All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1585 1995–96 |
Pain/controlled sub prescripThe Department of Health will convene a study group of interested parties, including the Medical, Nursing and Dental Quality Assurance commissions and other boards governing health professions with prescriptive authority, to... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1586 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryProvides for a presidential preference primary on the second Tuesday in March. Revises ballot procedures, including political party declaration requirements. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1587 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1588 1995–96 |
Fiscal growth factorDeclares that "K-12 enrollment change" means the percentage change in the state-wide total of the annual average number of full time equivalent students as defined in RCW 28A.150.260. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1590 1995–96 |
Energy financing/voter apprvDeclares that government-owned electrical utilities must receive the authorization of their electors for the issuance of any bonds required to finance the acquisition or development of electrical energy generation plants. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1591 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 28A.500.010 to extend the distribution of local effort assistance funds for two additional years, 1996 and 1997. Revises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1593 1995–96 |
Services to children/tax exmNonprofit organizations are exempt from B&O tax on income derived from: (1) child care resource and referral services; (2) services related to the adoption of children; (3) child placement services, including recruitment and... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1595 1995–96 |
Math, science, tech literacyAuthorizes a study of the feasibility of expanding literacy in mathematics, science, and technology. Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1596 1995–96 |
Workers' comp ordersThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1598 1995–96 |
Multiple-unit housng taxatnA property tax exemption program for new, rehabilitated or converted multi-unit housing in urban centers is created. The exemption applies to all property taxes and is based on the difference between the existing value of the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1599 1995–96 |
Public assistance/rental payConducts a program designed to increase the supply of housing for persons on public assistance by making rental payments directly to the landlords. Requires a report of the results prior to the next legislative session. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1602 1995–96 |
Child care agencies licensesDeclares that the health, safety, and well-being of children is paramount over the right of any person to provide care. Establishes fingerprinting requirements and procedures to determine the suitability of the applicant to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1604 1995–96 |
Mobile home park purchaseA qualified tenant organization must give written notice of its intent to purchase the mobile home park to the park owner before any execution of sale documents to a third party. The tenant notice must be signed by owners of... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1605 1995–96 |
Landlord/tenant relatnshipsAuthorizes a landlord to change the rules of the mobile home park by giving the tenants thirty days' written notice. Revises the provisions pertaining to the termination or nonrenewal of a rental agreement. Establishes... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1606 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationScope of registration requirement . The requirement to register as a sex offender is extended to people who were charged with committing a sex offense but were found not guilty by reason of insanity. Any such person who is... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1608 1995–96 |
Parental disciplineReasonable parental discipline is defined to include spanking in the region of the buttocks which does not cause greater than transient pain, minor temporary marks, or superficial bruising. Reasonable and moderate physical... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1609 1995–96 |
School district leviesRevises RCW 84.52.0531 to extend the maximum levy rate through 1997. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1612 1995–96 |
Festival lodging/special taxThe use of the hotel/motel tax is expanded to include civic festivals, provided the event is community-wide, not held more than once a year, is suitable for a broad segment of the community, and is sponsored by a tax-exempt,... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1613 1995–96 |
AFDC recipnts/day care provdAuthorizes the participants to receive twenty-five dollars per week for each child, up to a maximum of six children. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1616 1995–96 |
Emergency rules criteriaRevises RCW 34.05.350 to establish new criteria for emergency rules proposed for adoption by state agencies. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |