All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2934 1995–96 |
Small business/B&O tax credtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small and medium-sized business firms that pay benchmark wages or more. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2935 1995–96 |
Workers' comp payment limitsAmends RCW 51.32.060 and 51.32.090 to delete the percentage increase scheduled for June 30, 1996. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2937 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsiblEnsures that: (1) The rights of parents to rightfully manage and direct the affairs of their minor or dependent children are protected; (2) parents meet the responsibilities inherent in bearing and raising young children; and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2938 1995–96 |
Pro tempore appellate judgesAuthorizes appellate judges to be appointed as pro tempore judges to complete pending business at the end of their terms of office. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2940 1995–96 |
Water-sewer districtsEstablishes procedures for the conversion of water and sewer districts into water-sewer districts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2941 1995–96 |
Welfare programsRevises the time limits on public assistance. Revises provisions relating to requiring mandatory participation in the job opportunities and basic skills program. Designates procedures for the enforcement of child support orders. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2943 1995–96 |
Fircrest schoolDirects that a planning and implementation process be instituted to enhance and develop the properties comprising Fircrest school to provide additional opportunities for residents to interact with other members of the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6738 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife offcrs/retirAuthorizes fish and wildlife enforcement officers to change retirement systems. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6739 1995–96 |
State salary increaseProvides that, no later than June 30, 1997, the salaries of state workers in job classes that are thirty percent behind the prevailing rates for those job classes, as listed on the survey published in June 1995 by the senate... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6740 1995–96 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsAmends RCW 9.46.110 relating to taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6741 1995–96 |
Retail fish dealer's licenseDeclares that a person who has a commercial fishery license in Washington state is required to purchase a fishery retail fish dealer's license in order to market his or her catch directly to consumers. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6742 1995–96 |
Education employees/arbitrtnRequires negotiations between a public employer and the bargaining representative in a unit of employees of school districts and community colleges subject to this act to be commenced at least five months prior to the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6743 1995–96 |
School employees/arbitrationEstablishes procedures for binding arbitration for employees of school districts. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6744 1995–96 |
Medicinal marijuanaFinds that there is a need for further research regarding the cultivation, processing, and distribution of medicinal marijuana under strictly controlled circumstances. Declares that the primary issue is to determine the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| SB 6745 1995–96 |
Tobacco products tax limitPlaces limitations on cigarettes and other tobacco products taxes. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2286 1995–96 |
Higher ed service deliveryIn consultation with the Legislature, the Office of Financial Management, and post-secondary education, the Higher Education Coordinating Board will conduct a study to evaluate and estimate the relative cost of providing... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2314 1995–96 |
Yelm wastewater reuse projctLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of reclaimed water uses, including the potential to provide new water sources and cost-effective water treatment techniques. A reclaimed water project proposed by the city... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2353 1995–96 |
Nonprofit educatnal foundtnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to contract with individuals or organizations in order to assist in establishing and developing educational foundations. The department will solicit... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2622 1995–96 |
Unifrm disciplnry act discloThe requirements for filing and investigating complaints are clarified. Complaints against licensees must be in writing and signed by complainants, and the disciplinary authority must give copies of complaints to the licensees... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2927 1995–96 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceDeclares that benefits shall not be denied for any health care service performed by a holder of a license for pharmacy issued pursuant to chapter 18.64 RCW if: (1) The service performed was within the lawful scope of such... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2928 1995–96 |
Licensing departmnt divisionProvides that the department of licensing is divided into two independent departments, the department of motor licensing and the department of business and professional licensing. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2930 1995–96 |
Closed-captioned videoRequires that a video movie, documentary, course, self-help, product, or merchandise that has been reproduced in a video storage medium format of electronic means for distribution, sale, rent, loan, or lease for educational,... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2931 1995–96 |
Adoption support programAmends RCW 74.13.150 to include children who were at high risk of future physical or mental handicap or emotional disturbance as a result of conditions exposed to prior to the adoption. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6729 1995–96 |
Juv offender transition progImplements a structured transition program which includes, at a minimum, a process of case management involving coordinated and comprehensive planning, information exchange, continuity and consistency, service provision and... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6730 1995–96 |
HOV lane restrictionsHOV lane restrictions are aurthorized only during peak periods from 6:00 a.m. through 9:00 a.m., and 3:30 through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |