All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5712 1995–96 |
Retirmnt contributn paymentsDeclares that it is the responsibility of employers to accurately report their employees' compensation and service, and to ensure that all required member and employer contributions are transferred to the department of... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5713 1995–96 |
Retirement systm death benefProvides retirement system benefits upon death of member or retiree. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5714 1995–96 |
Forest practices regulationDeclares that it is in the public interest that the state implements the policies of RCW 76.09.010(2) in a manner that is compatible with the primary use of the forest lands of the state and the maintenance of a viable forest... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5715 1995–96 |
Primary candidates' pamphletDirects the secretary of state to allocate space in the pamphlet to candidates or nominees according to the respective offices sought. Repeals RCW 29.80.050 and 29.80.060. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5716 1995–96 |
Educatnl employees/labor relThe Educational Employment Relations Act is amended to provide, in case of a bargaining impasse, binding arbitration in addition to mediation and fact-finding. Negotiations between the school district and the employees'... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5717 1995–96 |
Sellers of travel registratnSeveral modifications are made to the sellers of travel act. A sellers of travel recovery account is established. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5719 1995–96 |
Earned early release timeOffenders may not use any earned early release time until they have completed a high school education or received a passing score on their general educational development test (GED). The department is directed to revise its... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5720 1995–96 |
Childhood immunizationsEstablishes a schedule for appropriate immunizations against vaccine preventable infectious diseases for adults and children. Establishes an immunization incentive program for local health jurisdictions to allow a twenty... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5721 1995–96 |
Recreatnl vehcles' emissionsExempts recreational vehicles from emissions tests. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5722 1995–96 |
Service providers/favoritismProhibits the appearance of favoritism in state selection of service providers or underwriters. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5723 1995–96 |
Leased equipment or vehiclesA person is guilty of criminal possession of leased or rented machinery, equipment, or a motor vehicle if the value of the item exceeds $1,500, the person fails to return the item despite a written agreement to do so, and is... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5725 1995–96 |
Privileged communicationsA peer support counselor may not be compelled to testify about any communication made to the counselor by an officer while receiving counseling. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5726 1995–96 |
Local gambling taxesProvides that taxation of punch boards and pull-tabs shall not exceed two and one-half percent of gross receipts, nor shall taxation of social card games exceed ten percent of the gross revenue from such games if located... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5727 1995–96 |
Polling/regist places accessLocal election officials must modify, relocate, retain, or designate alternate polling places to assure accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons. The requirement that county auditors make a report to the Secretary of... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5729 1995–96 |
Affordable housing eligibltyThe definition of "affordable housing" for the purposes of the Affordable Housing Program is changed. For private individual home ownership projects with multiple funding sources, housing costs can be as high as 35 percent of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5730 1995–96 |
Forest land transfers/parksLand is not removed from classification or designation if an agency that would be exempt from the tax manifests its intent in writing, or by other official action, to acquire an interest in the land in a transaction that would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5731 1995–96 |
Mobile home/factry built houLocal governments are authorized to approve any alteration or modification made to an existing mobile home, commercial coach or recreational vehicle. No factory built housing or commercial structure may be modified prior to or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5732 1995–96 |
Medical waste incinerationIncineration of medical waste, except anatomical waste, is prohibited in an area that is zoned residential by a city or county. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5733 1995–96 |
Comprehensive plan rural eleRevises RCW 36.70A.070 relating to comprehensive plan rural elements so as to allow a child of an owner of agricultural land to build a house on the land. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5734 1995–96 |
School site-councilsRevises RCW 42.30.020 to make school site-councils subject to the open public meetings act. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5736 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsRevises RCW 42.17.160, 42.17.190, and 43.88.030 relating to public agency lobbyists. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5737 1995–96 |
Child contact/injunctionsAuthorizes courts to grant injunctions that forbid contact between a child and a person over age eighteen when the contact is detrimental to the child. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5738 1995–96 |
SPI performance auditThe State Auditor is directed to conduct a performance audit of the OSPI. The audit evaluates: (a) whether OSPI is conducting the duties and tasks required by state law economically and efficiently; (b) the causes of any... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5740 1995–96 |
Medical records preservationDeclares that it is necessary that hospitals retain and preserve certain medical records. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5741 1995–96 |
Tattoo artists/color techncnDeclares an intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide these services to the public. Creates the permanent color technician and tatoo artist advisory committee.... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |