Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Valoria Loveland
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6000 1995–96 |
Fire training/clean air actUntil July 1, 1998, fires set as part of training flight aircraft rescue are exempt from the permitting requirements of the Washington Clean Air Act, provided that the exercise is affiliated with an FAA-certified airport or is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6009 1995–96 |
Malt beverage commissionA process to activate a Malt Beverage Commission is established. The purpose of the commission is to promote the interests of micro-breweries, which are those that produce less than 100,000 barrels annually per location. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6034 1995–96 |
Health insurance mandate repThe series of provisions in current law that phases in the employer mandate to pay no less than 50 percent of the premium for the lowest priced uniform benefits package of health insurance for all employees and their... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6046 1995–96 |
Youth in need housingAuthorizes tax exemptions for new construction of alternative housing for youth in need. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6047 1995–96 |
Medical care products/tax exA sales and use tax exemption is provided for over-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, naturopathic medicines, eyeglasses, prescribed durable medical equipment, adult incontinent pads and pants, and the following medical... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6050 1995–96 |
Satellite location wageringRequires an approved satellite location to permit all racing associations that conduct race meets of thirty days or more licensed by the commission to conduct satellite wagering at each satellite location during the race meet... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 6058 1995–96 |
Local public health govrnancThe county public health account is created and includes the following funds: the 2.95 percent of the MVET that would otherwise be distributed to counties in order to provide for public health funds, and appropriations from... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5003 1995–96 |
Agr funds & accounts interstThe agricultural local fund, the grain inspection revolving fund, and the fair fund are included with the list of funds that receive their prorated share of interest earnings. The rural rehabilitation account, which currently... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5121 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to delay the effective date of agricultural safety rules adopted after January 1, 1995, until January 15, 1996. This delay covers both changes to agricultural-specific... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 371, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5315 1995–96 |
Agriculture and marketingMilk and Milk Products . The current $0.0054 per hundredweight assessment on milk is extended to June 30, 2000. The director's authority is expanded to allow for the revocation of the license or to degrade a product of a milk... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 374, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5652 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudConviction for specified unlawful practices constituting welfare fraud, whether or not resulting in imprisonment, is a bar to receiving public assistance for a flexible period of time to be determined by the court. The minimum... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 379, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5977 1995–96 |
Forensic investigationsThe Death Investigations Council is renamed the Forensic Investigations Council. It replaces the Advisory Council on Criminal Justice Services as the assisting entity of the Washington State Patrol crime lab. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5119 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1995 |
May 12, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5089 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1996, owners of a private telecommunications system serving residential customers and school districts must ensure that the system is connected to the public-switched network. This must be done in such a way that... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5118 1995–96 |
Excess compensatn/retirementThe definition of excess compensation is expanded to include any payment in lieu of an accrual of annual leave or any payment added to regular wages and salary concurrent with a reduction of annual leave; a payment for or in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |