All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1190 1995–96 |
Transportation fundThe aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1192 1995–96 |
Vehicle load feesWashington State's statutory weight table is brought into compliance with the federal bridge formula. The overweight fee schedule applies to "excess weight over legal capacity" to ensure that both the registered gross weight... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1220 1995–96 |
Air operating permits/SEPAA decision pertaining to the issuance, renewal, reopening, or revision of an air operating permit is not subject to the requirements under the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for the preparation of an environmental... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1310 1995–96 |
Pilotage servicesApplicants for exemption from the Pilotage Act must pay a fee, payable to the pilotage account, for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1311 1995–96 |
Pilotage licensesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1321 1995–96 |
Tuition recovery trust fundInternal references to the tuition recovery fund are corrected. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1362 1995–96 |
Muckleshoot Tribe crim jurisThe state retrocedes criminal jurisdiction to the Muckleshoot Tribe. The retrocession applies only to crimes committed by Indians on tribal lands. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1389 1995–96 |
Apprentice opticiansAn apprentice is required to have a primary supervisor who is responsible for the work and direct supervision of the apprentice in the apprenticeship program. In the absence of the primary supervisor, the apprentice may be... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1414 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1432 1995–96 |
County tax statementsThe requirement that voter approved levy amounts be shown on the property tax bill is changed to include levies approved at all elections, not just general elections. The description of voter-approved taxes is clarified. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1465 1995–96 |
Employee suggestion programThe requirement that the Productivity Board prepare a reward list annually is repealed. The list is required to be published on an ad hoc basis. | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1507 1995–96 |
Heritage capital projectsThe Washington State Historical Society (WSHS) must establish a process to solicit and prioritize heritage capital projects for potential funding in the state capital budget. Local governments, public development authorities,... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1532 1995–96 |
Mental health counselorsThe qualifications for certification of mental health counselors include an equivalent behavioral science master's or doctoral degree in a related field as determined by the Secretary of Health, as well as two years of... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1550 1995–96 |
Criminal trespass/arrestA police officer who has probable cause to believe that a person has committed criminal trespass first degree or second degree has authority to arrest the person without a warrant. It is not necessary that the crime be... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1553 1995–96 |
Ballot titlesThe number of words allowed in the concise statement for constitutional amendments, initiatives, and referendum bills is increased to 25. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1603 1995–96 |
Deposit account informationIf a financial institution, in good faith, discloses certain information requested by a law enforcement agency, it is immune from liability for disclosure. A designated law enforcement officer is permitted to request... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1771 1995–96 |
Dishonored check feeThe amount that the drawer of a bad check must pay before trial in order to satisfy the claim of a holder who files a suit is explicitly expanded to include statutory attorneys' fees of $125. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1893 1995–96 |
Corrections dept. recordsThe secretary of the department is authorized to delegate to department employees the authority to certify and maintain custody of the department's records and files. The department may charge reasonable fees for copying,... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5019 1995–96 |
Industrial developmnt sitingCounties planning under the GMA may establish, in consultation with cities, a process for authorizing the siting of major industrial developments outside urban growth areas. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5029 1995–96 |
Children's services committeThe Children's Services Advisory Committee no longer advises the Division of Children and Family Services on matters specifically pertaining to day care. Limitations placed on the composition of the advisory committee are removed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5142 1995–96 |
Government payment agreemntsThe authority of the state, and cities, counties, port districts and public utility districts with debt or annual revenues in excess of $100 million to enter into interest rate exchange agreements, commonly known as "swap"... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5182 1995–96 |
County fiscal biennium budgtAll counties are authorized to establish by ordinance a two-year fiscal biennium budget. The ordinance must be enacted at least six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5183 1995–96 |
County auditorsThe terms used for county government are modernized in sections concerning the county auditor, prosecuting attorney, county commissioners, county finances and county road engineer records. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |