Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1820 1995–96 |
Towing of vehiclesTow trucks towing vehicles or vehicles towing trailers must use safety chains. Failure to use safety chains is a class 1 civil infraction, the maximum penalty for which is $250 (not including statutory assessments). | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 360, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1922 1995–96 |
Excursion vesselsFerry excursion services are regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) with regard to entry, rates, routes and insurance. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2090 1995–96 |
Gasohol taxationA refund system is established that would allow the state to continue to collect the motor fuel taxes on gasohol, holding the money in the gasohol exemption holding account for possible refund to gasohol distributors. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, 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 1193 1995–96 |
Transprtatn dept rental rateExisting language requiring the Department of Transportation to charge rental rates to department programs for the use of department-owned real property, buildings, and structures is repealed, as is the requirement that... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1209 1995–96 |
Commercial vehicle safetyBeginning January 1, 1996, the Utilities and Transportation Commission's (UTC's) terminal inspection program is transferred to the Washington State Patrol's commercial vehicle enforcement section. The WSP is responsible for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1225 1995–96 |
Vehicle and fuel licensesApplications for certificates of ownership of motor vehicles may be made on any form approved by the Department of Licensing. This allows financial institutions to electronically file application for certificates. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1560 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 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 1195 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity does not: (1) interfere with the normal public use of the water; (2) have any significant adverse environmental... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1190 1995–96 |
Transportation fundThe aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1192 1995–96 |
Vehicle load feesWashington State's statutory weight table is brought into compliance with the federal bridge formula. The overweight fee schedule applies to "excess weight over legal capacity" to ensure that both the registered gross weight... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1310 1995–96 |
Pilotage servicesApplicants for exemption from the Pilotage Act must pay a fee, payable to the pilotage account, for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1311 1995–96 |
Pilotage licensesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1407 1995–96 |
Maritime commissionThe Washington State Maritime Commission (WSMC) is authorized to conduct activities and make expenditures necessary for the transition of its services and contracts to the nonprofit corporation established for the purpose of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1866 1995–96 |
AeronauticsThe Aviation Division is responsible for conducting and managing air search and rescue missions. A section in statute relating to the Civil Air Patrol and the Department of Transportation's authority to contract with the... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 2228 1993–94 |
Gambling policy clarificatnThe following statement of Washington's public policy toward gambling is codified: "The public policy of the state of Washington on gambling is to keep the criminal element out of gambling and to promote the social welfare of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 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 2412 1993–94 |
Rental car registrationA number of drive-by shootings targeted at rental vehicles occurred last year in the state of Florida. In order to avoid such problems in Washington State, HB 2412 removes the existing language requiring rental vehicles to be... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, 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 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2571 1993–94 |
Insurer capital and surplusThe grandfather clause which provides an exception to the minimum unimpaired capital or unimpaired basic surplus requirements for insurers licensed before July 1, 1991 is eliminated. In addition to the capital or surplus... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2592 1993–94 |
Oversize vehicle permitsThe transfer or replacement fee for a log truck special overweight permit is increased from $5 to $14, thereby making the log truck permit fee consistent with other overweight permit transfer fees. Language is added to clarify... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, 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 2863 1993–94 |
Jumbo ferries/propulsion sysLegislative intent is expanded to: (1) substantiate the need for an alternative contracting procedure for the procurement of a propulsion system, and the components thereof, for the Jumbo Class Mark II ferries; and (2)... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |