All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6732 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept ombudsmanEstablishes a citizens' ombudsman for the department of natural resources. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6734 1995–96 |
Habitat and recreation landsThe unallocated categories of the Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Accounts are amended to specify that high priority acquisition needs may include payment of transfer costs, such as legal fees, and compensating and... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6737 1995–96 |
Athletic opportnty for girlsIf funding is appropriated, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy must conduct a study of the availability of organized athletic opportunities for girls below the age of 13. The study must include athletic programs... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 1006 1995–96 |
School bus driversA school bus driver is defined as a person who operates a school bus or other vehicle for the routine transportation of students to and from school on scheduled routes. This definition precludes the State Board of Education... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1607 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 1630 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationThe statement of purpose is replaced by a new section providing that the contractor registration statutes are meant to protect the general welfare of the residents of the state who purchase construction services and the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2423 1995–96 |
Electronic public recordsProvisions are established relating to public access to electronic public records. The Legislature declares its intent to encourage state agencies and local governments to develop, store, and manage their public records in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2918 1995–96 |
Independent counselsCreates a supervisory committee within the court of appeals, consisting of three judges, for the purpose of selecting an independent counsel for the investigation and prosecution of persons specified in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2919 1995–96 |
Streamside buffers & habitatFinds that: (1) Streamside buffers are essential for the protection and restoration of salmonid and shellfish habitat, fisheries resources, and water quality; (2) in their natural state, streamside buffers provide many... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2920 1995–96 |
Restoring physical functionRequires any health care service plan issued, amended, or renewed after June 1, 1996, to provide coverage for treatment for male erectile dysfunction resulting from disease, illness, or injury or from surgery or other... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2921 1995–96 |
Tree farmer driver's licenseAuthorizes private tree farmers to haul wood products from their farms without a commercial driver's license in vehicles weighing no more than fifty-four thousand pounds and meeting the requirements of chapter 46.44 RCW. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2923 1995–96 |
School bus improvement grantDeclares that the purpose of the program is to provide grants for school districts to purchase school buses if a district can demonstrate that, due to terrain, climate, or road conditions, the district requires buses with... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2924 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt entity discriminatnDeclares that the commission is authorized, notwithstanding the provisions of RCW 49.60.240 and 49.60.250, to offer alternative dispute resolution to provide remedies to those with claims of illegal discrimination and minimize... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2925 1995–96 |
Gambling/charitable orgnztnsAmends RCW 9.46.0209 to reduce the number from fifteen to seven members. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6456 1995–96 |
Stream restoratn/tax creditThe Legislature finds that cooperative partnerships formed by governmental agencies and private landowners can provide needed improvement and restoration of streams, rivers and riparian areas and result in a benefit to aquatic... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6582 1995–96 |
Comm & tech collg facultyA task force is created to devise a method for bringing part-time faculty salaries up to parity with full-time faculty salaries. The task force comprises representatives from the Governor's office, the Legislature, the faculty... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6687 1995–96 |
Class II tax reductn industrThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) is directed to conduct a study of class II industries operated by the Department of Corrections and to report its findings to the Legislature by January 1, 1997. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6716 1995–96 |
Dog or cat salesA new section is added to the statutes regarding prevention of cruelty to animals. Every dog or cat sold by a seller must have a domestic animal fit for purchase certificate. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6717 1995–96 |
Fircrest school planning brdA Fircrest planning board is created to produce a plan for the enhancement and development of the Fircrest school properties. The membership and duties of the board are specified. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6721 1995–96 |
Youth tobacco preventn progrProvides that, in addition to the taxes provided in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed and shall be collected, an additional tax upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6724 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesRequires the department of health, in cooperation with the house of representatives health care committee, to evaluate the state's future role in identifying and evaluating community needs and capacity for health facilities... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6727 1995–96 |
School catheterizationsAllows school district employees to refuse to perform catheterizations. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6728 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxThe 1.0 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are $250,000 or less is decreased to 0.5 percent and the 2.5 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are greater than $250,000 is decreased to 2.0 percent. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |