All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5681 1995–96 |
Tobacco/illegal activitiesPenalties which the Liquor Control Board may impose upon retail establishments for selling tobacco products to those under age 18 or for failing to properly display notice regarding the illegality of sale of tobacco to minors... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5682 1995–96 |
Hotel-motel tax/island cityThe authority to use this special hotel/motel excise tax fund for the funding of specific events, festivals and promotional infrastructures including, but not limited to, an ocean beach boardwalk is extended to a city wholly... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5683 1995–96 |
Northwest WA postsecondry edThe Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), in consultation with the city of Everett and the tri-county area, must evaluate the postsecondary education needs of the area, and based upon those findings evaluate and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5686 1995–96 |
Early release programsAn offender may receive earned early release time for participating in a training or educational program, only if the offender actually completes the program. The department must coordinate educational programs between... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5690 1995–96 |
Significant roadside activtyThe Department of Transportation is required to provide for public notification and the opportunity for public comment from owners of property abutting a highway right of way before undertaking significant maintenance... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5691 1995–96 |
Commodity commission assessmThe Washington Hop Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on hops from the current $2.50 to $3.00 per bale. The Mint Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on mint from the current rate of three and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5692 1995–96 |
Business/nonprofit corp lawsRestructures nonprofit corporations statues. Repeals provisions of chapters 24.03, 24.06, 24.12, 24.20, 24.24, 24.28, and 23.86 RCW. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5693 1995–96 |
Corporation financial reprtsAll nonprofit organizations listed in the Nonprofit Corporations Act with either assets of at least $5 million, expenses of at least $1 million, or both, must complete a nonprofit corporation financial form provided by the... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5694 1995–96 |
Citizen suggestion programProvides a process for the citizens of the state to make suggestions to the state government to improve quality, processes, procedures, and service. Authorizes the granting of citizen suggestion awards. Provides for citizen... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5695 1995–96 |
Growth management planningAuthorizes the population projections to be made on the basis of growth indicator standards adopted by the county legislative authority. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5696 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/logging industExtends the employer workers' compensation group self-insurance provisions to the logging industry. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5697 1995–96 |
Driver's license renewalDeclares that a driver's license issued under RCW 46.20.161 shall expire on the fifth anniversary of the licensee's birthdate. Revises fee requirements for licenses. Creates the temporary licensing technology account. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5698 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe jurisdictnThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5701 1995–96 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe boards of regents of the University of Washington and Washington State University consist of nine members, one from each congressional district. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5702 1995–96 |
School constructn/art eductnRevenues from the state lottery previously designated for the state's general fund are divided as follows: (1) 94 percent is deposited into the common school construction fund for school construction and (2) 6 percent is used... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5703 1995–96 |
Absentee ballotsAuthorizes the verification of signatures on or after the tenth day prior to the election. Provides that the opening of the return and security envelopes shall not commence until after 8:00 o'clock p.m. on the day of the election. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5704 1995–96 |
Miniature boiler permitsDeletes the requirement for the issuance of a special permit to operate a boiler that it is appropriate only for miniature boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5706 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5707 1995–96 |
Building code enforcementPromotes the increase of the supply of affordable housing through a program of regulatory reform of the building code enforcement systems in order to place more reliance on the national model code system to encourage... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5708 1995–96 |
Plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5709 1995–96 |
Agency rules durationAn agency's statutory authority to adopt rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. After the agency's statutory rule-making authority... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5710 1995–96 |
Retirement syst overpaymentsAuthorizes the department to issue an order and notice of assessment specifying the amount due, including interest, to be remitted to the department. Requires notice of the right to appeal. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5711 1995–96 |
Retiree benefits calculationDeclares that the annual compensation taken into account in calculating retiree benefits shall not exceed the limits imposed by section 401(a)(17) of the federal internal revenue code. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |