All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1157 1995–96 |
For hire vehicles/taxationThe requirement that interstate and foreign commerce carriers obtain a one-transit permit or have the first use be an interstate or foreign haul in order to receive the retail sales and use tax exemption on motor vehicles or... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1360 1995–96 |
Osteopaths/discriminationHealth maintenance organizations, professional service corporations, and hospitals are prohibited from discriminating against doctors of osteopathic medicine who have been board certified or eligible under an approved... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 64, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1427 1995–96 |
Emer medical service professThe specific categories of mobile intravenous technician, mobile airway management technician and mobile intensive care paramedic are repealed and defined categorically as "emergency medical service intermediate life support... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1433 1995–96 |
Defacement of state monumntsA 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. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1457 1995–96 |
Asian Pacific American affrsThe Asian-American Affairs Commission is renamed the Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. The term "Asian Pacific Americans" is defined to include persons of Cambodian, Laotian, and other South Asian ancestry. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1624 1995–96 |
Final plat approvalAfter a preliminary plat is approved, the time within which the final plat must be approved is extended to five years. If the final plat is not approved within five years, the proposed subdivision lapses. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1761 1995–96 |
Energy plant output measurmnThe definition that determines whether an energy project is considered by the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is clarified by stating the 250 megawatt generating threshold for electricity production is measured using... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 69, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| HB 1856 1995–96 |
Hazardous sub/lender liabltyThe Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) is modified to clarify the liability of lenders. A lender is not liable as an owner or operator if the lender acquires title to a contaminated site simply by foreclosing under the... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5040 1995–96 |
Dist court districting commWhen forming a county district court redistricting committee in a county in which there is a city with a population of 10,000 or more, a representative of cities and towns with populations of less than 3,000 must be selected... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5098 1995–96 |
County financial functionsEleven sections of Chapter 301, Session Laws of 1994, are reenacted under the title: "An act relating to county financial functions". | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5129 1995–96 |
B&O tax/utility line clearngPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric transmission or distribution lines or equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 39, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5156 1995–96 |
Long distance telecommunctnsThe WUTC may not require changes in current intra-LATA dialing patterns until such times as all carriers, including LECs, are authorized to provide intra-LATA service, or June 30, 1998, whichever is earlier. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5234 1995–96 |
Juv offender basic trainingThe eligibility requirement of a minimum disposition of 52 weeks is eliminated. Juveniles with dispositions of any length up to 78 weeks are now eligible to participate in the juvenile offender basic training camp program. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5243 1995–96 |
Miniature boilersThe provision that grants special permits only for miniature hobby boilers manufactured before January 1, 1995, is eliminated. The current limits on the size, specifications, and use of these miniature boilers remain intact. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5251 1995–96 |
Transportatn authorty/citiesFor cities owning railway extending beyond their own county, the requirement that the adjoining county have a certain population and be intersected by an interstate highway is removed. The result is that first class cities may... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5253 1995–96 |
Publ health improvement planBased on the public health improvement plan, the state Department of Health must identify key health outcomes sought for the population, such as improved immunization rates, and the capacity needed by the public health system... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5278 1995–96 |
Self defense/awardsThe statute requiring the state to pay the legal expenses of a defendant found not guilty by reason of self-defense is amended. Notwithstanding a finding of self-defense, the court may deny or reduce the amount of expenses... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5294 1995–96 |
Fire fighters' retirementThe municipality is given the authority to pay voluntarily the fire fighter's share of the $60 per year fee. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5332 1995–96 |
SecuritiesVarious filing requirements are eliminated. The director is permitted to issue subpoenas for other states, if the activity that occurred in the other states also violated Washington's Securities Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5334 1995–96 |
Corporations actThe reinstatement period for a corporation is extended to five years. Application for reinstatement may be made by either the corporation's shareholders or board of directors determined as of the date of dissolution. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5335 1995–96 |
Investment securities/UCCArticle 8 now comprises six parts: (1) general provisions; (2) issue and issuer; (3) transfer of certificated and uncertificated securities; (4) registration; (5) security entitlements (a new part); and (6) transition and... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5351 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersThe Office of Child Care Policy Licensor, rather than the Department of Licensing, certifies that a family day-care facility is providing a safe passenger loading area. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5367 1995–96 |
Failure to obey an officerThe crime of wilfully failing or refusing to comply with a lawful order of a flagman, police officer or fire fighter is a misdemeanor. It is a misdemeanor for a driver to refuse to provide his or her name and address when... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5463 1995–96 |
Alcohol servers permitsA mandatory alcohol server training program is established. Effective July 1, 1996, individuals participating in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption must complete a class 12 or 13 alcohol... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5479 1995–96 |
School transfers/open enrollStudents receiving home-based instruction may apply to transfer their registration to nonresident districts. The nonresident district must consider all applications for admission equally, including those from students... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |