All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6244 1995–96 |
Election costs paymentRevises RCW 29.13.047 to extend state payment of election costs. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6248 1995–96 |
State employees/giftsRevises RCW 42.52.150 relating to acceptance of gifts by state officers and employees. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6258 1995–96 |
Making welfare workDeclares that it is the public policy of the state of Washington, through its aid to families with dependent children program, to require every able-bodied citizen on aid to families with dependent children to engage in paid... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| SB 6259 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet/equipmentRevises motorcycle helmet and equipment requirements. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1002 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxRevises the property tax exemption thresholds in RCW 84.36.381. Prohibits revenue - neutral tax shifts in violation of RCW 43.135.035 or section 13, chapter 2, Laws of 1994. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1003 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled sales/use txExempts low-income senior citizens and disabled persons from sales and use taxes on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1005 1995–96 |
Presidential prefernce primaDeletes requirements for a political party declaration by a voter in a presidential preference primary. Revises the procedures for the allocation of delegate positions. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1007 1995–96 |
Nonpartisan sheriffsDeclares that the position of sheriff shall be nonpartisan except in counties where the position is declared to be a partisan office by the county's home rule charter. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1011 1995–96 |
Driver's license exam waiverAuthorizes the waiver for students who successfully complete a traffic safety education course that meets the standards established by the superintendent of public instruction. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1013 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programAuthorizes the expansion of the program to include, in addition to litter control, such additional responsibilities as planting vegetation, controlling weeds, graffiti removal, and other roadside improvements. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1028 1995–96 |
Health services act implemenAll effective dates not presently in effect are delayed one year, except for the school employee benefit merger with the Health Care Authority, which is delayed from October 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, the workers'... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1029 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packageCurrent procedures are modified to render the commission's proposed uniform benefits package a recommendation to the Legislature requiring affirmative legislative action to take effect. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1031 1995–96 |
Dental appliance/device taxDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than services. Thus, if the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent rate would apply. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1033 1995–96 |
Impact fees/property taxProvides that a portion of the assessed value of new construction and improvements to property shall be exempt from taxation for four assessment years. Provides that the exempt portion shall be an amount equal to the impact... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1036 1995–96 |
SPI office performance auditThe state auditor is directed to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1037 1995–96 |
Schools/community use fundngIn addition to the existing authority of school districts to levy taxes for maintenance and operation support, a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services is authorized. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1038 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngAuthorizes the exemption if the work is performed by or at the direction of an electric utility company. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1040 1995–96 |
State facility maintenanceDirects the department of general administration to identify priority major maintenance, improvement, and renovation needs for state facilities and make disbursements from the facility maintenance trust fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1042 1995–96 |
Taxable income apportionmentRevises RCW 82.04.460 relating to the apportionment of taxable income for businesses providing services to a collective investment fund. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |