All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6191 1995–96 |
Credit card in liquor storesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6202 1995–96 |
County commissioner boardsAny noncharter county may increase its board of commissioners from three to five members. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6246 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect accusatnCivil and criminal penalties are established for intentionally making a false allegation of child abuse or neglect during the course of proceedings relating to a parenting plan or child custody. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6255 1995–96 |
Health insurnc premium ratesHealth maintenance organizations and health care service contractors must file premium rates they intend to use with the Insurance Commissioner for all of their products prior to use. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6275 1995–96 |
writ of restitution executnA tenant who is served a writ of restitution may, within three days, seek a court order suspending the execution of the writ. A judge cannot grant the suspension unless the tenant certifies in writing that reasonable efforts... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6295 1995–96 |
Publ emplyees/long-term careThe Public Employees' Benefits Board is directed to design and offer long-term care insurance plans for all eligible public employees and retired employees. Participation in these plans is optional, but if retired or active... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6319 1995–96 |
County fees/credit cardFor payment of certain fees, the county is given the discretion to accept credit or debit cards if the payor agrees to pay a fee to cover the actual cost of the transaction. The fees subject to payment by credit or debit cards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6338 1995–96 |
Private school kindergartensThe State Board of Education has the authority to include kindergarten program offerings in the approval of private schools. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6340 1995–96 |
Single source aquifersState agencies must maintain continuing forestry on all state forest lands on islands when those lands lie above a single source aquifer. State-owned forest lands must not be converted to a higher use when the conversion would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6345 1995–96 |
Gambling terms definedThe definition of "sale or sold" is established in the gambling statutes. It includes a solicitation for a donation in conjunction with participation in a raffle whether or not an amount is suggested for the donation. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6363 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifictThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6364 1995–96 |
Fish and wildlife commissnrsFish and wildlife commissioners are limited to no more than 12 years of service. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: Wildlife commissioners' terms are reduced to four years from six years; total service is limited to 12 years. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6370 1995–96 |
Public water systemsThe regulatory definition of public water system is changed to allow an additional exemption for systems with four or fewer connections, at the discretion of the local legislative body. The operator certification statute and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6373 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsIndividuals who record legal instruments with a county auditor or recording officer are required to pay an additional $5 for this service. Previously recorded mortgages are exempt from the additional low-income housing recording fee. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6375 1995–96 |
Health care policy boardThe Health Care Policy Board (HCPB) is terminated. Its powers and duties are transferred to existing state agencies as described below: The Department of Health must study and recommend action regarding children with special... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6393 1995–96 |
Consumer loan penaltiesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute bill eliminates the authorization to charge prepayment penalties... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6394 1995–96 |
Thermal heating servicesReferences in statute that provide minimum regulation of district heating systems are changed to strike references to heating services and insert references to thermal energy services. Within 180 days of June 1, 1996, the... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6399 1995–96 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support should be the sole prerogative of the parent. The Legislature expressly... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6404 1995–96 |
Metric weights and measuresAll Washington State statutes that have English weights and measures and affect the Department of Transportation are amended to show the metric equivalent in parentheses next to the English measurement. The only exception is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6406 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of three cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The penalty, designed as a deterrent, dramatically rises as the amount of illegal weight increases: Pounds... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6415 1995–96 |
Voluntary work force reductnLaid-off workers are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if they left work under the following conditions: (a) their employer initiated a voluntary work force reduction program, which may include a special benefit... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6419 1995–96 |
Public works projects definiThe definition of "public works project" is changed to include solid waste facilities, including recycling facilities. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6431 1995–96 |
Higher ed employmnt discrimnA state agency commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |