All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2246 1995–96 |
Academic-based education actRevises curriculum requirements. Establishes requirements and procedures for grade-level exit examinations. Revises the provisions relating to the Washington commission on academic learning. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2247 1995–96 |
Managed care entities/discloDesignates the information which a managed care entity must include in the disclosure forms required by the act. Declares that the act does not provide a private cause of action, but solely an administrative remedy to the... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2249 1995–96 |
Private property regulationRequires a governmental entity to pay compensation to the owner of real property when it causes a regulatory taking of any part of the property. Designates situations when compensation is not required. Limits the compensation... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2251 1995–96 |
Public funds accountabilityDeclares an intent to further restrict the expenditure of public agency moneys to ensure the impartiality of the election process. Provides that corporations deriving more than twenty-five percent of its gross income from dues... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2252 1995–96 |
US historical document studyProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2257 1995–96 |
Juvenile justiceRevises provisions relating to the participation of parents or guardians at juvenile court hearings. Authorizes pilot projects to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2258 1995–96 |
Beer, liquor, cigarette taxAmends RCW 66.24.290, 82.08.150, and 82.24.020 to eliminate the increases in the taxes. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5004 1995–96 |
Washington park arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5005 1995–96 |
Property tax refund interestInterest on administrative refunds made by petition to the county treasurer accrues from the date of payment. The bill applies to claims made after January 1, 1996. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5006 1995–96 |
Property tax rate loweredThe state levy is reduced by $0.65 to $2.95, and the 1 percent limit is reduced statutorily to 0.935 percent. This change applies to taxes levied in 1995 for collection in 1996, and thereafter. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5007 1995–96 |
Toll roads and highwaysAgreements between a private entity and the department that involve a toll road or toll highway cannot be approved unless the toll facility is first approved by the voters of the legislative district or districts containing... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5008 1995–96 |
Property tax/senior & retirdRevises exemption provisions for qualified persons who have a combined disposable income of thirty-six thousand dollars or less, and who are at least sixty-five years of age. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1996 and... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5009 1995–96 |
Drugs sales and use taxOver-the-counter drugs, including vitamins, are exempt from sales and use tax. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5010 1995–96 |
Indigent persons' remainsThe requirement that the body of a deceased indigent be unclaimed by a relative or church organization as a condition of burial at county expense is deleted. The phrase "including a recipient of public assistance" which... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5013 1995–96 |
Food fish/enhanced food fishLandings of tuna, mackerel, and jack are not subject to landing taxes or delivery license fees. The department may collect data on tuna landings. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5014 1995–96 |
Salmon eggs sale prohibitionDirects the department to utilize all salmon eggs for the purpose of salmon population rehabilitation. Repeals RCW 75.08.245. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5015 1995–96 |
Retirement contribution rateEvery two years, beginning in 1995, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council will adopt the long-term economic assumptions to be used in setting the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees' Retirement System, the... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5016 1995–96 |
Salmon fishing/unemployedDeclares a purpose to provide a special base year for persons who are unemployed as a result of the closure of the salmon fishing season in Washington waters. Provides for a determination of unemployment benefits or disaster... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5018 1995–96 |
Personal property taxesIf a property tax is paid on personal property in another state, the property is not subject to tax in this state for the same year. If a property tax is paid on personal property in one county of this state, the property is... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5020 1995–96 |
Employment of minorsProvides for the issuance of a permit and a variance by the department of labor and industries upon a finding that the terms of employment are sufficient to protect the health, safety, and welfare of employed minors. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5021 1995–96 |
Outdoor burningThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5023 1995–96 |
Pistol safety trainingIn addition to the other requirements pertaining to purchase of a pistol, a firearms dealer may not deliver a pistol to a purchaser until the purchaser satisfactorily completes a training course, approved by the Department of... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5024 1995–96 |
Offender health care costsThe Department of Corrections is authorized to charge offenders nominal co-payments of at least $3.00 per visit for offender-initiated, non-emergency health care services. Payments are collected directly from an offender's... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5025 1995–96 |
Criminal profiteering actThe provision repealing the Criminal Profiteering Act is repealed, thus keeping the law in effect. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5028 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionWith regard to domestic violence convictions, only persons who commit domestic violence offenses on or after July 1, 1994, are precluded from possessing firearms. With regard to harassment offenses, only persons who commit the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |