All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6002 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college fee refndsThe governing boards of the community and technical colleges must refund or cancel up to 100 percent, but not less than 80 percent, of the tuition and fees if withdrawal is before the sixth day of instruction for which the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1041 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes assciatnsA statewide trade association representing manufactured home dealers is expressly authorized to use a manufactured home as a place of business if it complies with all other applicable building code, zoning and other land-use... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1125 1995–96 |
Dam safety inspectionsEcology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project that requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. Ecology may not require any federal licensee to submit to an inspection, submit... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1188 1995–96 |
Loan-to-value ratiosThe statutory provision limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 90 percent for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies is removed. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions must determine, by rule,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1285 1995–96 |
Surplus line insuranceAgents, brokers, solicitors, and adjusters and surplus lines trade associations who furnish information to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner regarding unauthorized insurers are immune from civil liability for providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1453 1995–96 |
Reserve officers' retirementCounties are included within the local governments whose reserve law enforcement officers are allowed to join only the pension benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension Fund, if that option is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1498 1995–96 |
Plltn lblty ins prgrm extnsnThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1687 1995–96 |
Court-appntd specl advocatesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is required to distribute all funds appropriated by the Legislature for the statewide technical support, development, and enhancement of court-appointed... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1706 1995–96 |
Dairy inspection assessmentThe expiration of the dairy inspection assessment is postponed until June 30, 2000. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5022 1995–96 |
Liquor purchase identificatnUnited States armed forces identification cards issued to active duty personnel, reservists, retired personnel and military dependents are allowed as proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5027 1995–96 |
Homicide by abuse prosecutnHomicide by abuse is added to the list of crimes that can be tried at any time after their commission. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5279 1995–96 |
Small loan feesLicensed check sellers and cashers are authorized to make loans of up to $500 for a period of 31 days or less, and may accept a post-dated check from the borrower as security for the loan. Check cashers and sellers who wish to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5630 1995–96 |
Nonconsensual commn law lienThe nonconsensual common law lien statute is revised to clarify the invalidity of such liens, and to make it easier for public officials and employees to have nonenforceable liens removed from their property. A person subject... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5660 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 6029 1995–96 |
Overtime compensation exemptThe payment of compensation or provision of compensatory time off in addition to a salary is not to be a factor in determining whether a person is exempt from the state overtime pay requirements. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995 |
Mar 30, 1995 |
| SB 5925 1995–96 |
Unemploymnt comp contributnsThe method of determining the state's unemployment insurance tax schedule is modified as follows: AA Schedule : The tax schedule AA is maintained in effect for calendar year 1995. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995 |
Mar 16, 1995 |
| SB 5368 1995–96 |
Port commissioner electionsEvery port district with a population of 500,000 or more must establish commissioner districts for both the primary and general elections. Where any port district has three commissioners, three commissioner districts and three... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 14, 1995 |
| SB 5303 1995–96 |
Public employee travelWhen traveling on public business at public expense, state and local government officers and employees must minimize travel expenses by obtaining the least costly air-fare for the most direct and timely routing on the carrier... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 1995 |
| SB 5514 1995–96 |
Fuel tax ratesBeginning October 1, 1995, operators of service stations must post in a conspicuous place a least one sign that identifies state and federal fuel tax rates. Substitute Bill Compared to Original Bill: The substitute requires... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 9, 1995 |
| HB 1711 1995–96 |
Written marriage contractsWhen a couple enters into a marriage contract, the couple may contract to restrict the grounds upon which a divorce may be granted. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 7, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| SB 5038 1995–96 |
Health care reform adoptionThe date by which health insurance entities must be certified as certified health plans is moved from July 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995. The requirement that the Legislature must disapprove by an act of law the Health Services... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 3, 1995 |