Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Barry Sehlin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2044 1995–96 |
Electrical inspectionsGives to counties the same authority to perform electrical inspections as cities currently exercise. Directs the counties to consider employing the trained persons currently employed by the department of labor and industries. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2099 1995–96 |
School construction fundingAppropriates two hundred ten million dollars from the general fund to the common school construction fund. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2193 1995–96 |
PERS I separationRevises RCW 41.40.150 relating to public employees' retirement system plan I members who separate from service without withdrawing their contributions from the retirement system. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | 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 1070 1995–96 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 1995-97 capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $1.5 billion in new capital projects, of which $795 million is from new state bonds. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1071 1995–96 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $815 million in new state general obligation bonds to finance the projects approved in the 1995-97 capital budget. Provisions are made for the disposition of the bond proceeds... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 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 2063 1995–96 |
Public works assistance progIn order to accelerate project completion, the Public Works Board may make loans for preconstruction activities on public works projects before legislative approval of the construction phase. Preconstruction activities are... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 363, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1700 1995–96 |
Property tax/current useAssessors are instructed not to remove land from forest land classification or designation if the land is expected to be acquired in a transaction exempt from paying the back taxes. The sale or transfer of fee title to the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1430 1995–96 |
Retirement contributns/exempEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1669 1995–96 |
Island tourist facilities/txThe mitigation of tourism is defined to include various facilities for the use of tourists. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, 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 1342 1995–96 |
Parks renewal/stewardshp accThe trust land purchase account is eliminated and the parks renewal and stewardship account is created. All State Park revenue, including user fees, leases, and concessions are deposited into the renewal and stewardship account. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1076 1995–96 |
IAC outdoor recrtn accountngTwo new accounts are created in the state treasury for the purpose of segregating IAC grant programs and revenues for accounting purposes. A new Recreation Resource Account is created to receive revenues from a portion of the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1295 1995–96 |
Retirement system death beneA member may designate a person or persons, a trust, an organization, or the member's estate to receive a refund of the member's contributions. Beneficiaries designated to receive contribution refunds or survivor's benefits... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1297 1995–96 |
Retiree benefits calculationThe state retirement systems are brought into compliance with the $150,000 federal limit on annual compensation used to calculate retirement benefits. The limit applies only to members hired after January 1, 1996; there is no... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| 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 2147 1993–94 |
Higher ed expenditure reqrmtThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and non-appropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |