All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6468 1995–96 |
Cranial hair prostheses/insuThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's functional status. It is clarified that all health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6479 1995–96 |
Priv business/public assistnState agencies providing financial assistance to a private business must set wage, benefit, and job creation or retention goals for the business and the business must create a net increase in jobs within two years of receipt... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6484 1995–96 |
Real estate appraisersA person can only conduct a real estate appraisal for compensation if the person is licensed or certified by the state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6485 1995–96 |
Architect registrationIn addition to having either a degree in architecture and three years' work experience or eight years' work experience, an applicant must have completed the requirements of a structured intern training program approved by the board. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6487 1995–96 |
Commercial drivers' licensesTwo new CDL endorsements are added. The first new endorsement authorizes driving all vehicles carrying passengers, and the second new endorsement authorizes driving vehicles with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds carrying 16... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6489 1995–96 |
Vehicle/vessel license feesThe Department of Licensing may refund motor vehicle excises taxes and vessel registration fees in the following circumstances: (1)if the vehicle or vessel for which the renewal license is purchased is destroyed before the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6494 1995–96 |
Even start programThe term vocational technical institutes is changed to technical colleges. The term Superintendent of Public Instruction is changed to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6495 1995–96 |
Chelan/Douglas co. judgesTwo additional superior court judicial positions are authorized for Chelan and Douglas Counties jointly, increasing the number of superior court judicial positions in the counties from three to five. The additional judicial... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6496 1995–96 |
Open space protection distrtAuthority is established for the creation of open space protection districts in the following manner: $ A petition signed by 10 percent of the registered voters within the proposed district is filed with the county auditor; $... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6504 1995–96 |
Voters' pamphletThe provisions governing the publication and distribution of the state Voter's Pamphlets and state Candidate's Pamphlets by the Secretary of State are consolidated. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6505 1995–96 |
Cities and townsVarious provisions in the laws governing cities and towns are amended. $ It is provided in the chapter governing second class cities that no person may hold an elective office in a city unless he or she is a resident and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6507 1995–96 |
Higher education loan progrmThe Washington Higher Education Loan Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to administer a self-sustaining loan program to supplement existing financial aid programs and assist... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6508 1995–96 |
Advance college payment progThe advance college payment program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) is required to develop the program and by December 1, 1996, must submit to the Legislature recommendations and proposed... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6513 1995–96 |
U.S.S. Missouri homeportFindings are made regarding the cultural and economic importance of the USS Missouri to Kitsap County and the state as a whole. The findings also describe the local financial support that has been committed to the project to date. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6516 1995–96 |
Student assessment programThe timeline for the voluntary implementation of the assessments being developed by the Commission on Student Learning for reading, writing, communication, and mathematics is modified. The initial voluntary implementation of... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6518 1995–96 |
Cross-state trail systemA new cross-state trail system is established. The state-owned segments of the old Milwaukee Road corridor stretching from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is directed to negotiate a franchise... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6522 1995–96 |
Legislative ethics boardThe limitations on the political activities of the citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board are modified. Citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board may not contribute to or support legislative candidates nor... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6524 1995–96 |
Vehicle gross weightsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) a trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6530 1995–96 |
CountiesOutdated requirements are deleted as to the items a county must furnish for county court needs. A county must furnish the court house, a jail, record books, stationery, lights and incidental expenses of the court, but is no... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6535 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6540 1995–96 |
Addicted infantsThe Department of Health is directed to conduct a study of the number of infants born who are drug-exposed. The report must include information on how the infants are treated and make recommendations on what types of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6543 1995–96 |
Growth management planningBoards of Adjustment . The statute governing the operation of local boards of adjustment are amended to conform to the land use appeal provisions of ESHB 1724. Local Permit Review . The definition of closed record appeals is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6554 1995–96 |
Transmission facilitiesElectric utilities not regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), including electric cooperatives, mutual corporations, cities, code cities, and public utility districts, are required to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6561 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryOn the first working day of January of the year in which presidential nominees are selected by the major political parties, the Secretary of State must cancel the presidential preference primary for that year, unless the major... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |