All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1698 1995–96 |
Local transit taxDirects the department of revenue to determine a local transit tax rate for each municipality for the previous calendar year. Declares that the tax rate shall be equivalent to the sales and use tax for the municipality that... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1699 1995–96 |
Real estate excise tx applicRevises RCW 82.45.010 to provide an exemption for sales to public entities from the real estate excise tax. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1701 1995–96 |
Library capital facilty areaAuthorizes creation of the library capital facility areas for the purpose of financing the construction of library facilities. Establishes procedures for the formation of the capital facility areas. Repeals RCW 27.14.010,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1703 1995–96 |
Credit cards/paymnt to stateThe requirement that liquor purchased from a state liquor store or agency be paid for in cash is repealed. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1708 1995–96 |
Commun corrctns offcrs/fireaAuthorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1713 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victims/minrsAuthorizes the minor to give consent. Requires an attempt to contact the parent if the minor agrees. Does not require the parent to pay for the examination. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1714 1995–96 |
New/expanded business/tax dfA statewide retail sales and use tax deferral program for a new or expanded manufacturing operation is created. The deferral applies to state and local sales and use tax on materials and labor, including services necessary for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1715 1995–96 |
Private schooling/educ grantAuthorizes grants for educational services for children in private schools or receiving home-based instruction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1716 1995–96 |
Educatn tax credits/reimbursDeclares that a person is entitled to a reimbursement of one-half of the total amount of state property taxes if he or she has provided home schooling to children living in the residence. Authorizes reimbursement of state... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1717 1995–96 |
County sheriffs' residencyProhibits residency requirements for county sheriffs' offices. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1718 1995–96 |
Educ emplyees' years of servProvides for the determination of years of service for licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nurses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1719 1995–96 |
Office of inspector generalThe Attorney General's Office investigates criminal acts of abuse and fraud in DSHS's programs. DSHS continues the primary responsibility for fraud and abuse detection and refers cases to the Attorney General. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1720 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudTransfers public assistance fraud investigations to the office of the attorney general. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1721 1995–96 |
Comm rehabil program prodctsThe term "sheltered workshops" is replaced with the term "community rehabilitation programs." The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "severely disabled." State agencies are required to purchase products and/or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1723 1995–96 |
Fair campaign practicesRevises definitions relating to campaign practices. Revises provisions pertaining to use of public resources for local government political campaigns. Revises financial affairs reports for gifts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1726 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesDirects the authorities to use the supplemental alternative public works contracting procedures set forth in chapter 39.10 RCW in connection with the design, construction, reconstruction, improvement, alteration, repair, or... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1728 1995–96 |
Growth management/water invnRequires that the growth within the urban growth areas in the county, and growth outside the urban growth area boundaries shall be coordinated with the growth water availability formula under RCW 36.70A.070(1). | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1729 1995–96 |
Lake water/noncommcl irrigatLegislative findings are made. On its own initiative or in response to a petition submitted by at least 10 percent of the owners of single-family residences abutting a lake or reservoir, the Department of Ecology must... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1731 1995–96 |
Education fundingRevises Initiative Measure No. 601 to provide for adequate funding for education. | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1732 1995–96 |
Volume-based taxes/increasesThe scheduled increases in the cigarette, beer and liquor taxes for the health services account are delayed until a review of the potential adverse effects of the tax increases is completed and the tax increases are reenacted... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1734 1995–96 |
Blood/breath alcohol testingExtends the fee to any offense committed on or after July 1, 1993. Repeals section 44, chapter 275, Laws of 1994. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1735 1995–96 |
Fire truck weight limitRevises RCW 46.44.091 to increase weight limits for fire trucks. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1736 1995–96 |
Commercial driving instructrA person who qualifies under administrative rule to teach the classroom and laboratory phases must pay a $10 exam fee. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1737 1995–96 |
Gulf War veterans' benefitsRevises RCW 41.04.005 to qualify Gulf War veterans for benefits. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |