All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5967 1995–96 |
Public school license platesBeginning January 1, 1996, DOL must issue license plates displaying a symbol of public schools. The DOL designs the plate, in consultation with the State Art Commission, based upon the submissions of students in public schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5968 1995–96 |
Fiscal growth factor definedThe fiscal growth factor is modified to reflect the percentage change in either state population or the enrollment in the K-12 school system, whichever is greater. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5969 1995–96 |
LBC renamedThe name of the LBC is changed to the Joint Committee on Performance Audits. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5970 1995–96 |
Transfer into LEOFFTransfers law enforcement officers employed by the state liquor control board or the state parks and recreation commission into LEOFF. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5971 1995–96 |
Assault weaponsMakes a violation of the ban on assault weapons a class C felony. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5972 1995–96 |
Firearms/state preemptionRevises RCW 9.41.290 to delete the total preemption of firearms regulation by the state | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5974 1995–96 |
Crane operatorsEstablishes a licensing procedure for all crane and hoist operators engaged in the construction industry. Designates the requirements for a class I, II, and III license. Creates a crane operators administration account. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5975 1995–96 |
Affordable housing/tax exempThe legislative authority of any county or city is authorized to exempt from the local real estate excise tax any transaction involving the sale of property that is going to be used as low-income housing. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5976 1995–96 |
LBC reimbursementA state agency undergoing a program and fiscal review under the Washington Sunset Act is required to reimburse the Legislative Budget Committee for the full cost of the review, as determined by the LBC. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5978 1995–96 |
Construction industry emplymInjured workers or their beneficiaries may not seek third-party damages against nonemployer owners, developers, general or prime contractors, suppliers, sub-contractors, design professionals, or construction managers for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5979 1995–96 |
Learning materials supportRequires the reimbursement of parents or guardians of children enrolled in an approved private school for the expense of learning materials in accordance with the designated guidelines. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5981 1995–96 |
Health care/confined personsHealth care service contractors, health maintenance organizations, certified health plans, disability insurers, and group and blanket disability insurers are prohibited from denying, refusing to issue or renew, and otherwise... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5982 1995–96 |
Youth job training & employmThe comprehensive plans of community public health and safety networks must include increasing the job readiness and employment opportunities for at-risk youth. Networks must distribute 25 percent of available funds for job... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5983 1995–96 |
Literature courses in schoolWhen the State Board of Education adopts rules establishing the criteria for a person to teach English, the rules must require coursework in American literature but cannot require coursework in the literature of any other... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5984 1995–96 |
Urban growth areas designatnRevises RCW 36.70A.110 and 36.70A.130 relating to the standards for designation of urban growth areas. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5985 1995–96 |
Transportatn faciltes improvRequires local governments where the service level falls below adopted standards to raise the necessary funds, through bonding or special taxes, and construct the necessary improvements. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5986 1995–96 |
School district bondsSchool districts' authority to issue limited tax general obligation bonds is expanded from the purchase of real and personal property to include funding outstanding indebtedness, purchase sites, erect buildings, improve energy... | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5987 1995–96 |
Recreational fishery/OregonRevises RCW 75.08.012 relating to the regulation of recreational fishery in waters adjacent to Oregon waters. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5988 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxProvides property tax relief for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5991 1995–96 |
Mobile/manufactrd home parksRequires cities and counties to establish land use regulations that protect mobile home and manufactured home parks. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5995 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxProvides property tax relief for residential property leased to disabled persons and low-income senior citizens. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |