All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5618 1995–96 |
Growth management requirmntsAuthorizes counties with a population of seventy-five thousand or less to remove themselves and their cities from growth management planning requirements. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5619 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdLimits state agency and commissioners of public lands appeals to a growth management hearings board. Revises grounds for findings of compliance with chapter 36.70A RCW. Authorizes the attorney general to provide assistance to... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5620 1995–96 |
Urban growth areasRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 43.62.035 relating to factors used in the establishment of urban growth areas. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5621 1995–96 |
Pollution liabilty insur prgThe functions of the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) are extended until June 1, 2001. PLIA is abolished as a separate state agency; its functions are transferred to the Department of General Administration. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5622 1995–96 |
Long-term care servicesThe legislation intends to expand and promote home and community long-term care services as less costly and preferred alternatives to institutional care. It is also intended that individuals become responsible for the cost of... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5623 1995–96 |
Gov services/competitv stratAuthorizes agencies to purchase services through contracts with individuals or businesses, if the contract is in compliance with RCW 43.19.1906. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5624 1995–96 |
Lodging damage/parent liabilThe parents or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor are liable for any damages caused by the minor when the minor receives a lodging or accommodation or uses the facilities at a hotel, motel, boarding house, or lodging... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5626 1995–96 |
Historic preservation counclThe members serving one-year, rotating terms are replaced by one representative of a local or state heritage organization. The provision for establishing a system of staggered terms is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5627 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe concise statement prepared by the Attorney General for statewide ballot measures must not exceed 25 words. While the term "referendum bill" is expressly added to the ballot measures covered by the amended subsection, other... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5628 1995–96 |
Automobile consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5631 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programProposes a structure whereby any small group of eight to twelve citizens meeting at times and places convenient to themselves may receive public information and queries on issues and communicate back to officials, themselves,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5634 1995–96 |
Unfunded agency activitiesIn preparing the Governor's biennial and supplemental budget documents that are submitted to the Legislature, the Director of Financial Management is required to provide a delineation of each agency's inactive, unfunded... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5635 1995–96 |
Property valuation limitLimits the valuation to one hundred twenty percent of the previous valuation. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5636 1995–96 |
Water resources commissionDesignates the duties and powers of the commission. Terminates the commission on June 30, 2001. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5637 1995–96 |
Sexully explct condct coercnProvides for the award of up to fifty thousand dollars for damages, plus injunctive relief. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5638 1995–96 |
Native Amer/internatl eductnThe Office of Indian Affairs conducts a comprehensive study of the role of native Americans in international education, cultural exchanges, and the world trade market. The tribes may include other issues and accept gifts and grants. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5639 1995–96 |
World languages instructionAlternative certification is available through the State Board of Education for individuals who demonstrate fluency in a language other than English and who are knowledgeable in the culture and history of other countries. Such... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5641 1995–96 |
World languages instructionThe Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the Commission on Student Learning, must conduct a study on instruction in world languages in the public schools, by January 1, 1996. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5642 1995–96 |
Exchange students & teachersIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must provide annual training for appropriate educational service district staff about bringing international exchange students and teachers into the public... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5644 1995–96 |
Community college in ChinaA planning committee is established to develop a proposal on a community college in the People's Republic of China. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5645 1995–96 |
International educationThe International Exchange Scholarship Program is created. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), with assistance from leaders in business, international trade, and education must annually award one-year scholarships... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5648 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |