All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5114 1995–96 |
Insur commissnr's offc reorgRequires the plan to emphasize consolidation, streamlining, and cost-efficiency. Requires approval of the people at the next general election. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5115 1995–96 |
Political telemarketingTelemarketing is added to the list of activities that are political advertising. Telemarketing is defined as an organized program of contacting individuals by telephone. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5116 1995–96 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingEstablishes contribution and expenditure limits for state political offices. Requires approval of the people at the next general election. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5117 1995–96 |
Minors' working hoursDeclares an intent that restrictions on work hours of minors be established only by the legislature, and no agency may adopt rules further restricting the work hours of minors. Provides that minors may not be employed more... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5122 1995–96 |
Benton/Douglas Co. dist judgAn additional district court judge is authorized for Benton County, increasing the number of district court judges in the county from two to three. Douglas County is authorized to have one district court judge. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5123 1995–96 |
Bottled water/sales & use txBottled water, including artesian water, distilled water, drinking water, mineral water, natural water, and spring water, is exempt from retail sales and use tax. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5125 1995–96 |
Firearms/disposal by WSPAuthorizes the state patrol to determine the manner of disposal of firearms in its possession. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5126 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife seizure/forfThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is allowed to recover investigation and prosecution costs when property is seized or confiscated, and to recover restitution awards ordered by a court. "Net proceeds of forfeited property"... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5128 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesRecreational shellfish fishers may fish from a salmon charterboat. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5130 1995–96 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe provisions of law enacted in 1990 that limit the fuel tax transfers to the outdoor recreation account, the ORV and nonhighway vehicle account, and the snowmobile account to revenues attributable to the tax rate in effect... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5131 1995–96 |
IAC for outdoor eductn fundsThe recreation resource account is created. Monies received from the marine fuel tax refund account must be deposited into this account. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5132 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rulemaking Authority : The general rulemaking authority of certain agencies is removed. These agencies are authorized to adopt non-emergency rules only as specifically required by federal law or as specifically... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5133 1995–96 |
City/town council chairRequires the decision to have council meetings presided over by a council chair to be adopted by an ordinance. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5134 1995–96 |
Firearms possessionRevises provisions prohibiting the possession of a firearm by a person convicted or adjudicated of a felony offense. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5135 1995–96 |
Agency rules suspensionThe Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee is given direct authority to suspend agency rules without involving the Governor in the process. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5136 1995–96 |
Agency rules suspensionIn its recommendation to the Governor that an agency rule be suspended for failure to conform with the intent of the Legislature, the Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee must include a specific finding of legislative... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5137 1995–96 |
Administrative rules reviewClarification is added that JARRC speaks for both houses of the Legislature in its interpretation of legislative intent. JARRC's recommendation to the Governor that a rule be suspended creates a rebuttable presumption that the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5138 1995–96 |
Tolls/voter approvalLegislative intent is expanded and expresses the need for a public vote on proposed projects that charge user fees or tolls in order to enhance public support and confidence in the Public-Private Initiatives program and to... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5143 1995–96 |
Growth management participtnAuthorizes any county east of the crest of the Cascade mountains to opt out of growth management requirements by the process of referendum. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5144 1995–96 |
Uniform benefits packge schdIncludes physical therapy, rehabilitative, and physical medicine as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5145 1995–96 |
Growth mangmnt hearings brdsA party aggrieved by a final decision of a growth management hearings board may appeal the decision to the superior court of the county in which the dispute arose. If the dispute involves more than one county, the appeal may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5146 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise tax basisThe actual purchase price of a vehicle is used as the basis for determining tax value, rather than the MSRP. This is uniform for large trucks, passenger-type vehicles, and travel trailers and campers. Large trucks,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5147 1995–96 |
Agri safety & health stndrdsThe agricultural safety and health standards that were in effect on January 1, 1993 shall be the health and safety standards for agriculture. Other health and safety standards shall not apply to the agricultural industry. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5148 1995–96 |
Solid waste definitionDeclares that industrial wastes from dairy operations are not a solid waste for the purposes of chapter 70.95 RCW. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5149 1995–96 |
Salmon enhancementEncourages the development of cooperative groups and regional fisheries enhancement groups to improve the populations of anadromous fish. Designates the responsibilities of the departments of fish and wildlife, natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |