All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5260 1995–96 |
Fair fundThe fair fund is added to the list of funds that receive interest earned on the fund balance. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5261 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established to advise and to represent private property owners in judicial, legislative or administrative proceedings involving governmental actions that raise the issue of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5262 1995–96 |
Priv property rights ombudsmAn office of ombudsman for private property rights is established in the Office of Administrative Hearings. The ombudsman shall have only the authority to advise private property owners on issues of constitutional takings that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5263 1995–96 |
PUD commissionersRevises procedures for the election of public utility district commissioners. Repeals RCW 54.40.010, 54.40.030, and 54.40.050. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5264 1995–96 |
Liquor purchase identificatnUnited States armed forces identification cards issued to active duty personnel, reservists, retired personnel and military dependents are allowed as proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5265 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersProvisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The Attorney General's Office may investigate debt adjusters. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5268 1995–96 |
Licensing dept services acctUse of the licensing services account is restricted to purchasing and upgrading equipment and for reimbursement to the county auditor. The funds in the account are in addition to existing state funds used for equipment... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5270 1995–96 |
State rules/federal requirmnNo rule may differ from the requirements of federal law or regulation unless the Legislature specifically authorizes the differing rule. Any rule that currently differs from federal law or regulation expires two years after the | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5271 1995–96 |
Fed agents/arrest w/o warrntOfficers of the United States Forest Service and the National Park Service may arrest without a warrant in certain circumstances, if those special agents are certified to the state of Washington that they have received proper... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5272 1995–96 |
Oil spill risk reductionAn owner or operator of a covered vessel may petition the Office of Marine Safety (OMS) for a waiver of rules or requirements relating to vessel inspection, plan compliance or vessel operation, if the owner or operator has... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5273 1995–96 |
Election canvassing boardsThe Secretary of State may adopt rules governing the delegation of the responsibilities of county canvassing boards. However, the responsibility for determination of the validity of challenged or special ballots and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5277 1995–96 |
Indian gaming/compactsThe approval process for tribal state compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a proposed compact or amendments to an existing compact, the Director of the Gambling... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5280 1995–96 |
Race track facility/tax defrA sales and use tax deferral program for the labor and materials associated with the construction of a new thoroughbred horse racing facility in Western Washington is established. An application for deferral of taxes must be... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5281 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is eliminated. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5283 1995–96 |
Optometry board membershipProvides that, effective July 1, 1995, the composition of the optometry board will include three optometrists, one ophthalmologist, and one optician. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5284 1995–96 |
Optometry board dutiesRevises RCW 18.54.070 to delete the requirement that the board adopt rules and regulations to govern the practice of optometry. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5285 1995–96 |
Tuition recovery trust fundAmends the citation to RCW 43.84.092 to RCW 28C.10.082. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5286 1995–96 |
Educational grant accountThe state educational grant account is changed to a trust fund, allowing funds to be committed to a student years in advance of his or her actual entrance into college. The fund is used not only to support existing outreach... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5288 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWashington scholars who receive the award after June 30, 1994, are eligible to receive a cash grant for undergraduate study at either in-state independent or public institutions, if the money is appropriated. Several... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5290 1995–96 |
Faculty diversity programThe Doctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity Program is created. The purposes of the program include increasing the number of ethnic minorities available to teach in academic disciplines in which ethnic minorities are... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5291 1995–96 |
Port rates and chargesThe requirement that a port district is required to file a schedule for its rates for port activities with the UTC is removed. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5293 1995–96 |
State indebtednessPayments of state treasury funds or higher education operating fees for lease purchase agreements for real property are included in the calculation of the statutory and constitutional debt limits. Real property does not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5295 1995–96 |
Salaries for elected officlsIncreases the citizen membership from eight to nine. Provides for the replacement of a member who relinquishes the position by two or more unexcused absences. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5296 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesCON is phased out under the following schedule: As of July 1, 1995, the following no longer requires CON review: ambulatory care centers; sales or leases of hospitals; nursing home capital expenditures exceeding the $1.2... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5298 1995–96 |
Health care corprtn & compnyHealth care professionals licensed, certified, or registered under the state's Business and Professions Act, except dentists, may become shareholders in a professional service corporation or members of a professional limited... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |