All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6418 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnA property tax exemption is added for real and personal property owned by nonprofit entities providing rental housing for very low-income households to the extent the property is reasonably necessary for the purposes of housing. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6433 1995–96 |
Water resource/growth managmA planning goal is added to the GMA to ensure that new land uses are served by adequate water supplies, and that growth does not effect existing instream and out-of-stream water uses. The Office of Financial Management is... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6435 1995–96 |
Water resource managementBeneficial Use . All existing and future water rights are to be determined based upon beneficial use, which are those uses that are: (1) efficient; (2) in the public interest; and (3) do not constitute a misuse of water.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6455 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actA civil penalty of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 plus treble damages is established for persons who knowingly: ! present, or conspire to present, a false claim for payment by a state agency; ! make or use a false... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6501 1995–96 |
Child care coordinating commThe University of Washington Services Policy Center must conduct a study of state child care worker wages and affordability of child care services. This report is to be made available to the appropriate legislative committees... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6558 1995–96 |
Internet sex offender registThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) is required to maintain a copy of sex offender registration information in electronic form on the Internet or other computer network widely available to the general public. The electronic... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6602 1995–96 |
Condominium useAn addition is made to the list of items that must be included in a public offering statement by the seller of a condominium. The addition is a brief description of permitted uses and use restrictions which pertain to both the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6604 1995–96 |
Immunization trackingThe Legislature finds that ensuring that children receive timely immunizations is an important public health concern and that a statewide tracking and reminder system will help ensure that children are properly immunized. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6627 1995–96 |
DSHS reformNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 40 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6629 1995–96 |
Body piercersBody piercers must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Body piercing facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation standards for body piercing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6643 1995–96 |
Health care workplace violncWorkplace violence prevention plans are required, as a condition of on-going licensure and certification, in "all health care settings." The workplace violence prevention plan includes security considerations and policies,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6648 1995–96 |
Family & children's ombudsmnThe Legislative Ombudsman Committee is created consisting of three senators and three representatives. The term of membership of the committee is for two years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6649 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6650 1995–96 |
State recordsIn accordance with existing planning efforts, each state agency is directed to develop and maintain a strategic information resources management plan to protect privacy interests of individuals whose information is held by the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6681 1995–96 |
Dev disabled ombudsmanThe office of Ombudsman Services for Developmentally Disabled Persons is created. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must contract with private, nonprofit organizations to provide ombudsman services... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6698 1995–96 |
Watershed assessmnt & planA findings and intent section are provided regarding the state's interest in funding, supporting and facilitating basin assessments and the development of basin plans in a cooperative manner by all interests. 1. Basin assessments. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6722 1995–96 |
Summer youth employmnt progrThe Legislature recognizes the importance of summer employment and training programs in providing disadvantaged youth with opportunities to develop work ethics, attain economic self-sufficiency, and put their talents and... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6731 1995–96 |
Adoption support programThe eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded to allow for payment of expenses for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6747 1995–96 |
Yakima Valley SchoolThe Yakima Valley School is maintained as a permanent nursing facility for the severely developmentally disabled. The facility's licensed capacity at 150 beds is established in statute. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6750 1995–96 |
Casino managmnt entities/taxThe B&O statutes are modified to include a new category of business services and a tax rate for these services. The B&O tax rate for businesses that are certified by the state and provide casino management services to gaming... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6759 1995–96 |
Property tax notice titlesProvides that the name of the state property tax levy for the support of the common schools shall be entitled "state property tax levy" and shall not indicate its use for the support of the common schools. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6760 1995–96 |
Vehicle emission inspectionsAmends RCW 70.120.170 and 46.16.015 to remove the requirement of an emission inspection upon change of vehicle registration. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6762 1995–96 |
Spinal manipulatn/phys thrpyDeletes the prohibition of spinal manipulation by licensed physical therapists. Repeals RCW 18.74.085. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6763 1995–96 |
Juvenile court work programsAmends RCW 49.12.121 to exempt juvenile court work programs from provisions relating to wages and working conditions of minors. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6764 1995–96 |
Physical fitness services/txDeletes physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail." Declares that RCW 43.135.035 does not apply to the exemption from sales and use taxation and subsequent increase in business and occupation taxation of... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |