All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6782 1995–96 |
Fisher Quarry revenue useDeclares that the 192nd Avenue interchange account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Provides that moneys derived by the department of transportation from activities at the Fisher Quarry in Clark county, less costs... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1996 |
| HB 2917 1995–96 |
Amusement game limitationBusinesses that primarily serve food may be licensed by the Gambling Commission to operate amusement games. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| SB 6781 1995–96 |
Property tax levies/schoolsProvides that, beginning in calendar year 1998, ten percent of the property taxes collected by the state for the support of common schools in the previous year shall be distributed to the school districts in the state to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| SB 6779 1995–96 |
Health care informed consentModifies and clarifies requirements and responsibilities for informed consent to health care. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 6780 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tax exmpA sales and use tax exemption is allowed for the replacement of tangible personal property damaged in floods and for labor and services rendered while repairing residential buildings. The building must be located in a county... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 5026 1995–96 |
Coroner/prosecutor dutiesIn each county with a population of 20,000 or more and less than 40,000, the county legislative authority may appoint a coroner. If a county goes above 40,000, an appointed coroner continues until a coroner is elected at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5044 1995–96 |
City/town initiative petitnsThe affidavit requirement is eliminated. Language is modernized. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5047 1995–96 |
State procurement practicesThe dollar amount of purchases for which the formal, sealed bidding procedure is not required is raised to $100,000. Quotations from $35,000 to $100,000 must be secured from at least five vendors. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5297 1995–96 |
Ambulatory surgical centersThe Department of Health establishes licensure standards for construction, maintenance and operation of ambulatory surgical centers. Ambulatory surgical centers include any distinct entity operating exclusively to perform... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5469 1995–96 |
County ombudsmanAny county legislative authority may establish the position of county ombudsperson or office of peoples' advocate. An ombudsperson or peoples' advocate is elected to a term of four years and must be an attorney. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5485 1995–96 |
Community councilsA community council may be created in unincorporated areas of any county. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5879 1995–96 |
Shoreline vegetation heightPersons cannot install on shoreline property used for residential or commercial purposes any ornamental vegetation which significantly obstructs or restricts the view from existing residences on areas adjoining such shorelines. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5955 1995–96 |
Joint residential placementThe Legislature recognizes that minor children should be assured frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the child's parents. The Legislature further finds that both parents should... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6094 1995–96 |
Property tax administrationThe county legislative authority may establish a reasonable processing fee for an owner of land desiring that it be designated as forest land and valued at current use. Reclassifying open space, farm and agricultural land, or... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6103 1995–96 |
Boundary review brd per diemThe compensation for a boundary review board members is raised from $25 to $50 per day. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: There was a correction of a printing error. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6105 1995–96 |
Recording of documentsBasic county auditor recording charges are stated for instruments which are 8.5 by 14 inches in size. Standards are established for the size, layout and content of the face page of any instrument presented for recording. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6106 1995–96 |
Candidacy filings cutoffThe time for filing declarations of candidacy for elective office is the five days commencing on the second Monday of July. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6124 1995–96 |
Optionl basic health pln srvEffective January 1998, the list of health services enumerated in statute as discretionary are made mandatory, and medical rehabilitation, chiropractic and midwifery are added to the list. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6134 1995–96 |
Prostitution penaltiesA third or subsequent conviction of prostitution within five years is a gross misdemeanor. Permitting prostitution is also a gross misdemeanor upon the third conviction within five years. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6140 1995–96 |
Special license platesThe Department of Licensing must estimate its costs, both direct and indirect, to create, design and procure the first minimum order of a special license plate series authorized. Upon DOL authorizing a special license plate... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6141 1995–96 |
Investor-owned water cos.An additional 14-day comment period is added at the end of the 30-day review period for rate changes for investor-owned water companies that fall under UTC jurisdiction but only if the UTC staff recommends an increase.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6161 1995–96 |
Tree, timber or shrub damageIn addition to existing remedies, a person whose trees and shrubs are wrongfully cut or damaged may also collect attorney's fees and costs. Damages may be awarded if a person diminishes the value of another person's trees... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6187 1995–96 |
Quieting title/arbitrationQuiet title actions to real property are subject to mandatory arbitration. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |