All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6690 1995–96 |
Water permit feesA new fee schedule is established for: (1) filing of water right applications; (2) processing water right applications; (3) issuance of water right certificates; and (4) examination of plans and specifications for certain... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6701 1995–96 |
Intercity transportationA grant process is established to enhance information available regarding public conveyance among King, Pierce, Snohomish and Thurston counties along corridors of state interest. The Transportation Improvement Board is to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6703 1995–96 |
Historic preservationOAHP is authorized to establish a stewardship center to conduct activities of state and local agencies in the identification and protection of cultural resources. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6704 1995–96 |
TelemedicineBy November 1, 1997, the state Board of Health is directed to complete a study on the current and potential use of telemedicine in the state. The study is to include recommended changes in rules and statutes so as to expand... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6708 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe penalty for failing to register as a sex offender is increased from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony when the underlying sex offense is any class of felony, or a federal or out-of-state conviction that is the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6735 1995–96 |
Gambling campaign contribtnsGambling interests are required to specifically disclose their contributions of $100 or more to political candidates. The Public Disclosure Commission is directed to establish the disclosure form. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6736 1995–96 |
School employee arbitrationThe section is repealed in the Educational Employment Relations Act that provides for mediation and fact-finding in the case of a bargaining impasse. It is replaced with provisions establishing a system of mediation and... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6746 1995–96 |
Credit unions examinationThe Director of the Department of Financial Institutions is authorized to charge fees to credit unions. These fees cover the costs of operating the Division of Credit Unions and establish a reserve for the division. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6769 1995–96 |
General assistance eligibltyThe two central goals for the GAU program are to facilitate entry into the SSI program for permanently and totally disabled recipients and to provide services and training to partially and temporarily disabled recipients to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6774 1995–96 |
Trust land transfer programIt is the intent of the Legislature to establish a public process and clear guidelines for the trust land transfer programs. Revenue is provided for construction of public schools and the replacement properties purchased have... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6775 1995–96 |
Destroyed property/tx reliefReal property taxes and special assessments on property that is destroyed in whole or in part during the year, or that is in a disaster area declared by the Governor and has been reduced in value by more than 20 percent in... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6777 1995–96 |
Residence/property tx creditA credit against state regular property taxes on the first $21,750 of value for residential property not primarily used for commercial purposes is authorized. Tax rates are unaffected. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6778 1995–96 |
Habitat conservation plansThe Legislature finds that there is a substantial fiscal impact in the preparation of a habitat conservation plan, as well as long-term effects of the plan on trust income. The Legislature directs that the board must secure... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2187 1995–96 |
Vocational rehab equipmentThe statutory ceiling of $1,000 per item which may be granted to program participants is deleted. The ceiling is set by state financial policies and regulations. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2322 1995–96 |
Workers' comp exemptionsThe parent of a person at least 18 years of age but under age 21 may elect to exclude the parent's employment of that person from industrial insurance coverage if the person being excluded is employed by the parent in... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2392 1995–96 |
Juv charging & plea dispostnProsecutorial Guidelines for Juvenile Cases . The same nonbinding prosecutorial guidelines already existing for adult criminal cases are placed in statute for juvenile offenses. Minor changes are made in the guidelines to... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2531 1995–96 |
Child abuse\neglect councilThe Secretary of the Department of Health, or the secretary's designee, is added as a voting member to the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2691 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. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2733 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. The local governing body must exercise only those authorities delegated by the Department of Ecology under this law. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2810 1995–96 |
Check cashers and sellersA check casher and seller license and a small loan endorsement are effective until surrendered. The fees charged by the Department of Financial Institutions cover the department's cost of regulation of this industry and are... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6427 1995–96 |
Unfinished nuclear enrgy facThe bill applies only to unfinished nuclear power projects that are not located on federal land. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| SB 6579 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2509 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... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 5, 1996 |