Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lois McMahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2297 1995–96 |
Youth responsibility campDirects DSHS to develop a plan to establish and operate a secure juvenile offender youth responsibility camp to confine offenders under county jurisdiction for up to 30 days. Requires operation of the camp by October 1, 1997. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2298 1995–96 |
Public funds to pay duesLimits use of public funds to pay dues to professional organizations if the organization provides any support for or against a ballot measure. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2299 1995–96 |
Abortions/public fundingDesignates situations when an outright ban should not apply. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2300 1995–96 |
Educational choice programSpecifies conditions to be met to attend any nonsectarian private school in the student's school district. Places a percentage limitation on the number of students who may participate in the program. Designates the appropriate... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2305 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionDesignates the conditions which may be imposed on persons applying for permits under RCW 75.20.100 or 75.20.103. Revises the regulatory duties of state agencies with regard to hydraulic projects with flood damage control benefits. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2312 1995–96 |
Skill center vocational progIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2319 1995–96 |
Indigency determinationRequires a consideration of whether a person has access through friends and relatives to resources adequate to retain counsel. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2321 1995–96 |
Violent crimesEstablishes the crime of domestic violence homicide by abuse, which shall be a class A felony. Provides that the prevention of, or attempt to prevent, any person from reporting a crime to a law enforcement officer is a gross... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 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. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1061 1995–96 |
Hunter education instructorsAuthorizes the issuance of free hunting licenses to residents who have been active instructors for at least three years and who remain active instructors under RCW 77.32.155. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1121 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of programs, services, and activities conducted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Social and Health Services, the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1139 1995–96 |
Justifiable homicideAuthorizes the defense when there is immediate danger of the person slain committing a felony or to do some great personal injury to the slayer or another person. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1143 1995–96 |
Crimes with deadly weaponsProvides that no earned early release is allowed for offenders subject to the act. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1148 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet useRevises the motorcycle helmet law to apply only to persons under the age of eighteen. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1168 1995–96 |
Nonprofit organztn B & O taxProvides that the taxes imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW do not apply to organizations described in section 501(c) (3) and (4) of the federal internal revenue code. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1169 1995–96 |
Students leaving schl grndsRestricts a student from leaving the school grounds unless the student has permission from a parent or guardian, has written permission from the principal, or has an emergency requiring the student to leave the grounds. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |