implementing the Model Toxics Control Act. The review includes cleanup standards, the cleanup process, funding,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2063 1995–96 |
Public works assistance progIn order to accelerate project completion, the Public Works Board may make loans for preconstruction activities on public works projects before legislative approval of the construction phase. Preconstruction activities are... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1140 1995–96 |
Criminal history/sentencingOffenses may not wash out if the defendant commits any gross misdemeanor or felony crime that results in a conviction during the period specified. A federal felony that does not have a clearly comparable Washington offense, or... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |