Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jean Silver
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2447 1995–96 |
B & O tax exemptionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 3, 1997 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2604 1995–96 |
Registered vehicle ownr listThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is permitted to furnish lists of the registered owners of motor vehicles electronically to commercial parking companies. If a registered owner list is used by a commercial parking company for... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2708 1995–96 |
Warehouse tax studyThe Department of Revenue is required to study the impact of warehouse and distribution activity on the Washington economy. The department is required to form an advisory study committee that will present a final report to the... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2484 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers os expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. An exemption from sales and use tax is... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2762 1995–96 |
Comm & tech coll forest resvA new section is added to statute directing the management of the community and technical college forest reserve land base. The land base is forever removed from sale; however, timber and other products may be sold or the land... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2849 1995–96 |
Nursing home administratorsAdministrators of nursing homes that specifically provide care and healing for its residents through prayer and spiritual means are no longer required to be certified by the church or denomination. The limited license is only... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2909 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, or its designee, develops and implements a process to identify programs that have been proven to be effective, using valid research, in teaching elementary students to read. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2657 1995–96 |
Public works project definedSolid waste facilities, including recycling facilities, are added to the list of projects eligible to receive funding from the public works assistance account. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2758 1995–96 |
State fiscal conditionsThe Economic Climate Council is established. The Economic Climate Council is to select no more than 10 benchmarks that characterize the competitive environment of the state. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2856 1995–96 |
Child, youth, family ombudsmThe office of Family and Children's Ombudsman is established in the office of the Governor. The purpose of the ombudsman is to promote public awareness of services, identify system issues to be acted on and to monitor and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2459 1995–96 |
Truck weight/tire factorsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) A trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2518 1995–96 |
School/playground zone speedTraffic fines are doubled for persons guilty of speeding in school or playground zones. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2789 1995–96 |
Small business reportingThe tax exemption threshold for the public utility tax is increased from $6,000 to $24,000 per year. The threshold for filing tax returns is increased from $12,000 to $24,000 per year. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2755 1995–96 |
Economic developmentGovernor-appointed members of the CERB that miss more than 50 percent of the scheduled meetings may be replaced by the Governor. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1052 1995–96 |
Nonappropriated funds reviewSHB 1052 creates a task force on fiscal policy to examine the revenues to and the expenditures from all nonappropriated funds. The task force is directed to explore the fee and charge-setting policies of agencies generating... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1100 1995–96 |
Juven driver's license suspnIf the Department of Licensing takes any action under Title 46 to suspend, revoke, restrict, or condition the driver's license of an unemancipated person under 18 years of age, the department is required to mail a notice of... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1877 1995–96 |
Student educational servicesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for students enrolled in the school district, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2016 1995–96 |
Higher ed authorzng contrctsUnder certain conditions, the Higher Education Coordinating Board may contract with independent colleges and universities to provide instructional programs. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |