All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2847 1995–96 |
Employee clothing compensatnIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform or other clothing of a specific style or color, it must be provided by the employer. This does not apply to usual and customary clothing in conformance to a general dress standard. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2853 1995–96 |
Horses/excise tax exemptionsFeed sold for horses is exempt from the sales and use tax. The raising, boarding, breeding or selling of horses is exempt from the B&O tax. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2860 1995–96 |
Utilities developmnt regultnCounties and cities are given the discretion to exempt certain utility activities from their development regulations adopted pursuant to the Growth Management Act to ensure the conservation of agricultural, forest, and mineral... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2862 1995–96 |
DSHS liens & notice to withhThe requirements that the lien and notice to withhold and deliver be signed and include a demand to withhold and deliver are deleted. DSHS may serve the lien and the notice to withhold and deliver by electronic device. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2863 1995–96 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2867 1995–96 |
Economic development committThe Legislative Committee on Economic Development is renamed the Joint Legislative Committee on Economic Development. The chair of the joint committee alternates every year between the chairs of the appropriate committees of... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2883 1995–96 |
Mail voting in small precnctThe proposed legislation amends existing law allowing a county auditor to conduct the voting in a precinct by mail ballot for any primary or election, if that precinct has fewer than 200 active registered voters at the time of... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | 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 2894 1995–96 |
Aviation services fundingThe users who currently pay the aircraft fuel tax are exempt from paying the sales and use taxes on aircraft fuel. The aircraft fuel tax rate is increased from 3 to 6 percent of the weighted average retail sales price. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2903 1995–96 |
Sex offender info releaseA number of possible limitations on public notification about sex offenders are removed, including (1) clarification about the sources of the information to be disclosed; (2) expansion of the types of sex offenders about whom... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2910 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsPurpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2911 1995–96 |
Transportation agncy budgetsThe Washington State Legislature, the Governor, and other public officials expect continued improvement in accountability of government services. The development of the use of new budget tools, techniques, and approaches will... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2926 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxFeed sold for thoroughbred race horses is exempt from sales and use tax. Raising, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses is exempt from B&O tax. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2929 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Higher Education Network and Distance Education Committee is formed. | Don Carlson (R-49) | 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 2947 1995–96 |
School buses/reimbursementCategories based on engine placement are added to existing categories and must be ready to bid by June 1, 1996. Districts may place buses in the new categories only during 1996. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | 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 2952 1995–96 |
Crimes against family memberThe following crimes are raised to class C felonies if committed by one family or household member against another: $ Reckless endangerment in the second degree $ Coercion $ Stalking $ Criminal trespass in the first degree $... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | 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 2954 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tx exmptRepair of residential buildings damaged by flooding or construction of replacement residential buildings destroyed by flooding is exempt from sales and use tax. The building must be located in a county or Indian Nation listed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2955 1995–96 |
B&O tax increase on servicesEliminates the 1993 business and occupation tax rate increases on services. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2956 1995–96 |
Term limitsRequires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |