All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6570 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle driversThe Department of Licensing is directed to undertake a study of the possible need for special licensing of recreational vehicle drivers. The department is to seek comment and participation from affected parties including RV... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6574 1995–96 |
Weatherization/energy assistDeclares that a light and power business or gas distribution business shall be allowed a credit against the tax imposed under chapter 82.16 RCW for grants for low-income energy-related programs to nonprofit organizations that... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6577 1995–96 |
Auto insurance/credit histryAn insurer may not consider credit history as a factor in determining eligibility for automobile insurance, or in determining the rates charged for an automotive insurance policy. The term "credit history" means the financial... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6580 1995–96 |
Handicap persons/residencesProvides that a city may require written proof of notification by the provider that the immediately adjoining property owners have been informed of the intent to locate and maintain a residential structure occupied by persons... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6581 1995–96 |
BingoBona fide charitable and nonprofit organizations are no longer prohibited from sharing bingo locations with other organizations that also operate bingo. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6584 1995–96 |
Warm-water fish cultureDeclares that the primary objective of the Hanford K pool warm-water fish culture demonstration program is to establish a cooperative effort between state and private entities to initiate the rearing of warm-water fish to... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6585 1995–96 |
Landfill operators certifctnThe solid waste operator certification program is wholly revoked. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6586 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/initiativeProvides that the citizens of a county may exercise their right to reject by referendum or change by initiative all growth management measures to the degree that such referendum and initiative rights are authorized under the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6587 1995–96 |
Administrative rulesProvides that, if the joint administrative rules review committee recommends to the governor that an existing rule be suspended because it does not conform with the intent of the legislature, the recommendation shall establish... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6588 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformProvides that certain agencies may not adopt rules that are based solely on a section of law stating a statute's intent or purpose, on the enabling provisions of the statute establishing the agency, or any combination of such... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6590 1995–96 |
Superior court judge electnsRevises RCW 29.15.180 relating to election procedures for superior court judges. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6591 1995–96 |
Initiative measure paymentsProvides that an initiative measure that by its terms provides for the direct payment of money to any citizens of this state, other than by way of reduction of taxes or fees imposed by a governmental entity, raises a... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6592 1995–96 |
Milwaukee Road corridorA transportation corridor is created. State-owned portions of land running from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is charged with management and control of the corridor, and is directed to... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| SB 6593 1995–96 |
Substance abuse reductionThe Governor's 1997-99 biennial budget documents, and subsequent biennial budget documents, must include information from a report prepared by the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 1170 1995–96 |
School levy and bond electnsRequires school district levy and bond elections to be conducted at either primary or general elections. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1709 1995–96 |
Earned early releaseThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following violent offenses: 1st and 2nd degree robbery, 1st and 2nd degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1934 1995–96 |
State patrol retirement systA member of the WSPRS who is on unpaid leave of absence to serve in the Legislature may continue to receive service credit. The Legislature pays employer contributions and the employee pays the employee contributions. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2349 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsDirects auditors to collect an additional recording fee of five dollars to be used for low-income housing. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2491 1995–96 |
Publ facility dist directorsIncreases the number of directors for certain public facility districts to nine. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2666 1995–96 |
Abortion/health benefitsAuthorizes employers who provide employment benefits to decline to provide benefits that cover abortions. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2678 1995–96 |
Abortions limitationProvides that an abortion may be performed lawfully only in a hospital accredited by the joint commission on accreditation of hospitals, or at a medical facility approved for that purpose by the state board of health. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2709 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicle showsEstablishes procedures for the issuance of temporary subagency license to dealers engaged in RV shows. Declares that violations are an unfair or deceptive practice pursuant to the consumer protection act. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2712 1995–96 |
Water purveyor service areasProvides that if a water purveyor cannot provide service to an area within its service boundary within a timely and reasonable manner, as defined in RCW 70.116.040, the purveyor's service area shall be redefined by the county... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2713 1995–96 |
Gill net gear exclusivityRevises RCW 75.12.010 to eliminate the exclusivity of gill net gear in certain waters. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |