All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5778 1995–96 |
Law enforcmnt bill of rightsEstablishes a set of conditions under which an investigation or interrogation of a law enforcement officer must be conducted. Prohibits any requirement for an officer to disclose information about income, assets, or debts... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5779 1995–96 |
Animal populatn contrl fundsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to create a special license plate and charge fees for its issuance to fund spaying and neutering services on pets owned by low-income persons. A new account is established in the state... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5781 1995–96 |
Persons transporting studntsDeclares that any rules adopted by the state board of education governing persons who transport students shall not apply to nonhigh school districts having an enrollment of twenty-five or fewer students. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5782 1995–96 |
Birth parent/adopted contactThe process by which confidential intermediaries must operate when searching for birth parents or adopted persons is changed. Before intermediaries may attempt to contact adoptees on behalf of natural relatives, they must... | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5783 1995–96 |
Agency internal complaintsThe Legislature finds that state departments should adopt internal discrimination complaint procedures, that investigation of discrimination complaints be completed within reasonable time limits, and that the informal... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5784 1995–96 |
Fire protectn dist chargesAn agreed payment by a public housing authority to a fire protection district for fire protection services must be equal to the benefit charges paid if the property subject to the agreement is privately owned. Substitute Bill... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5785 1995–96 |
Armed forces veterans memorlDeclares the east capitol campus the armed forces veterans memorial plaza. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5786 1995–96 |
Professional baseballIt is a misdemeanor to advertise that a professional baseball team is participating in major league baseball unless 75 percent of the team's players were members of a major league baseball team on August 12 of the previous... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5787 1995–96 |
Public drinking water systmsThe drinking water assistance account is created in the state treasury. Funds placed in the account may include, but are not limited to, proceeds from bond sales, transfers from other accounts, and federal financial assistance. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5788 1995–96 |
Welfare fraudDeclares that persons convicted of welfare fraud shall be ineligible for public assistance for sixty months. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5789 1995–96 |
Offenders/child accomplicesAdds an additional twelve months to the presumptive sentence for any ranked offense committed by an adult involving the use of an accomplice who is a minor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5790 1995–96 |
Wine and wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5791 1995–96 |
Camps & conferences/tax exmpThe B&O and sales tax do not apply to sales by an organization at a camp or conference center on property which is owned by a nonprofit community service organization, church, or youth organization and which is exempt from... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5792 1995–96 |
Publ assistance recip paymntProvides that recipients who report more than two lost or stolen checks shall receive a rent voucher for the duration of their eligibility for public assistance. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5793 1995–96 |
Community work expernce progEstablishes the program for participants who have not secured permanent employment during the first two years of the job opportunities and basic skills training program. Requires participation in the community work experience... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5794 1995–96 |
JOBS program perfrmnce auditThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) must audit performance-based contracts with private nonprofit contractors for JOBS services for the period between June 30, 1993 and July 1, 1997. This audit determines the effectiveness... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5796 1995–96 |
Publ hospital dist/self-insuIncludes public hospital districts as authorized self-insurers. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5797 1995–96 |
Mental condition examinationWhen a court orders an examination of a defendant because there is reason to doubt his or her competency, a preliminary examination must be conducted in the jail or correctional facility where the defendant is being confined,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5798 1995–96 |
Hazardous substnce cleanupThe existing language directing the department's cleanup standards to be at least as stringent as the federal cleanup law and all applicable state and federal laws is deleted. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5802 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesRestrictions on the designation of housing authority commissioners are altered. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5803 1995–96 |
Patient quality carePhysician Decision-making . Physicians are permitted, under certain circumstances, to refer patients to care outside the managed care plan in which the patient is enrolled. Whistle-blower protections are stated for physicians... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5805 1995–96 |
School enrollment reportingThe first enrollment count day of each school year is the second Monday of the school year, or the second Monday in September, whichever is later. The enrollment count day for October through May continues to be the first... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5807 1995–96 |
School district surveysSchool districts may spend funds to determine public concerns and opinions about districts' instructional programs. Districts may also spend funds to get information to help the board decide whether to hold elections on... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5808 1995–96 |
Asian Pacific American commsRenames the commission on Asian-American affairs as the commission on Asian Pacific American affairs. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |