All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6349 1995–96 |
Juv facility educatnl progrmThe school districts must provide services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by the Department of Social and Health Services or a facility contracted by the department. Juvenile offender basic training... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6351 1995–96 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesElectric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike up to 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration and... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6352 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocThe Board of Governors of the Superior Court Judges Association is authorized to establish when the association's annual meeting is held. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6368 1995–96 |
Island community councilsAn addition is made to the requirement that the communities have a population of over 30,000 and be made up entirely of islands. Unincorporated areas on islands within Puget Sound with over 1,500 residents and located in... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6382 1995–96 |
Hay & alfalfa/B&O taxBaling, compressing, cubing or processing of agricultural commodities for sale or use must not be considered manufacturing for the purpose of the state's business and occupation tax. Conditioning seed for sale or use in... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6387 1995–96 |
Crab fishery licensesA number of changes affecting the Puget Sound commercial Dungeness crab fishery are made. The Fish and Wildlife Commission may open the fishery from October 1 to April 15. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6390 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionThe crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of services, or undertaken with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6391 1995–96 |
Rebuilt salvage vehiclesBeginning July 1, 1997, a rebuilt vehicle under six years of age must undergo a structural integrity inspection in order to receive a title or registration certificate. The SII program is administered by the State Patrol. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6395 1995–96 |
Maritime historic preservatnWhen completing vessel registration, boat owners have the opportunity to make a voluntary donation to support the maritime historic restoration and preservation activities of the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport and the Steamer... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6397 1995–96 |
Vehicle auctions/B & O taxA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6398 1995–96 |
Background checksThe Department of Social and Health Services has legal authority to require all Special Commitment Center current and prospective employees, as a condition of employment, to comply with a background check. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6405 1995–96 |
Scenic byways designationA "scenic byway" designation program is created. The authority for designation and removal of designation is the responsibility of the Transportation Commission. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6407 1995–96 |
Faxed documents filingDocuments required to be filed with the Secretary of State may be delivered by electronic facsimile transmission. If the original document must be signed, the original shall be subsequently filed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6410 1995–96 |
Information services deptmntThe requirement that the Information Services Board and the Department of Information Services be terminated on June 30, 1996, is repealed. The effective date of the repeal of the acts or parts of acts dealing with the ISB and... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6414 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp tax withhlThe Employment Security Department is required to provide unemployment insurance claimants with the following information: (a) unemployment insurance is subject to federal income tax; (b) claimants may choose to have their... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6416 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance agreemnA Public Employees' Retirement System Plan I retiree may, with the permission of the court, rescind a beneficiary's entitlement to a survivor benefit when a restraining order is issued against the designated beneficiary and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6417 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commsn rulesA majority of the fish and wildlife commissions must approve rules. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6420 1995–96 |
Publ employees' travelA state government officer or employee may not use first class or business class accommodations when traveling on commercial airlines in the discharge of official duties unless as a reasonable accommodation for persons with... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6426 1995–96 |
Housing finance commissionThe commission is given authority to impose covenants that run with the land in order to satisfy and enforce requirements of applicable state and federal law and commission policy and to enforce contracts between the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6432 1995–96 |
Deaf, deaf-blind child eductThe Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, OSPI, the State Board of Education and the Education Service Districts must conduct a study and report to the Legislature on the unmet needs of deaf, deaf-blind and hard of... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6443 1995–96 |
Oil or gas explorationThe provision extending the moratorium is repealed thereby making permanent the moratorium on oil or gas exploration, development or production. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6445 1995–96 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology may regulate water users only in the following situations: (1) where all the rights at issue are permitted or certificated rights; (2) where an instream flow rule has been adopted; or (3) where water... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6446 1995–96 |
Water rights/instream purposIndividuals and governments are explicitly allowed to acquire rights for "instream uses," without a physical diversion of water. A water right holder can temporarily transfer a right to an instream use, and later transfer all... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6453 1995–96 |
Access to state governmentTelecommunications companies and information service providers may include listings for offices of elected officials in their directories at no charge. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6462 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesIn a felony case, the sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if the offense involved domestic violence and one of the following circumstances: (1) the offense was part of an ongoing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |