All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5838 1995–96 |
Student resale of free goodsFood services is eliminated from the list of exemptions. A new provision requires the institutions to adopt policies prohibiting the resale and distribution of goods and services obtained by students free or by contract. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5839 1995–96 |
Alternative livestock farmngThe Legislature declares that alternative livestock may provide a consistent source of food and offers opportunities for new jobs and increased farm income stability. The Legislature intends to establish a process to identify... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5840 1995–96 |
Driving with suspended licenA person who is cited for driving with license suspended or revoked in the third degree may mail proof of having obtained a valid Washington State driver's license to the court prior to the date scheduled for the person's... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5842 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumentA person who knowingly defaces a state monument or memorial is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who causes damage to a state monument or memorial does not need to act maliciously. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5843 1995–96 |
Public agency bond issuesAn action to determine the validity or legality of a local government bond issue must be brought no later than 60 days after the authorization date of the bonds. Notice is given, and jurisdiction is obtained, by publication of... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5844 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxDeletes references to amounts deducted for loss, to federal social security act, and to railroad retirement benefits in the definition of "disposable income" in RCW 84.36.383. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5845 1995–96 |
Broadcast copyright royaltesCopyright owners and performing rights societies who seek royalties from businesses must provide the businesses at least 48 hours before the execution of a contract or collection of royalties: (1) the name, address and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5846 1995–96 |
Offshore crab fisherySeasonal restrictions on persons holding Oregon or California crab fishing licenses who wish to land offshore crab into Washington are removed. However, single crab pots with individual floats must be used. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5847 1995–96 |
Publ assistnc/chiropracticRevises RCW 74.09.520 to authorize chiropractic services to persons receiving public assistance. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5849 1995–96 |
Sheriffs' residency requirmnProhibits residency requirements for county sheriffs' offices. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5850 1995–96 |
DSHS programs evaluationSubject to appropriation, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is required to contract with a public or private entity to study models for evaluating the effectiveness of programs within each division of the... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5851 1995–96 |
Water marketingFacilitates the development of a viable commodity market for water rights, encourages voluntary water market transfers, and removes existing administrative, legal, and economic barriers to the voluntary alienation of water... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5853 1995–96 |
Fire protctn dist chargesRevises procedures for the imposition of a benefit charge. Establishes an election procedure for revocation of the authority to impose a benefit charge. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5855 1995–96 |
State forest land transfersIf the county commissioners from a county with forest board transfer lands determine that these forest lands are needed by the county, the county commissioners may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources for... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5856 1995–96 |
Local improvement districtsA city or town may be divested of authority to proceed with the establishment of a local improvement district or a utility local improvement district, in cases where the improvement district is created by resolution of the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5858 1995–96 |
Workers' comp prompt paymentFinal compensation orders must be complied with by the Department of Labor and Industries within 60 days. Individuals entitled to compensation under a final order may institute proceedings to enforce the order and may be... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5859 1995–96 |
Injured wrkr's litigatn costWorkers or beneficiaries who win an appeal before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals are entitled to payment for their attorneys' fees for representation before the board, the fees of medical and other witnesses, and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5860 1995–96 |
Transprtn project cost estimThe department is required to submit separate appropriation requests for the preliminary engineering/right of way phase and construction phase for any improvement project with an estimated total cost of $15 million or greater.... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5861 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyBy July 1, 1997, all state chartered credit unions are required to join the federal share insurance program or a similar deposit insurance program approved by the director. The Washington Credit Union Share Guaranty... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5862 1995–96 |
Habitat/recreation land acquEstablishes a moratorium on the acquisition of habitat conservation and outdoor recreation lands. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5863 1995–96 |
Agency land purchase limitatProhibits purchase of land by state agencies in counties where more than sixty-five percent of the county is owned publicly, without the approval of the county and the legislature. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5864 1995–96 |
County public works bidsCounties with purchasing departments may contract on a competitive basis for public works. Counties with populations of 1,000,000 or more are limited in the size and type of public works projects which may be performed by... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5866 1995–96 |
K-12 learning technolgy progCreates the K-12 learning technologies grant program. Makes an appropriation of twenty-six million three hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. Repeals section 3, chapter 245, Laws of 1994, and section... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5867 1995–96 |
Drug offense finesDesignates the items to be included in determining "gross income." Requires deposit of the fines in the violence reduction and drug enforcement account. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5869 1995–96 |
UTC administrative hearingsThe Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the statutory requirement that it must conduct its administrative hearings by an administrative law judge assigned by the Office of Administrative Hearings. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |