All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2679 1995–96 |
Abortion/conscience clauseProviders of medical insurance or benefits may refuse to provide coverage for abortions. No employer, provider, carrier, plan, or person may be required to provide or participate in any health insurance plan that pays for or... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2697 1995–96 |
Vocational student leadershpThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2725 1995–96 |
Hospital data collectn costsThe data assessment fee on hospitals is eliminated. Financing for the collection and reporting of hospital data will be taken from the general fund account. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2749 1995–96 |
Uninsured motorists studyA joint interim study is established to recommend incentives and additional penalties to increase compliance with mandatory vehicle insurance requirements. The joint study is to be performed by the Senate Financial... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2751 1995–96 |
Worker comp coverage incentvAn employer required to pay industrial insurance premiums to the Department of Labor and Industries is entitled to a premium credit of up to $500 if the employer provides information to the department that leads to a final... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2765 1995–96 |
Animal health products/taxVaccinations, antibiotics, worming compounds, and similar health products for animals sold to farmers for the purpose of producing an agricultural product for sale at wholesale or retail are exempt from retail sales and use taxation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2783 1995–96 |
Juv offenses/offender scorePrior juvenile adjudications for felonies are treated the same as prior convictions for offenses committed as an adult when calculating an adult offender's "offender score" under the Sentencing Reform Act. Prior juvenile... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2812 1995–96 |
Commnty/tech coll facultyOver the next three biennia, the Legislature intends to provide funding to bring salaries of part-time faculty into parity with salaries of full-time faculty teaching in community colleges and technical colleges. The state... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2813 1995–96 |
Communty/tech coll facultyFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2830 1995–96 |
Vehicle towing operationsThe section of ESHB 1820 requiring that any vehicle engaging in the business of recovery of disabled vehicles for monetary compensation must either be a registered tow truck operator (RTTO), or at a minimum, have insurance in... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2851 1995–96 |
Corrections dept collctv bidThe provisions are amended that authorize and establish parameters for the adoption of State Personnel Resources Board rules governing collective bargaining between state agencies and state employee bargaining units. The... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2857 1995–96 |
Parent & child assistnc progThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract for case management and related services to new mothers. These services will be designed to help new mothers modify unhealthy behaviors and raise healthy children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2877 1995–96 |
Integrated pest managementEach of the following must implement integrated pest management practices when carrying out their duties related to pest control: the departments of Agriculture, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Transportation, Natural Resources,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2901 1995–96 |
Juv offender/parent presenceIn entering a disposition order for a juvenile found to have committed an offense, the court may order the juvenile to remain continuously in the presence of the juvenile's parent for a period or periods that the court... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2902 1995–96 |
Health insur stabiliztn progThe Washington Health Insurance Market Stabilization Program is created using the high risk pool organization and board of directors for administration. The board is charged with the task of developing a three-year reinsurance... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5179 1995–96 |
Used mobile homes/taxationThe definition of used mobile home in the real estate excise tax chapter is amended by removing the requirement that the mobile home be fixed to the land. The effect is that mobile homes that still have their axles in place,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5352 1995–96 |
B&O tax/small busin innovatnFederal Small Business Innovative Research program grants are exempt from the business and occupation tax assessment. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6162 1995–96 |
Local public health financinAny local public health jurisdiction funding reductions which may result from the redistribution of certain city motor vehicle excise tax revenues through the state public health account may be funded using excess funds, if... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6203 1995–96 |
Conservation areas acquisitnExcept for San Juan County, the authorization for counties to levy a 1 percent real estate excise tax to acquire and maintain conservation areas is repealed. An additional state real estate excise tax is imposed beginning... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6240 1995–96 |
Osteoporosis health coverageAll insurers that provide hospital, medical or surgical coverage are required to cover osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment services. They are also required to use current education materials to increase patient... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6256 1995–96 |
Trauma care service fundingA minimum of $5 million annually is set aside from the state's general fund account to provide financial assistance to designated trauma care services for the complex trauma care they provide to patients without financial... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6328 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. Class B felonies that are not... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6342 1995–96 |
Permanent color techniciansPermanent color technicians must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Permanent color technician facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6377 1995–96 |
Child care/employer tax crdtEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against the amount of tax the employer owes. The tax credit is provided in the amount of $3 per square foot of space... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6400 1995–96 |
Child supportAll income and resources of each parent's household must be disclosed when the court determines the child support obligation, but only the income of the parents of the children whose support is at issue may used in the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |