All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5103 1995–96 |
1993-95 supplemental appropr1993-95 biennial appropriations for various state agencies are modified. Significant | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5333 1995–96 |
Trust funds investmentThe Investment of Trust Funds Act is amended to codify existing case law and to clarify the statutes governing the investment of trust monies. A fiduciary has a duty to invest trust funds solely in the interest of the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 5880 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnA member of the Public Employee's Retirement System Plan I who has at least 20 years of service and whose spouse is mentally or physically incapacitated may retire early if the incapacity is likely to be permanent, the spouse... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| SB 6004 1995–96 |
Criminal justice joint agreeCities and counties, or any combination thereof, are expressly authorized for criminal justice purposes to participate in interlocal agreements for the expenditure of funds received from the criminal justice sales and use tax.... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1589 1995–96 |
Health care quality assurancBy July 1, 1995, the DOH must form an interagency group with the Health Care Authority, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, and the Department of Labor and Industries for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| SB 5386 1995–96 |
Basic health planA goal for BHP enrollment is established at 500,000 lives; 250,000 adults and 250,000 children through expanded medical assistance services (Medicaid). Hospitals, rural health care facilities and community health centers may... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1047 1995–96 |
Restitution for victimsThe period of time in which a court must set restitution is extended from 60 to 180 days. The court may continue the hearing for good cause. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1060 1995–96 |
Liquor licensesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to designate a staff member to approve uncontested or unopposed liquor licenses. The procedure for transferring a liquor license to a new owner of an establishment is modified to resemble... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 232, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1131 1995–96 |
Retirement contribution rateEvery two years, beginning in 1995, the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council adopts the long-term economic assumptions to be used in setting the employer contribution rates for the Public Employees' Retirement System, the... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 233, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1156 1995–96 |
Educational foundationsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to hire a contractor to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and organizations for the establishment and... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1186 1995–96 |
Social security benefitsWhen the Social Security Administration pays social security retirement benefits or survivors insurance benefits on behalf of a child of a retired person or a deceased person, the benefits must be credited towards the retired... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1195 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity does not: (1) interfere with the normal public use of the water; (2) have any significant adverse environmental... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1206 1995–96 |
Retirement systms restructurThe Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan III is established. Membership consists of TRS employees hired after July 1, 1996 and those members of TRS Plan II opting to transfer to Plan III. Defined Benefit Plan . Vesting of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 239, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1348 1995–96 |
Escrow agentsRegulation of escrow agents and officers is transferred from the Department of Licensing to the Department of Financial Institutions. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions, rather than the Governor, appoints... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1425 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. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1858 1995–96 |
Crime victims advocacy offceThe Office of Crime Victims Advocacy is established by statute in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 2058 1995–96 |
Travel service contractorsFor purposes of unemployment insurance coverage, employment does not include services performed by an outside agent who sells or arranges for travel services that are provided to a travel agent if the outside agent is paid by... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5089 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1996, owners of a private telecommunications system serving residential customers and school districts must ensure that the system is connected to the public-switched network. This must be done in such a way that... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5118 1995–96 |
Excess compensatn/retirementThe definition of excess compensation is expanded to include any payment in lieu of an accrual of annual leave or any payment added to regular wages and salary concurrent with a reduction of annual leave; a payment for or in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5219 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceThe crime of stalking committed against a family or household member is included within the definition of domestic violence in the Domestic Violence Protection Act. No fees for filing or service of process may be charged to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 246, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5292 1995–96 |
Gas pipeline safety violatnsReferences to specific penalty amounts for violating natural gas pipeline safety provisions are removed. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to set penalty levels by rule. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |