Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ray Schow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5008 1995–96 |
Property tax/senior & retirdRevises exemption provisions for qualified persons who have a combined disposable income of thirty-six thousand dollars or less, and who are at least sixty-five years of age. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1996 and... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5015 1995–96 |
Retirement contribution rateEvery two years, beginning in 1995, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council will adopt the long-term economic assumptions to be used in setting the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees' Retirement System, the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5018 1995–96 |
Personal property taxesIf a property tax is paid on personal property in another state, the property is not subject to tax in this state for the same year. If a property tax is paid on personal property in one county of this state, the property is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5020 1995–96 |
Employment of minorsProvides for the issuance of a permit and a variance by the department of labor and industries upon a finding that the terms of employment are sufficient to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employed minors. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5024 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsThe Department of Corrections is authorized to charge offenders nominal co-payments of at least $3.00 per visit for offender-initiated, non-emergency health care services. Payments are collected directly from an offender's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5025 1995–96 |
Criminal profiteering actThe provision repealing the Criminal Profiteering Act is repealed, thus keeping the law in effect. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5030 1995–96 |
Offender sentence noncomplncWhen an offender violates the conditions of his or her sentence, the Department of Corrections may impose sanctions through a stipulated agreement with the offender. A stipulated agreement is accomplished administratively... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5065 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5073 1995–96 |
New construction tax valueThe 12-month period is deleted. The county assessor has the option to make a physical appraisal of the new construction covered by the permit, or to place the improvements on the tax rolls at the time notice is received of the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5191 1995–96 |
Crimes committed by juvenlesA juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian who is given notice through a summons of a detention hearing, adjudicatory hearing, or dispositional hearing is subject to juvenile court jurisdiction and is required to attend the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5237 1995–96 |
Taxing district levy increasThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (1) 106 percent or (2) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the implicit price deflator for the United States for the fiscal year. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5280 1995–96 |
Race track facility/tax defrA sales and use tax deferral program for the labor and materials associated with the construction of a new thoroughbred horse racing facility in Western Washington is established. An application for deferral of taxes must be... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5304 1995–96 |
Vehicle identificatn inspectThe chief of the WSP must use county auditors and subagents who volunteer to conduct the VIN inspections for out-of-state vehicles being brought into the state. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5305 1995–96 |
Licensing subagentsThe Department of Licensing may use county auditors and subagents to license vehicles, renew driver's licenses, process all special license plates, conduct pro-rate licensing, and renew other professional licenses granted by... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5306 1995–96 |
Landscape services/sales taxLandscape maintenance and horticultural services is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities will no longer be subject to the retail sales and use tax, and the B&O tax... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5307 1995–96 |
Coin-operated laundries/taxCharges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is removed from the definition of retail sale. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5328 1995–96 |
Juvenile probation/detentionJuvenile probation counselor and detention services are administered by the superior court unless the county legislative authority passes an ordinance that requires alternative administration of such services. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5341 1995–96 |
Vehicular pursuitRequires every state, county, and municipal law enforcement agency to adopt and implement, by December 31, 1995, a written policy to enable law enforcement officers to make more informed decisions about whether to initiate or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5345 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/public worksRevises RCW 39.12.020 to limit the prevailing wage requirement to those workers employed directly on the site of public works. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5346 1995–96 |
Prevailing wage/school constDeclares that chapter 39.12 RCW does not apply to the renovation or construction of common schools in the state. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5349 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive, statewide performance audit of all agencies, boards, commissions, and institutions within the legislative and executive branches of government. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |