All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6440 1995–96 |
Hospital accreditn acceptnceInsurers must accept Medicare certification or JCAHO from hospitals. Insurers listed include those providing state-purchased health care, individual benefit plans, group disability, blanket disability, health maintenance... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6448 1995–96 |
Juvenile offendersThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6451 1995–96 |
State energy officeFunctions of the Washington State Energy Office are transferred to other state agencies and entities. Duties pertaining to energy policy and planning, and the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) are transferred to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6457 1995–96 |
Tobacco productsTobacco products regulated under state law are expanded to include chewing tobacco. Mail order sales of cigarettes and chewing tobacco are prohibited. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6458 1995–96 |
Minimum hourly wageEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.30 per hour. The minimum wage for those under 18 continues to be established by the Department of Labor and Industries. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6470 1995–96 |
Student learning goalsThe Commission on Student Learning in collaboration with the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the State Board of Education, school directors, teachers, parents and other groups must develop plans for programs to train... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6471 1995–96 |
Vocational educationTerminology in the education code is changed from "vocational education" to "professional technical and vocational education." Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute also changes the terminology in the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6475 1995–96 |
District judge disqualifictnThe procedures to disqualify a district court judge are modified. A party to a lawsuit does not have an absolute right to disqualify a district court judge. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6478 1995–96 |
Minimum wage increasedEffective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.40 per hour. Effective January 1, 1998, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.90 per hour. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6480 1995–96 |
State contracts/strikesThe Department of General Administration, or agencies to which it has delegated contracting authority, and state institutions of higher education, may not contract for the purchase of goods or services from employers that... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6517 1995–96 |
Education restructuringLanguage requiring the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop an annual school performance report is deleted. The requirement that the Educational Service District (ESD) receive a copy of the school district... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6549 1995–96 |
Assigned claims/distrct courNo claim can be filed and prosecuted in small claims court by a party that is not the real claimant. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill allowed assignees of the claim to file in small claims court if... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6553 1995–96 |
Inspection ordersSuperior courts are authorized to issue inspection orders following notice and hearing. The owner or other person in lawful possession of the premises must be given at least ten days notice of the hearing and allowed to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6555 1995–96 |
State electronic access equpWhen disposing of information technology equipment, the Information Services Board is directed to give first priority to state agencies, and then make this equipment available at no cost or the least possible cost to local... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6559 1995–96 |
State-wide benchmarks systemThe Legislature recognizes the importance of measuring progress towards achieving sustainable economic, environmental and human resource development goals. A feasibility study is authorized, to be completed by the UW's... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6560 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: It is clarified that Ecology may only delegate authority in accordance with the water well... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6573 1995–96 |
UCC termination statementsA statutory process is established under UCC Article 9 to have invalid liens removed from a person's property. If a lender fails to file a termination statement as required, a debtor may petition a superior court to direct the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6575 1995–96 |
Public fundsWithin the PDPA, several definitions are modified or added. Public corporations are added to the list of entities for whom a treasurer or custodian holds public funds. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6601 1995–96 |
Sewage disposalA local health officer may not prohibit or condition the installation of an alternative on-site system that is approved by the state Department of Health, unless the officers determines that there are public health or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6609 1995–96 |
Occupational disease noticeWhen a worker notifies an employer of an unsafe condition or practice and subsequently claims an occupational disease resulted from the unsafe condition or practice between the time of notification and the employer's... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6641 1995–96 |
Dental hygienistsThe Department of Health is directed to study the practice of unsupervised dental hygiene practice in community clinics and report back to the Legislature by December 30, 1996. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6644 1995–96 |
Driving records releaseAgents acting on behalf of employers or prospective employers may procure certified abstracts of driving records. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6658 1995–96 |
Motion picture fair competnA violation of this act is a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6659 1995–96 |
HOV lane useThe current DOT traffic rule that authorizes certain vehicles to use the HOV lanes is made statutory. The rule prohibiting trucks from using the HOV lane, except when preparing to turn left or by DOT rule, is also made statutory. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |