All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2550 1995–96 |
Real estate broker liensThe Law and Justice Committee of the House of Representatives is directed to study the issue of commercial real estate brokers' liens and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1996. The committee is directed... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2552 1995–96 |
Property taxLand is exempt from property taxation if a restriction adopted by a government entity precludes or makes economically unreasonable the use of the property for residential and commercial purposes. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2596 1995–96 |
Attorneys' fees awardsCertain private party defendants who prevail in civil lawsuits brought by the state are entitled to recovery of their reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees. Eligible defendants are limited to those who are not public... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2603 1995–96 |
Accountants' educationCandidates seeking to become CPAs must meet educational requirements adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The types of educational requirements that the board may adopt are described. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2629 1995–96 |
Housing finance commissionThe WSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities either financed by WSHFC or financed by programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants shall (1) run with the land; (2) be used to satisfy... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2700 1995–96 |
Water rightsA statement of claim for a water right in the state registry and the provisions of a water right certificate are each prima facie evidence of all aspects of the water right in any proceeding involving the water right. The... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2775 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/trust beneficrBeneficiaries of irrevocable trusts are added as employment exempt from mandatory industrial insurance coverage. A trust beneficiary is a holder of a transferable certificate evidencing beneficial interests in the trust estate. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2821 1995–96 |
Baseball legislationThe Public Facilities District is authorized to use the approved revenue sources to (1) pay principal and interest on bonds issued to refund bonds issued to construct the baseball stadium; and (2) pay design and other... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2839 1995–96 |
Health care liability reformIn order to make a claim for damages resulting from negligence by a health care provider, the claimant must file a certificate of merit within 90 days of initiating the claim. The certificate of merit must include the opinion... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2892 1995–96 |
Convention and trade centerA county that pays $7.5 million to the state convention and trade center to support part of the costs of expansion of the state convention and trade center is not required to allow cities a credit against the county tax under... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2942 1995–96 |
Legal aid programsFor purposes of receiving contracts for civil representation of indigent persons, "qualified legal aid programs" include successors of programs that received money from LSC. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 5530 1995–96 |
Automated traffic enforcemntThree cities and two counties are eligible for a pilot program to use automated traffic enforcement systems to enforce red light and railroad crossing violations when law enforcement officers are not present. The program runs... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6249 1995–96 |
Campaign finance reformVoluntary campaign expenditure limits are established for candidates seeking state office, and candidates must indicate whether they accept or reject such limits. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6353 1995–96 |
Health insurance accessOn January 1, 1997, every member of the high risk pool (health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, and health insurers, with limited exceptions) who offers or provides group health insurance must... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| SB 6578 1995–96 |
Unemploy comp/unfair laborWorkers involved in a strike or lockout are eligible to receive unemployment benefits if the labor dispute is determined by a sitting judge to be due to an employer's unfair labor practice. Overpayments are not assessed by the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2874 1995–96 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings : The bill makes a finding that the Department of Ecology has administered its wastewater discharge program in a manner that does not equitably allocate the costs of water pollution control among point and non-point... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 1996 |
| HB 2194 1995–96 |
Retirement portable benefitsDeath and Disability Benefits A dual member's survivor may combine the member's service credit from all systems to become eligible for a death benefit in the current system and prior systems. The highest average final... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 10, 1996 |
| SB 6642 1995–96 |
Port commissioner electionsWhen the population of the port district is 1 million or more, the port district must be divided into commissioner districts. The county population threshold of 500,000 is removed so that all countywide port districts with... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1996 |
| HB 2671 1995–96 |
Vehicle/vessel feesThe licensing authority of county auditors and subagents is expanded to include vessel registration and titles. Every three years DOL must analyze and evaluate the service fee structure and make any recommendations for... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| HB 2844 1995–96 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiIn a petition seeking the termination of a parent and child relationship, the petitioner must allege and prove by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the child is currently a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6771 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionProvides for a marine waters protection account. Renames the office of marine safety to the integrated oil spill prevention and response program. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6772 1995–96 |
Marine waters protectionAmends RCW 82.23B.020 and 82.23B.030 relating to taxes for marine protection. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| HB 2379 1995–96 |
Stream restoration/tax credtA property tax credit is provided against taxes on certain categories of land for improving streams, rivers, and riparian areas. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2774 1995–96 |
Sporting goods imprinting/txImprinting advertising on sporting goods is not manufacturing for purposes of the B&O tax. Therefore, a business that imprints and sells the imprinted sporting goods outside Washington will not owe B&O tax on this activity. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |