Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Calvin Anderson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5818 1995–96 |
Death before retirement/beneThe spouse of a Teachers' Retirement System Plan I member receives an unreduced benefit if the member dies following a period of sick leave without having applied for a disability retirement, the member had been on sick leave... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 5002 1995–96 |
Assault of a nurseIt is a class C felony, rather than a gross misdemeanor, to commit a simple assault on the following persons while they are performing their official duties: a nurse; a health care provider who works for a hospital; an... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5124 1995–96 |
Marriage license applicatnsWarning language is added to the application for marriage license, to inform applicants regarding their legal rights in the state of Washington, and of the consequences of criminal acts of abuse. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5140 1995–96 |
Drug-free zonesPublicly-owned and publicly-operated civic centers designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled.... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5522 1995–96 |
Pro tem judges & crt commissEach district court is directed to designate one or more persons as judges pro tempore who will serve during the temporary absence, disqualification, incapacity of a district judge, or for excess caseload or special set cases. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5687 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5841 1995–96 |
Personnel system reformCIVIL SERVICE Contracting for Services . Beginning January 1, 1999, state agencies and institutions of higher education may contract for services provided by employees in classified service. The decision to contract out is not... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5218 1995–96 |
Watercraft excise taxThe clean and safe boating account is created. Beginning July 1, 1996, WET revenues in each fiscal year in excess of $9 million but not exceeding $10 million shall be deposited to the account. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| SB 5248 1995–96 |
Puget Sound license platesIn addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration and renewal of a motor vehicle, the holder of a Puget Sound license plate, which displays a phrase or symbol supporting efforts to protect Puget Sound,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 5911 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletThe Secretary of State must publish and mail to each individual place of residence in the state a pamphlet containing photographs and campaign statements of candidates who submit statements, or a statement and a photograph, as... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| SB 5004 1995–96 |
Washington park arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5007 1995–96 |
Toll roads and highwaysAgreements between a private entity and the department that involve a toll road or toll highway cannot be approved unless the toll facility is first approved by the voters of the legislative district or districts containing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5023 1995–96 |
Pistol safety trainingIn addition to the other requirements pertaining to purchase of a pistol, a firearms dealer may not deliver a pistol to a purchaser until the purchaser satisfactorily completes a training course, approved by the Department of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5090 1995–96 |
Publ-priv transptatn initiatThe statutory authorization for New Partners: Private Initiatives in Transportation (Chapter 47.46 RCW) is repealed. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5125 1995–96 |
Firearms/disposal by WSPAuthorizes the state patrol to determine the manner of disposal of firearms in its possession. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5138 1995–96 |
Tolls/voter approvalLegislative intent is expanded and expresses the need for a public vote on proposed projects that charge user fees or tolls in order to enhance public support and confidence in the Public-Private Initiatives program and to... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5194 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water qualty autThe sunset provisions relating to the Authority are repealed and a new sunset date of June 30, 2002 is adopted. The requirement that appointed members be selected from each congressional district around the Sound is replaced... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5210 1995–96 |
Unfair labor practicesIt is an unfair labor practice for a public employer or a bargaining representative to discipline a public employee because of activities related to a labor dispute, other than criminal activities, which were authorized by the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5211 1995–96 |
Locl gov/fedrl & privt fundsCounties, cities, towns and public corporations are authorized to engage in federally guaranteed "conduit financings". More specifically, these entities may: * issue federally guaranteed notes under Section 108 of the Housing... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5216 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accProvisions dealing with the terms and conditions of State Parks' purchase of certain trust lands are modified. The Department of Natural Resources and State Parks are granted general authority to negotiate these sales at fair... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5217 1995–96 |
Personal flotation devicesChildren nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5224 1995–96 |
Precinct committee officersAuthorizes counties of five hundred thousand or more in precincts having more than five hundred registered voters to establish a second precinct committee position for each such precinct. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5225 1995–96 |
Oaths of office filingRequires the oath of office to be documented in writing and a copy of the document filed with the office issuing the certificate of election. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |