All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6765 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsOverview: Twenty-seven charter schools may be created in the state with a maximum of three in each educational service district. The stated purpose is to enhance parent and student choices and to promote educational excellence. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2417 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol license feeThe distribution of the fee for concealed pistol licenses is changed. For both original licenses and renewals, the amount that goes to the state general fund is reduced by $10, and the amount that goes to the local issuing... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2488 1995–96 |
L & I dept. investigationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, public fire department employers have a duty to provide the safest workplace reasonably attainable under the conditions to which employees will be exposed, instead of a... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2546 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryResidential burglary is added to the list of "most serious offenses." | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2575 1995–96 |
Access to state governmentThe Legislature finds that (1) citizens need access to their elected officials; (2) rates charged by telecommunications companies for directory assistance create a barrier for citizens living outside cities in which the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2946 1995–96 |
Competitive biddingProvides that competitive bidding procedures for public works may be waived: (1) In the event of an emergency; or (2) for public works contracts under twenty thousand dollars. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 5080 1995–96 |
Fraud/driver's license/identThe Legislature finds that there are many fraudulent transactions involving the use of documents that misrepresent the identity of the person. The most widely accepted form of identification is a driver's license. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 5545 1995–96 |
Small busn innovation resrchThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to establish a proposal review program to assist Washington firms applying for phase I SBIR grants. The department is authorized to charge fees for this service. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6276 1995–96 |
Sex offender sentencingAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1996, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6280 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology feeOnce every four years, the governing boards of each public four-year institution of higher education may establish and charge a technology fee to each enrolled student. The fee is separate from tuition fees and is not to... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6444 1995–96 |
Mobile home park residents$5 million is appropriated from the general fund to the mobile home park relocation fund. $20 million is appropriated from the general fund to the mobile home park purchase fund to provide loans and technical assistance to... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6460 1995–96 |
Water conservation/tax credtWater distribution businesses are allowed a credit against their public utility tax liability for two categories of water conservation activities: (1) capital construction other than consumer-related activities; and (2)... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6755 1995–96 |
Bothell city parkMakes an appropriation of ninety-one thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6756 1995–96 |
Homeowners' assn managersFinds it is in the best interest of homeowners' associations that some degree of regulation be provided over the individuals or entities who are hired to manage the funds of homeowners' associations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6758 1995–96 |
Campaign contributions useRequires that, within thirty days after the individual becomes a candidate for an office other than the office designated on the statement of organization, the candidate or the candidate's political committee shall return... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2489 1995–96 |
L & I dept. citationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to a public fire department employer using a standard contained in a national code as a basis for evidence... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2506 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium license plaAuthorization for a special baseball stadium license plate is repealed. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2680 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe crime of failing to register as a sex offender or to notify the county sheriff in a timely fashion is made a Class C felony in all cases, regardless of the seriousness of underlying sex offense. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6749 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares an intent of the state of Washington to provide temporary transition public assistance to families with children who are experiencing financial hardship. Finds that a time limitation on public assistance coupled with... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6751 1995–96 |
Arson penaltiesAmends RCW 9.94A.320 to increase the seriousness level from IX to XII. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| SB 6752 1995–96 |
Juvenile crimesAdopts revisions to the 1977 juvenile justice act emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2180 1995–96 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe bill specifies that only hospitals selected as pilot sites can have the authority to work in partnership with DSHS to coordinate the discharge planning of patients needing long-term care services. The authority of DSHS to... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2196 1995–96 |
State official term limitsThe language used in Initiative Measure 573, which restricts the eligibility of a person to appear on a ballot for the offices of Governor or Lieutenant Governor if they have previously served in that office, is copied and... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2410 1995–96 |
Growth management noncomplncPrior to imposing sanctions on a county or city, the Governor must hold a public hearing upon the merits of the specific proposal to impose sanctions. The hearing must be in the county or city subject to the sanctions. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2933 1995–96 |
At-risk youth facilitiesProvides that the department of community, trade, and economic development shall establish a competitive process to solicit proposals for and prioritize facilities that are or will be providing services to at-risk youth. Makes... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |