Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1157 1995–96 |
For hire vehicles/taxationThe requirement that interstate and foreign commerce carriers obtain a one-transit permit or have the first use be an interstate or foreign haul in order to receive the retail sales and use tax exemption on motor vehicles or... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1041 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes assciatnsA statewide trade association representing manufactured home dealers is expressly authorized to use a manufactured home as a place of business if it complies with all other applicable building code, zoning and other land-use... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2699 1993–94 |
Youthbuild violence preventnThe Washington Youthbuild Program is created in the Employment Security Department. The purpose of the program is to provide basic education skills to disadvantaged youth while they work on projects that result in the... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2326 1993–94 |
Gasohol tax exemptionThe fuel tax exemption and credit for alcohol used as motor vehicle fuel is repealed. From May 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995, increased gas tax revenue resulting from the repeal is placed in the newly created gasohol exemption... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2665 1993–94 |
Low-density light/power busnLight and power businesses with fewer than 17 customers per mile and with retail power rates greater than the state average may deduct from taxable gross receipts a portion of wholesale power costs. The deduction is the... | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2737 1993–94 |
Econ devel finance authorityThe Washington Economic Development Finance Authority is authorized to develop and conduct a pilot program or programs to provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for the project costs of not more than five economic... | Jesse Wineberry (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2760 1993–94 |
Transit systems/tax equalizaEffective with distributions to transit districts on January 1, 1996, sales and use tax equalization payments are made to transit agencies that collected less than 80 percent of the state per capita average in transit sales... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2664 1993–94 |
Distressed area investmentsFor projects approved after July 1, 1994, all sales and use taxes are forgiven. The program's sunset date is extended to July 1, 2004. | James Springer (D-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 2512 1993–94 |
Sexually aggressive youthThe definition of a sexually aggressive youth is expanded to include youth in the care and custody of federally-recognized Native American tribes or the subject of a child welfare proceeding before a tribal court. | June Leonard (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2618 1993–94 |
Ferry water routes/highwaysWashington State ferry water routes are added to the state highway system. A provision is added to clarify that a current statute providing for a rebate of motor vehicle fuel tax and license fees to island counties that have... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2865 1993–94 |
Personal financial informatnFinancial and commercial information submitted by any person or business in order to apply for economic development loans or program services provided by a local agency is exempt from public inspection and copying under the... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2275 1993–94 |
Mortgage/rental assistanceThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is authorized to make grants to local organizations. The local organizations are authorized to establish a revolving grant and loan fund to receive repayments of... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2369 1993–94 |
Cities/commission plan elctnCity commissioners are elected to staggered terms of office. The staggering occurs at the next general election when commissioners are elected occurring in 1995 or 1997, when all three commissioners positions are filed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2151 1993–94 |
HIV test results disclosureUpon request of the victim, disclosure of test results to victims of sexual offenses shall be made if the result is negative or positive. The county prosecuting attorney shall notify the victim of the right to such disclosure. | Linda Johnson (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2197 1993–94 |
Victim/witness notificationThe Department of Corrections must retain, for a minimum of two years following an inmate's release, two types of documents: (1) a signed request by an individual to be included in the notification program; and (2) a receipt... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2198 1993–94 |
Jvnle sex offndr schl attndAfter release or parole, a juvenile sex offender may not attend a public elementary, middle or high school attended by his or her victim. Transportation and other costs related to the offender's change in schools must be paid... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2419 1993–94 |
Law enforcement medal/honorA State Law Enforcement Medal of Honor is established. The bronze medal is to be awarded by the Governor to any law enforcement officer who has been seriously injured or killed in the line of duty or who has been distinguished... | Moyne Riley (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2582 1993–94 |
Leasehold excise taxesAppeal rights are clarified for lessees and sublessees if the Department of Revenue establishes a market value rent for the leasehold excise tax. A lessee or sublessee, in the case where the sublessee is responsible for paying... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2159 1993–94 |
Skokomish tribal landsThe Skokomish Tribe is added to the list of tribes which may request that the Governor retrocede criminal jurisdiction previously acquired by the state. The Governor is authorized to retrocede criminal jurisdiction over the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 21, 1994 |