Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1395 1995–96 |
High occupancy vehicle lanesIncreases the authorized general obligation bond from one hundred million dollars to one hundred sixty million dollars for HOV lane projects. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1441 1995–96 |
Roadside rest areas/disabledPermits a disabled person to be accompanied in the restroom by his or her attendant, who may be a person of the opposite gender. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1454 1995–96 |
Pharmaceutical price discrimProhibits price discrimination for any drugs that are sold for delivery to a wholesaler, wholesaler facility, purchaser, purchaser facility, or consumers located in the state. Establishes penalties for violations of the act. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1494 1995–96 |
Valuing vehicles for MVETRevises RCW 82.44.041 relating to the valuation of vehicles for the purpose of determining the motor vehicle excise tax. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1510 1995–96 |
Oil spill prevntn & responseThe abolition of the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) and the transfer of its powers, duties and functions to the Department of Ecology (DOE) is effective January 1, 1996, following submittal of a plan for the consolidation by... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1693 1995–96 |
Highway access standardsIf cities or towns fail to adopt and enforce standards for access permitting by December 31, 1997, or if they choose to delegate that responsibility to the DOT, the department shall assume such responsibilities. Cities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1735 1995–96 |
Fire truck weight limitRevises RCW 46.44.091 to increase weight limits for fire trucks. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1817 1995–96 |
Taxes for health care servicDeletes 1995 tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol allocable to the health services account. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1881 1995–96 |
Legisltrs/personl serv contrProhibits legislators from entering into personal service contracts to render personal services to the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | 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 1933 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle fund distribtnRevises RCW 46.68.110 to reduce the monthly deduction from two to one percent for deposit in the city hardship assistance program. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1986 1995–96 |
Growth managementMakes technical revisions to growth management provisions. Applies retroactively to July 1, 1990. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2021 1995–96 |
Fisheries managementProhibits fishing for salmon and steelhead in all terminal areas except where it is specifically opened by the fish and wildlife commission. Includes the Indian commercial and subsistence fisheries, both on and off Indian reservations. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2073 1995–96 |
Transp diversions & exemptnsRevises RCW 82.38.080 relating to transportation diversions and exemptions. Repeals RCW 82.36.275. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2103 1995–96 |
High capacity transportationRevises RCW 81.104.140 to prohibit a vote within the boundaries of a regional transit authority to authorize imposition of dedicated funding sources prior to February 1, 1996. Prohibits a regional transit authority from... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | 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 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1093 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe Department of General Administration is given the authority to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) bid solicitation process if the purchasing director makes a written determination that the invitation for bid (IFB) process... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 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 1017 1995–96 |
Emergency managementAdministration of the state's comprehensive emergency management program is transferred from the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) to the Military Department. All powers and duties, personnel and... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, 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 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |