All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5486 1995–96 |
Water rights processingTo catch up on the backlog of water right applications, the department is required to expedite processing applications in areas of no known shortage and to promptly deny applications in areas of known shortage. The date of... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5487 1995–96 |
Water resources boardA state water resources board is established. The board has authority over water resource policy and flood management policy matters, but these programs are to remain housed within the Department of Ecology. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5488 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating circumstance the court may consider when exercising its discretion to impose an exceptional sentence is whether the offense was one of domestic violence. A domestic violence offense is an offense... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5490 1995–96 |
Liquor store privatizationState-run liquor stores and agencies are phased out of existence and replaced by privately owned and operated retail liquor stores. Sale of Franchises . The LCB is authorized to auction off franchises for 164 privately owned... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5491 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender dispositnsThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5492 1995–96 |
Hunting methodsMakes it unlawful to hunt bear by the aid of baiting. Makes it unlawful to hunt bear, cougar, bobcat, or lynx with the aid of dogs. Makes violations a class C felony offense. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5493 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systLocal boards of health are to adopt regulations concerning on-site systems. State Board of Health standards for on-site sewage systems are advisory only. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5494 1995–96 |
Watershed planning & managmnDeclares an intent to ensure the development of watershed resource management plans that will provide certainty as to water quality, water availability, and habitat conservation measures that must be known and considered for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5496 1995–96 |
Retiremnt contribtns/exemptnEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5497 1995–96 |
Used oil recyclingLegislative findings are made that it is in the best interest of the state to provide incentives for collection and rerefining of household used oil, and that oil manufacturers should be encouraged to form partnerships with... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5498 1995–96 |
Parents' rights/educationRequires the board of directors of a school district to make available to a parent any educational program and all instructional materials. Provides that a student may not be placed in an experimental, special, or pilot class... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5499 1995–96 |
Essentl academc learning reqThe Commission on Student Learning is given an additional year to develop the assessment system for the sciences, civics and history, geography, arts, health and fitness, analytical thinking, and career knowledge. The initial... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5501 1995–96 |
Hospital inspectn/regulatnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5502 1995–96 |
Service & delivery vehiclesThe Department of Licensing, Traffic Safety Commission, Washington State Patrol and other organizations, as determined by the Senate Transportation Committee, are directed to distribute information on the use of an additional... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5504 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impct soundprAny existing waivers and easements obtained by the port district as a condition to its provision of soundproofing insulation are declared void as against public policy. The requirement for the structure's owner to grant these... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5505 1995–96 |
False child abuse accusatnsAuthorizes a penalty of not more than one thousand dollars and reasonable attorney fees incurred in recovering the penalty. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5506 1995–96 |
False allegations of abuseRevises RCW 26.09.191 to allow bad faith, false allegations of physical or sexual abuse to be considered in making a parenting plan. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5507 1995–96 |
Law enforcement collectv barFor purposes of the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, "uniform personnel" include, among others, law enforcement officers in cities with a population of 2,500 or more and in counties with a population of 10,000 or... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5508 1995–96 |
Publ safety emplyes/pensionsIncludes service as a police cadet, as a publicly employed paramedic, and as a fire fighter for an institution of higher education in the retirement plan provisions of chapter 41.26 RCW. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5509 1995–96 |
LEOFF plan IThe director's rules regarding disability retirement applications and reexaminations must recognize that disability leave pay continues until: (1)The disability board is awarded a retirement allowance to the member; or (2)A... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5511 1995–96 |
Natural resources brd auditThe State Auditor is directed to conduct an independent audit of the fiduciary performance of the Board of Natural Resources related to trust governance and management of common school trust lands. The audit must be completed... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5512 1995–96 |
Property tax/retird & disablDisposable income does not include a one-time withdrawal from a pension or other retirement plan which does not represent continuing income payments. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5513 1995–96 |
Lost horse ownershipThe director may cause an animal that is impounded as a public nuisance to be sold at either a public livestock market sale or other public sale. This bill applies retroactively as of December 1, 1994. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |