All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6660 1995–96 |
Mandatory school attendanceThe age when children are required to attend school is lowered from eight to six. This change does not affect children who are home schooled. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6682 1995–96 |
Agriculture & history curricIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a pilot program and provide grants to selected districts to develop and implement an integrated curriculum of vocational agriculture and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6683 1995–96 |
Wireless telephone servicesThe siting of wireless service facilities is not subject to the state environmental policy act impact analysis if the facilities meet certain conditions. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6693 1995–96 |
City annexationsFor any noncontiguous real property, only so much may be annexed as is necessary to accomplish the municipal purpose and for the time period that the property actually serves the municipal purpose, unless otherwise agreed... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6697 1995–96 |
AFDC income exclusionsThe earned income of a dependent child participating in a paid, work-based learning experience through the public school system, as part of a vocational technical education skill training program, is disregarded in determining... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6700 1995–96 |
Restoring physical functionDisability insurers, group disability insurers, health care service contractors, and health maintenance organizations must provide coverage for male erectile physical dysfunction which results from disease, illness, or injury,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6707 1995–96 |
Voc agric teacher recruitmntThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6719 1995–96 |
Business opportunity fraudThe definition of business opportunity is modified to include third party locators. A seller of a business opportunity includes a seller who makes express or implied representations that the purchaser will make a profit. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6723 1995–96 |
Youth employmnt & trainingThe Legislature recognizes the importance of employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and enthusiasm... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6726 1995–96 |
Utilities work force reductnUtility companies under the purview of the Washington Utilities and Tranportation Commission (WUTC) are required to notify the WUTC 60 days prior to a workforce reduction of at least 100 employees. Within 30 days, the WUTC... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6754 1995–96 |
Rural hospitals/cert of needThe Department of Health is authorized to study the potential impact of changing the CON program, especially on rural hospitals, home health care facilities, hospices, and nursing homes. The report must include recommendations... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6761 1995–96 |
City/town transportatn finanThe residential and commercial street utility fees are repealed. Instead, if approved by the voters, cities and towns are authorized to use portions of existing levy capacity both within the $5.90 cap and outside the $5.90 cap... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6768 1995–96 |
Regional transit servicesA regional transit authority is authorized to provide services whose primary effect is to reduce congestion within the boundaries of the authority even if the service primarily serves citizens who reside in counties adjoining... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| HB 1480 1995–96 |
Tenant utility chargesAll charges for municipal utility services and private utility services must be made to the person who contracts for the service. Municipal utilities and private utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1485 1995–96 |
Vlntr fire dept tax exemptnA volunteer fire department that does not provide any remuneration or reimbursement to any commissioner, fire fighter, or staff is exempt from retail sales and use taxes for all of its acquisitions. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1971 1995–96 |
Modular/manufactured homesAll cities and counties are required to allow the siting of single-family manufactured housing on individual lots in any zoning district that allows single-family residences. Cities and counties may adopt home-design... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2267 1995–96 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2405 1995–96 |
Domestic violence educationThere is a legislative finding that domestic violence is the leading cause of injury among women and is linked to numerous other health problems, including depression, abuse of alcohol and other drugs, and suicide. Training to... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2411 1995–96 |
Compulsory school attendanceCourts of limited jurisdiction (district and municipal) are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile courts over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. Courts of limited jurisdiction may agree to... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2445 1995–96 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |