All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2013 1995–96 |
Emergency managementTransfers emergency management functions from the department of community, trade, and economic development to the military department. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2014 1995–96 |
Environmental appealsRevises the rules for proceedings before a hearings board in RCW 43.21B.170. Provides that a judicial review shall be de novo with the burden of proof on the department. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2015 1995–96 |
Haz waste/solid waste exemptExempts solid waste from the extraction, beneficiation, and processing of ores and minerals, as excluded by federal regulations, from the requirements of chapter 70.105 RCW. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2017 1995–96 |
HOV lane restrictionsRequires the times for use of the HOV lanes to be prominently posted along the reserved portions of a highway facility. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2018 1995–96 |
Shellfish protectn districtsImproves the management of shellfish protection districts in order to protect the interests of local communities and to provide greater accountability regarding the policy and funding decisions made by local authorities. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2019 1995–96 |
Public safety/agency coordinDeclares an intent to ensure maximum cooperation between federal employees and local law enforcement authorities, and to ensure that federal employees who carry out arrests, searches, and seizures in this state receive the... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2020 1995–96 |
Insurance premiums/prepaymntRevises RCW 48.14.0201 and 48.14.022 relating to provisions for taxes on insurance premiums and prepayments. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2021 1995–96 |
Fisheries managementProhibits fishing for salmon and steelhead in all terminal areas except where it is specifically opened by the fish and wildlife commission. Includes the Indian commercial and subsistence fisheries, both on and off Indian reservations. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2023 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersProhibits counties from enforcing any regulations which denies the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family day-care provider's home facility. Designates the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2024 1995–96 |
Tenant deposits/interestRequires a landlord of any mobile home park with twenty-five or more lots to pay interest on any money paid to the landlord by a tenant as a deposit. Requires the funds to be placed in the mobile home park relocation fund.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2025 1995–96 |
Vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.100 to increase the award for damages for a manufacturer's failure to comply with a court's decree to replace or repurchase a vehicle from twenty-five to one hundred dollars for each day. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2026 1995–96 |
Skate center liabilityDefines the responsibilities and liabilities of skating center operators and persons who use skating centers. Provides civil penalties for violations of the act. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2027 1995–96 |
Sales tax credit vouchersDeclares that state revenues have exceeded the amount previously forecasted, and that the excess should be returned to the taxpayers of this state. Provides a system of credit vouchers which can be used as a credit against... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2028 1995–96 |
Vehicle sales/B & O tax exmpAuthorizes a business and occupation tax exemption for sale of motor vehicles at wholesale, or sale of a fleet as defined in RCW 70.120.010 | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2029 1995–96 |
Two-tier property tax systemDeclares that the purpose of the study is an objective exam of two-tier property tax systems and potential application of such a system in the state, with an emphasis on its effectiveness in revitalizing the downtown cores of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2030 1995–96 |
Natural Resources boardRemoves the commissioner of public lands from the board of natural resources. Expands and diversifies board membership. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2034 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college fee refundStatutory tuition and fee refund policies are adopted for technical colleges and revised for community colleges. The governing board of each college is required to refund at least 80 percent of tuition and fees for students... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2035 1995–96 |
Swimming poolsRevises RCW 70.90.120 to increase the threshold level for preconstruction reviews, inspections, and permit requirements from less than fifteen to less than forty home owners. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2037 1995–96 |
Public disclosureConsolidates and revises public disclosure laws. Repeals RCW 42.17.021 and 42.17.630. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2038 1995–96 |
School nurse/student ratiosRequires a report by December 1, 2000, on the results of implementing the prescribed nurse/student ratio. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2039 1995–96 |
Water rights permitsA person is granted a water right if: (1) the person filed an application with the Department of Ecology for a water right or water right transfer before December 31, 1994; (2) the person placed water to beneficial use for... | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2040 1995–96 |
Lodging excise tax/San JuansSpecifies the authorized uses of the special excise tax on lodging. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2041 1995–96 |
State trust land revenuesDeclares an intent to evaluate the feasibility of developing an alternative trust land revenue management system that provides for a more consistent and predictable revenue stream to trust beneficiaries. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2044 1995–96 |
Electrical inspectionsGives to counties the same authority to perform electrical inspections as cities currently exercise. Directs the counties to consider employing the trained persons currently employed by the department of labor and industries. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2045 1995–96 |
Educ employees labor relatnsEstablishes mandatory arbitration procedures to settle disputes between educational employers and employees. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |