Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5907 1995–96 |
Customized equipment/use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax is paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5910 1995–96 |
Clean water/citizen lawsuitsFindings are made regarding the importance of state enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act. The Department of Ecology must initiate an enforcement action for which notice is provided of a citizen suit under federal law. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5914 1995–96 |
Tourism facility financingA county or city may impose an additional sales and use tax of up to 0.1 percent if approved by the voters. A city cannot levy the tax unless the county waives its right to levy the tax in the city. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5926 1995–96 |
DNR emergncy respns contrctsDirects the department to compare the per use cost of the equipment to be purchased or constructed with the per use cost of leasing the equipment. Requires leasing the equipment if it is more cost-efficient. | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5940 1995–96 |
Direct mail advertising/taxThe use tax is imposed on an in-state retailer for advertising materials printed outside the state and mailed directly to Washington residents at the direction of the retailer to promote the sale of products or services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5989 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt organization chartsThe Legislative Budget Committee is directed to prepare an organizational chart for each of the following departments of state government: Social and Health Services, Ecology, Labor and Industries, Agriculture, Fish and... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5994 1995–96 |
Attendance incentive programParticipation in the state employee attendance incentive program is restricted to employees paid an annual salary that is less than the salary paid to classified employees at step K, range 55 in the state salary schedule.... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6007 1995–96 |
Educational advancement grntCreates a pilot program for educational advancement grants to economically disadvantaged families to be used for tuition and other costs at public and private schools. Authorizes fifty grants for the 1995-96 school year and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6009 1995–96 |
Malt beverage commissionA process to activate a Malt Beverage Commission is established. The purpose of the commission is to promote the interests of micro-breweries, which are those that produce less than 100,000 barrels annually per location. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6018 1995–96 |
Regional transit authoritiesIf a vote on the proposition for an regional transit authority fails and the board redefines the proposition and makes changes to the proposal, the board must transmit the revised proposition to the legislative authority of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6032 1995–96 |
Health services act of 1993Makes extensive revisions to the health services act of 1993. Provides for expanded enrollment in the basic health plan for adults and children. Establishes the health care savings accounts and specifies procedures for... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6035 1995–96 |
Telecommunctn service delivrProvides that no public utility district may impose terms and conditions for use of a utility pole or right of way to a telecommunications company that are more burdensome or less favorable than those currently imposed on... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6036 1995–96 |
State energy office eliminatRepeals provisions of chapter 43.21F RCW. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 6060 1995–96 |
Transportation appropriatnsRevises section 20, chapter 303, Laws of 1994 to clarify a 1994 transportation appropriation. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| 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 6049 1995–96 |
Public sports stadiumsIn a charter county where the largest city has less than 40 percent of the county population, appointments to the board of directors of a public facilities district are made by the county executive, with confirmation by the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5632 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5990 1995–96 |
Excess compensationThe governing body of an employer under PERS or TRS must provide advance public notice before it is permitted to enter into a contract or collective bargaining agreement that provides payments defined as excess compensation.... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 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 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 |
| SB 5575 1995–96 |
Anatomical gifts by minorsIndividuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may make anatomical gifts, by following the statutory procedure and by obtaining the signed consent of their parent or guardian. If the consent is not obtained, the gift becomes valid... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 26, 1995 |
| SB 5820 1995–96 |
Telecomm/cable service theftCurrent statutes are amended to expand theft and unlawful sale of cable to include theft and unlawful sale of all subscription video services. New provisions are added dealing with theft of telecommunications services, and... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |