Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1123 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 350, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, 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 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 1305 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/nonurbn areaUrban Growth Areas . An urban growth area may include territory that is located outside of a city: (1) whether or not the urban growth area includes a city; or (2) is a designated fully contained community. Each urban growth... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 400, 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 1495 1995–96 |
Tmbr excse tax small hrvstrThe definition of small harvester is changed to one whose harvests do not exceed 2 million board feet in a calendar year. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1088 1995–96 |
Sex offense/definitionThe definition of sex offense under the Sentencing Reform Act is clarified to apply only to offenses which are felonies. For purposes of sex offender registration, the definition of sex offense includes a felony or misdemeanor... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 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 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 1060 1995–96 |
Liquor licensesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to designate a staff member to approve uncontested or unopposed liquor licenses. The procedure for transferring a liquor license to a new owner of an establishment is modified to resemble... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, 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 |
| HB 1425 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1053 1995–96 |
Wood stove use limitationsThe provisions of existing law authorizing a single stage burn ban are deleted. The provisions authorizing a geographical limitation on the use of noncertified stoves are limited to the sole purpose of a contingency measure to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1058 1995–96 |
Liquor vendors' appealsLiquor vendors who are appointed by the Liquor Control Board to sell liquor in communities where no state liquor store exists are no longer subject to the state civil service system and the rules of the state Personnel Resources Board. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1067 1995–96 |
Property tax/hardwood treesShort-rotation hardwoods are exempt from the timber excise tax and subject to property tax. Short-rotation hardwoods are hardwood trees, such as hybrid cottonwoods, cultivated by agricultural methods in growing cycles shorter... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1362 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe crim jurisThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1059 1995–96 |
Liquor act enforcementOnce a month, an individual of lawful drinking age may bring up to two liters of spirits or wine or a case of beer into this state from another state without paying the liquor tax and markup. The liquor must be for personal or... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |