All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1662 1995–96 |
Internatnl investment managmThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax until July 1, 1997, of 0.012 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1664 1995–96 |
Master license applicatn feeRevises RCW 19.02.075 to delete the fee for license information packets. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1666 1995–96 |
Personnel system reform actMakes revisions to chapter 41.06 RCW, state civil service law. Abolishes the personnel appeals board and transfers its powers, duties, and personnel to the personnel resources board. Provides for collective bargaining reform. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1668 1995–96 |
Pastoral counselorsPromotes professional standards of practice and ethical conduct for pastoral counselors by establishing a voluntary certification process for pastoral counselors who wish to practice counseling to the public at large for a... | Dennis Dellwo (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1670 1995–96 |
Court facilitator programsImposes a surcharge of ten dollars on cases filed in superior court to pay for the expenses of the courthouse facilitator program to provide basic services to pro se litigants in family law cases. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1672 1995–96 |
State gov performance auditProvides for independent, regular performance audits of state government. Creates an audit committee. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1674 1995–96 |
Compulsive gambling preventnMakes an appropriation of one hundred fifty thousand dollars from the state lottery account for the purposes of the act. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1675 1995–96 |
Public assistance applicantsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to determine whether applicants are fugitives from justice. If the department determines an applicant is a fugitive from justice it will notify the appropriate law... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1676 1995–96 |
School employee travel allowLimits travel allowances for certain school district employees. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1678 1995–96 |
School employees/eductn orgsProvides that, if the school director's association liquidates any real or personal property that was purchased with taxpayer funds, the proceeds shall be deposited into the common school construction fund. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1681 1995–96 |
Shooting ranges/liabilityProvides that the operation of a sport shooting range that conforms to generally accepted operation practices shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability relating to noise or noise pollution. Declares that a sport... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1682 1995–96 |
Managed care/B & O tax exempDeclares that it is in the public interest to avoid the discouragement of managed care through tax burdens that do not apply to nonmanaged care arrangements. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1683 1995–96 |
Insurance agents/B & O taxAmends RCW 82.04.260 to delete the tax on insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors. Declares that independent agents of businesses engaged within this state in the business of insurance are not employees for the purposes of... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1684 1995–96 |
Drug-free workplacesRequires the program to contain a written substance abuse policy statement in order to qualify for a premium discount for workers' compensation insurance. Establishes standards for substance abuse testing. Provides for the... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1685 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmtDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1686 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedProhibits practices of discrimination against families with children. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1688 1995–96 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value for the purposes of determining property tax liability; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1690 1995–96 |
Mandates on school districts"Basic education" compliance report : Authority of the SBE to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the basic education act is deleted. Instead, responsibility for compliance will rest with school boards. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1693 1995–96 |
Highway access standardsIf cities or towns fail to adopt and enforce standards for access permitting by December 31, 1997, or if they choose to delegate that responsibility to the DOT, the department shall assume such responsibilities. Cities and... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1695 1995–96 |
Coastal crab fishery licenseRevises qualifications for coastal crab fishing licenses. Repeals RCW 75.30.420 and 75.30.450. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1696 1995–96 |
City & town boundary changesEstablishes a procedure whereby the boundaries of two cities or towns that are adjacently located, and all located in a county in which a boundary review board exists, may be adjusted. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1697 1995–96 |
Death investigations systemsDesignates funding sources to provide for death investigations systems. Repeals section 44, chapter 275, Laws of 1994. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |