All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1271 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsState agencies and local governments are required to report lobbying activities on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis. The reporting requirements apply to both employees of the agency or local government and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1274 1995–96 |
Growth management(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/13/95) Authorizes counties with a population of less than seventy-five thousand to opt out of the GMA. Revises provisions for the required twenty year growth projections. Revises requirements for... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1275 1995–96 |
Workers' comp group self-insTwo or more employers in the logging industry who are members of a qualified organization may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities, if the formation of the group self-insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1292 1995–96 |
Disruptive students/expulsnA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1313 1995–96 |
State forest managementThe Legislature finds that an independent review of the management performance of the Department of Natural Resources is necessary and appropriate. The Legislative Budget Committee is authorized and directed to conduct a... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1354 1995–96 |
Hound permitsThe state Fish and Wildlife Commission may set pursuit-only seasons in which only Washington residents may participate. The number of bear transport tags that the commission issues to nonresidents is not to exceed 10 percent... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1400 1995–96 |
Remedial or precollege classBy June 30, 1996, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must adopt common definitions of remedial and precollege material and course work. As it deliberates, the board consults with K-12 and higher education faculty,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1416 1995–96 |
Certificate of needA nursing home may "bank" or hold in reserve its nursing home beds for any purpose that enhances the quality of life for residents, in addition to those specified by law, with the requirement of a Certificate of Need.. A... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1424 1995–96 |
Court seals useDistrict and municipal courts must issue a document under seal upon request. In all other cases, the court may issue a document under seal. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1523 1995–96 |
Abortion/parental noticeThe "Parental Notice of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1536 1995–96 |
Long-term care partnershipThe OIC is required to work in conjunction with the DSHS to coordinate the Long-term Care Partnership Program. The 1998 ending date for the program is eliminated and the program is extended indefinitely. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1546 1995–96 |
Anticancer act of 1995The Department of Health is required to contract with a recognized regional cancer research center to provide a summary of the research that has been published linking spontaneous and induced abortion to breast cancer and... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1594 1995–96 |
Injured persons' blood testsAn injured person who receives emergency medical treatment at the scene of an emergency, or is transported for emergency medical care by a person who renders the care with or without the expectation of compensation, is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1619 1995–96 |
Child support/day care costIf an obligor pays for day care or special child rearing expenses that are not actually incurred, the obligee must reimburse the obligor for the overpayment. Reimbursement may be in the form of a credit against future support... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1643 1995–96 |
New counties creationThe process for creating a new county is clarified. Petition requirements . A petition proposing the new county must request the creation of the new county, include a description of the new county, and in addition to the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1663 1995–96 |
Nonprofit donations/taxationA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1665 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systOn-site sewage disposal systems are exempt from the requirement that plans and specifications for the construction or modification of sewage treatment facilities be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approval. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1710 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageThe county auditor's office may retain a list or brochures of public and private community resources that provide premarital compatibility counseling. The information may be provided to marriage applicants and the public. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1738 1995–96 |
Union security agreementsThe collective bargaining law applying to teachers is amended to include a provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1739 1995–96 |
Hydraulic project approvalThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must delegate the authority to approve hydraulic projects located within harbor areas to cities, towns, and counties when certain conditions are met. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1742 1995–96 |
Energy facility site evalutnResponsibility for providing administrative assistance, space, and other support necessary for EFSEC activities is transferred from WSEO to DCTED. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |