All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2080 1995–96 |
Transportation fundingThe state transportation agencies' Omnibus Capital and Operating Appropriations Act for the 1995-97 fiscal biennium is enacted. The total appropriation for transportation agencies is $3.134 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5364 1995–96 |
Transportation project bondsThe bond issue supporting the public-private initiatives program is supported by the motor vehicle fund instead of the transportation fund in order to avoid the state and constitutional debt ceiling problems. The bond... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1102 1995–96 |
Shellfish tax exemptionShellfish which are raised from eggs or larvae, and which are under the physical control of the grower at all times, are exempt from excise tax provisions. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1440 1995–96 |
Blood bank tax exemptionsThe property tax exemption for nonprofit blood banks is extended to include nonprofit tissue banks. The property tax exemption is also extended from property owned by nonprofit blood banks to property leased by nonprofit blood... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1908 1995–96 |
Long-term careNURSING HOME CENSUS REDUCTION - The Department of Social and Health Services is required to assist 1,600 nursing home eligible individuals obtain other types of care. The department is required to provide an assessment of all... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1913 1995–96 |
Film prodctn co./tax exemptnProduction equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is exempt from sales and use taxes. Production equipment includes cameras, vans and trucks specifically equipped for motion picture or video... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 2010 1995–96 |
CorrectionsThe purpose and intent of the act is established as focusing on increasing the accountability and responsibility of both the department and the inmates in order to better meet the stated objectives of the corrections system.... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 2110 1995–96 |
Juvenile detentn faciltes/txA county with a population of less than one million may impose an additional sales and use tax of 0.1 percent if approved by the voters for the purpose of providing funds for costs associated with financing, design,... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5852 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryA presidential preference primary is conducted on the second Tuesday in March of a presidential election year. The Secretary of State may propose an alternate date for the primary to advance the concept of a regional primary... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1093 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe Department of General Administration is given the authority to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) bid solicitation process if the purchasing director makes a written determination that the invitation for bid (IFB) process... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1318 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWith the exception of technical colleges, public colleges and universities are required to waive tuition and services and activities fees for Washington scholars selected before June 30, 1994. The waiver must be used for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1566 1995–96 |
Health care authority dutiesThe requirement that school district employees purchase benefits through the Health Care Authority is replaced with permission to do so. Public employees are given the choice to waive state sponsored health insurance coverage. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1741 1995–96 |
Wine & 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. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1814 1995–96 |
Vocational excellence awardState supported colleges and universities waive tuition and fees for up to two years for WAVE recipients who received their award before June 30, 1994. The Higher Education Coordinating Board administers a grant program for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 2076 1995–96 |
Drivers' license feesAs of July 1, 1995, the entire $14 driver's license fee shall be deposited in the highway safety fund. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5231 1995–96 |
Transportn tort liabilitiesA new transportation account is created within the tort liability account. The transportation account is comprised only of motor vehicle or transportation fund monies. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5269 1995–96 |
Raffle ticketsThe limit on individual raffle ticket prices is increased from $5 to $25. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5325 1995–96 |
Higher educatn fiscal mattrsTuition rate increases are linked to the growth in statewide per capita income and state policy commits the state to fund the core instructional costs of higher education in proportion to tuition. State policy commitment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5408 1995–96 |
School bus purchasingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish school bus categories and the minimum specifications for each category. The superintendent must get price quotes for each category from school bus dealers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5529 1995–96 |
School district leviesThe 4 percent levy lid increase is extended for two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997). For levies to be collected in 1998 and thereafter, school boards can only request voter approval for amounts consistent with the 1993 levy rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |