All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2492 1995–96 |
Local permit assistanceRequires every local government to prepare, on or before January 1, 1997, both a general inventory of its project permit requirements and a handbook describing in more detail requirements for each project permit. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2493 1995–96 |
Aluminum master alloys/taxtnClassifies producers of aluminum master alloy as processors for hire for business and occupation tax purposes, instead of as manufacturers. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2496 1995–96 |
Long-term disability projectProvides that the limitation on the expenditure of three thousand dollars in any fifty-two week period established in RCW 51.32.095 shall not apply. Allows the supervisor, at his or her discretion, to authorize the expenditure... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2497 1995–96 |
Self-insurance administratnRequires a corrective action notice to include a directive to the self-insurer specifying the program deficiencies to be eliminated. Requires a self-insurer to submit a record of the payment of income benefits on a form... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2499 1995–96 |
Employer assessmentsAuthorizes L & I to compromise the amount of employer premiums estimated by the department if collection would be against equity and good conscience. Repeals RCW 51.48.070. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2500 1995–96 |
Retirement incentive progrmsAuthorizes employers to temporarily utilize a retirement incentive program if it is encountering one or more of the specified conditions. Designates the types of early retirement programs which may be offered. Prohibits the... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2502 1995–96 |
Aviation and aircraft/taxatnDeclares a policy that taxes on fuel, including aviation fuel, be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to general aviation. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2503 1995–96 |
Solid waste landfill sitingProhibits any new municipal solid waste landfill in an area of the state that receives twelve or more inches of rain per year. Takes effect April 1, 1996. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2508 1995–96 |
Child support collectionDirects the office of support enforcement to enter into contracts with collection agencies for collection of accounts that the office is unsuccessful in collecting after twelve months. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6307 1995–96 |
Unauthorized insurersBefore an unauthorized insurer files a pleading in response to an action initiated against it, the insurer must do one of two things. It must either seek to become an authorized insurer in this state, or it must post a bond to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6308 1995–96 |
Insurance coverage claimsWhen an insured wins in a coverage action against an insurer, the insured can recover all consequential damages caused by a delay in resolving its insurance claim. The consequential damages are imposed even if recovery on the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6309 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupA new cause of action is created allowing a third party to sue an insured's insurer directly, bypassing the contractual arrangement between the insurer and the actual policy holder. This affects those insurers who provide... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6310 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanupWhen an insurer agrees to pay for a policyholder's counsel because the policyholder faces a claim for bodily injury or property damage caused by a release of a hazardous substance, and the insurer does so under a reservation... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6311 1995–96 |
Catch and release fishingDeclares an intent to promote the catch and release ethic through a licensing incentive. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6317 1995–96 |
General obligation bondsIncreases the amount of general obligation bonds which the state finance committee is authorized to issue. Revises the amounts of the bond proceeds for the state building construction account, the outdoor recreation account,... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6318 1995–96 |
County attorney hiringThe requirement that the presiding superior court judge approve the written contract of employment entered into between the county commissioners and the special attorney is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6320 1995–96 |
Sex offender releaseProhibits the release of sex offenders pending sentencing or appeal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6321 1995–96 |
School nursesDirects the legislative budget committee to conduct a study on the need for school nurses in public and private schools and possible funding sources. Requires a report by December 1, 1997. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6323 1995–96 |
Olympic games license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL), in consultation with the Washington State Olympic Committee, is required to design an Olympic Games license plate displaying a phrase or symbol, or both, supporting United States athletes... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6324 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsRevises RCW 36.70A.360 relating to the authorized uses of master planned resorts. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6326 1995–96 |
US structures/sales & use txRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6327 1995–96 |
US structures/use taxRevises RCW 82.12.010 relating to the use taxation for articles used in working on new or existing buildings for the United States. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6329 1995–96 |
Lien noticesIn cases involving new construction of owner-occupied residences of three or fewer units, a perfected contractor's lien has priority over a mortgage or a deed of trust if the lien claimant served the lender with a copy of the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6331 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions of chapter 9.41 RCW relating to standards for qualification to possess firearms. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6332 1995–96 |
Educational expense/B & O txAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for educational expenses at private K-12 schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |