All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5150 1995–96 |
Fish and wildlife habitatDirects the department of fish and wildlife to initiate a habitat incentives program through which an owner of forest lands may enter into an agreement with the director to enhance habitat for food fish on the landowner's property. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5151 1995–96 |
Growth management participtnAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5152 1995–96 |
Highway advertising controlGeneral use areas that no longer qualify for commercial or industrial uses because of closures attributed to the timer crisis maintain their former status as commercial and industrial areas. Signs visible from the highway are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5153 1995–96 |
Life-threatening animal contA person may use the defense of necessity if charged with illegally killing a wild animal. The legal elements of a defense of necessity are delineated. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5154 1995–96 |
Hunters' clothingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife may not adopt rules requiring hunters to wear hunter orange. The department may, however, adopt rules prohibiting modern firearms hunters from wearing camouflage. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5158 1995–96 |
Recreational fishingThe position of recreational administrator is created within the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The administrator must further the development of recreational fishing. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5160 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes supplemental appropriations for transportation. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5161 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsMakes transportation appropriations for the period ending June 30, 1997. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5163 1995–96 |
Candidate filing dates/procdThe regular filing period for candidates for public office begins on the second Monday of July and ends at the close of business on the following Friday. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill not only... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5168 1995–96 |
Student records/private schlPrivate schools must send a student's permanent records, including records of disciplinary action, to the public school where the student has transferred within two days of receiving a request for the student's records. When... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5170 1995–96 |
Juvenile records/school distThe appropriate school district is to be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who has committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain circumstances. The circumstances... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5171 1995–96 |
Hunters' clothingThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may adopt rules requiring hunters to wear hunter orange. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5172 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe State Auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee, is responsible for obtaining the services of a private firm to conduct performance audits of the State Investment Board. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5173 1995–96 |
Liquor licensingThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to designate a staff member to approve uncontested or unopposed liquor licenses. The procedure for transferring a liquor license to a new owner of an establishment is modified to resemble... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5174 1995–96 |
Alcohol server trainingDirects the board to take administrative action against the license held by an annual retail liquor licensee for noncompliance with the mandatory liquor server training program. Implements the program on January 1, 1996, and... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5176 1995–96 |
Liquor act enforcementOnce a month, an individual of lawful drinking age may bring up to two liters of spirits or wine or a case of beer into this state from another state without paying the liquor tax and markup. The liquor must be for personal or... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5177 1995–96 |
Crime victims restitutionThe Legislature finds that mediation can have beneficial results, including allowing victims an opportunity to confront offenders and to feel a sense of involvement in the case, increasing offenders' compliance with... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5178 1995–96 |
Securities investmentsThe customer is forwarded, within 30 days of execution, copies of the documents which set forth the customer's investment objectives, financial position, or financial needs. All other forms that are signed by the customer must... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5180 1995–96 |
Candidate order on ballotThe requirement that the names of candidates in partisan primaries be rotated on the ballots is repealed. The order of candidates names on primary, sample and absentee ballots is determined by lot following the closing of the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5181 1995–96 |
Charge cards/political subdvThe permissive use of charge cards by officers and employees of municipal corporations and political subdivisions is expanded to include reasonable and necessary municipal expenses in addition to authorized travel expenses.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5184 1995–96 |
Aggravatd first degree murdrRevises RCW 10.95.020 to include in the elements of aggravated first degree murder a person who commits a murder to obtain membership in an organization or association, and a person who commits a murder in immediate flight... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5185 1995–96 |
Failure to appear in courtA person who, during the previous 10 years, is convicted of any crime involving failure to appear at a court proceeding may not be released on his or her own personal recognizance. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5186 1995–96 |
Juv offendr confinmnt facltyThe Department of Social and Health Services is directed to plan, design, and construct its next confinement facility for "youthful offenders." Youthful offenders are those who reach the age of 18 prior to completing their... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5187 1995–96 |
Armed crimesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5188 1995–96 |
Juvenile dispositn standardsA juvenile disposition standards subcommittee is established under the Sentencing Guidelines Commission. It comprises a superior court judge, a prosecuting attorney, a representative from law enforcement, a juvenile court... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |