All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6333 1995–96 |
US historical documentsProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6335 1995–96 |
Victim's testimonyAuthorizes a court, on the motion of the prosecuting attorney in a proceeding relating to assault, domestic violence, or a sex offense, to require a defendant who is an attorney pro se to submit in writing questions to be... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6337 1995–96 |
Affirmative action studySpecifies the membership of the task force and specifies its duties. Requires a report by December 31, 1996. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6343 1995–96 |
Workers' comp claimsRevises RCW 51.12.010, 51.28.010, 51.28.020, and 51.32.110 relating to industrial insurance claims. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6344 1995–96 |
Seed, hay or alfalfa/B&O taxConditioning seed for sale or use in planting must be taxed at a sales tax rate multiplied by the rate of 0.011 percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6346 1995–96 |
Health plan disclosureAll health plans must provide enrollees with information about plan coverage and benefits. This information must include coverage principles and exclusions or restrictions to coverage that may exist. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6350 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryRevises RCW 9.94A.030 to include residential burglary in the list of most serious offenses. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| SB 6354 1995–96 |
Employment discriminationAn employer commits an unfair practice by refusing to hire or employ or to bar or terminate from employment any individual because that person did not attend or graduate with a degree from an institution of higher education.... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 1180 1995–96 |
Administrative law judgesA person who is formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in a hearing, rulemaking, or investigatory proceeding involving that agency's actions for two years after leaving employment with... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 1802 1995–96 |
AdoptionNotice of a hearing to terminate parental rights in an adoption case is given by personal service when the person can be located. Service is accomplished at least 20 days prior to the hearing if the person is in the state, and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2301 1995–96 |
Intoxictd persn/liquor purchProvides that a violation is a civil infraction punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars and not more than two hundred dollars. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2328 1995–96 |
Property tax growth limitRequires the levy for the state to be set so that the regular property taxes payable in the following year shall not exceed one hundred six percent or one hundred percent plus inflation, whichever is lower. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2329 1995–96 |
Retirement survivor benefitsRevises RCW 41.40.270 to provide payment options to a beneficiary of a member who dies prior to receiving his or her first retirement payment. Establishes payment options when a retiree's beneficiary dies before receiving the... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2332 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance increasProvides for a one-time adjustment on July 1, 1996, by adding one and three hundred sixty-six thousandths cents to the annual increase calculation provided under RCW 41.32.010(47) and 41.32.010 (40). Repeals RCW 41.04.275. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2335 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect investgtTransfers responsibility for conducting child abuse and neglect investigations from DSHS to local law enforcement agencies. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2344 1995–96 |
Radar evidenceAllows a court to take judicial notice of the reliability of the function of a radar speed measuring device if it has been approved by the national highway and traffic safety administration. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2346 1995–96 |
Real estate consumer warningRequires all deeds, after January 1, 1997, to contain a statement that investment in real estate is speculative and not guaranteed by the government. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2347 1995–96 |
Land use management techniqsRevises RCW 36.70A.090 and 36.70A.190 to provide for innovative land use management techniques. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2348 1995–96 |
Land develpmnt permit disputEstablishes procedures for an application for mediation and for notification to other affected landowners. Provides for the selection of a special master to mediate the dispute. Calls for informal hearings. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2351 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnSpecifies the conditions to be met to be eligible for the exemptions. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2352 1995–96 |
Community radio statns/taxExempts community radio stations from property taxation. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2354 1995–96 |
Loc govrnmnt lobbying/ethicsDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Apply the same restrictions on giving gifts to elected officials, officers, and employees of local governments that apply to the giving of gifts to state officials and... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2355 1995–96 |
Plea agreementsRequires a prosecutor to prepare a written agreement stating with specificity what promises the prosecutor made when a plea agreement is reached. Requires the agreement to be retained as a public record. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2357 1995–96 |
Distressed area businessesRevises the definitions for "eligible business projects." Increases the tax credits for each qualified employment position created from one thousand to two thousand dollars after January 1, 1997. Provides tax credit for the... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2360 1995–96 |
Expert witness/mental illnesDeclares that an expert may not testify as to whether the defendant formed or had the capacity to form the mental state for the crime charged. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |