All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5581 1995–96 |
Pollution liability insurnceThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5582 1995–96 |
Services to children/tax exmThe B&O tax does not apply to nonprofit organizations in respect to amounts derived from provision of (1) child care resource and referral services; (2) services related to the adoption of minor children; and (3) child... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5585 1995–96 |
Campaign contribtns/spendingProvides limits on campaign contributions and provides incentives for candidates to voluntarily limit their own campaign spending. Requires candidates for state office to sign and file a statement of acceptance or rejection of... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5586 1995–96 |
TelemarketingProvides that all telemarketing political advertising must include the sponsor's name and a statement indicating the candidate or political committee on whose behalf the advertising is done. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5587 1995–96 |
School architectural plansExempts those school districts which select a design plan on file with the superintendent's office. Requires the districts to contact the design professional to agree to verify and adapt the plan for fifteen percent less than... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5588 1995–96 |
Private communctns protectnIt is illegal to intercept, record or transmit any private communication transmitted between two or more individuals by a device designed to intercept, record, or transmit without the consent of all participants, except in... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5589 1995–96 |
Minimum wageEffective January 1, 1996, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.25 per hour. Effective January 1, 1997, the state minimum wage for those 18 and older is $5.43 per hour. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5591 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs' cmpThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5593 1995–96 |
Water rights permit backlogProvides for a one-year increase in the exempt well classification to eliminate almost two-thirds of the backlog of water rights applications. Authorizes provisional permits to be valid for a five-year period. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5594 1995–96 |
Tax levy limitations loweredDecreases the limitation on tax levies from one hundred six percent to one hundred five and one-half percent. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5595 1995–96 |
HOV lane project fundingIncreases the authorized general obligation bond issue from one hundred million dollars to one hundred eighty-six million one hundred thousand dollars to finance the projects. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5596 1995–96 |
Physician aid in dyingA statutory right is created for a mentally competent terminally ill adult to ask a physician for medication to assist in dying. The patient makes a voluntary, revocable written or videotaped request for such assistance,... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5598 1995–96 |
Centennial clean water fundThe statutory provisions that expires in 1995 are removed from statute. Language is added to the intent section governing the water quality account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5599 1995–96 |
Dental appliances taxationDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than services. Thus, if the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent rate would apply. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5600 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5601 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5602 1995–96 |
Gambling devicesAuthorizes gambling devices to any entity holding a gambling license if they are authorized on Indian or federal lands. Repeals RCW 9.46.235. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5603 1995–96 |
Punch board & pull-tab accesPunch board and pull-tab devices operated in establishments frequented by minors must be placed out of the direct sight of children. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5604 1995–96 |
Vessel registrationThe exemption from registration and excise tax requirements for vessel dealers is emphasized. Vessel dealers are authorized to pool purchase money security deposits into a single trust account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5607 1995–96 |
State govnmt performnc auditThe Legislative Budget Committee and the Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee are consolidated and re-constituted into a new Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5608 1995–96 |
Frances H. Morgan chldrn cntFrancis Haddon Morgan Children's Center is removed from the list of residential habilitation centers permanently established to provide services to people with developmentally disabilities. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5611 1995–96 |
Publ works bids/subcontractrRequires the protest to be submitted within twenty-four hours of the bid award. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5612 1995–96 |
Hood Canal salmonProhibits the approval of commercial fishing gear in Hood Canal unless specified criteria are met. Requires hatcheries to emphasize the production of chinook salmon and coho salmon. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5617 1995–96 |
Insurance fraudCurrent laws are modified or expanded to address insurance fraud, including anti-rebating laws, anti-fraud plans by insurance companies, and an anti-fraud bureau operated jointly by the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |