Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Phil Dyer
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1436 1995–96 |
Lodging excise taxA city or town with population of less than 2,000 that is located in a county with population over 1,000,000 may impose a 2 percent hotel/motel tax on facilities with over 40 lodging units. The proceeds of the tax may only be... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1727 1995–96 |
Personal injury protectn insStatutory provisions regarding PIP insurance are repealed. The mandatory offering of PIP coverage, the requirement that PIP coverage be rejected in writing, and the provisions prescribing minimum and maximum benefits that PIP... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | 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 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2181 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesComprehensive Long-Term Care System Reform C DSHS is encouraged to enact the intent of the 1989 long-term care reforms calling for the streamlining of bureaucratic fragmentation and the development of an integrated long-term... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2316 1995–96 |
Juv correctnl facilty sitingThe Department of Social and Health Services must establish a process for establishing or relocating public and private juvenile correctional facilities. When siting a facility, the department must do the following: (1)... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2330 1995–96 |
Preexisting conditionsIf funds are available to do so, the Washington Health Care Policy Board is required to study the requirements of guaranteed issue of coverage, as well as limitations on the use of preexisting condition exclusions. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2331 1995–96 |
Health insur benefits reviewPersons or organizations seeking to establish a mandated benefit must, at least 90 days prior to a regular legislative session, submit a mandated benefit proposal to the Legislature, assessing the proposed benefit against... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2378 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterThe term "surface spreading" is changed to "surface percolation." References to "direct beneficial use" are changed to "beneficial use." Reclaimed water may be discharged into created wetlands if the water meets the class A or... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2393 1995–96 |
Confidential info disclosureThe penalty of $500 is increased to $5,000 for misuse or unauthorized release of confidential information or records that a private person or organization obtains from the Employment Security Department. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2432 1995–96 |
Vehicle branded titles disclThe statute requiring vehicle dealers to disclose in writing whether a vehicle being purchased has been rebuilt is expanded to require disclosure if the vehicle's title contains any brand. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2548 1995–96 |
Health insurers/minimum lossThe Insurance Commissioner's existing rules regarding loss ratio requirements for individual disability insurance contracts and group disability insurance contracts and the former rule regarding health care service contracts... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2607 1995–96 |
[4~7c health plan vouchersThe administrator of the Basic Health Plan is required to develop a comprehensive plan and budget for the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of a health savings account program. Guidelines for the plan are established. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2739 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2786 1995–96 |
Charitbl donatns for childrnPublic health departments are added to the definition of "distributing organization" for purposes of providing immunity from liability for entities that distribute children's items to needy persons. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2840 1995–96 |
Law suits/certific of meritA certificate of merit is required in certain civil actions. The claimant in these actions must file a certificate indicating that $ the claimant's attorney has reviewed the facts of the case; $ the attorney has consulted with... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2893 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionFuel tax revenues collected by motor fuel dealers and distributors shall be considered to be held in trust for the state. Items to be included on the application for a dealer or distributor's license are set forth. | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2944 1995–96 |
Nursing facilities/rate adjuA minimum occupancy of 85 percent, rather than 90 percent, is to be used in calculating the fiscal year 1996 and all subsequent rates for new nursing facilities which began operation in calendar year 1994, regardless of... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2953 1995–96 |
Flood areas/proprty tx relieInterest and penalties are forgiven on delinquent 1996 property taxes for personal residences damaged by flooding. The damage must have occurred between January 1, 1996 and May 1, 1996, and the residence must be located in a... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |