Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2489 1995–96 |
L & I dept. citationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to a public fire department employer using a standard contained in a national code as a basis for evidence... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 1421 1995–96 |
Distressed areas/busn incentThe state's package of incentives to encourage businesses to locate in economically distressed areas is amended and expanded. Distressed Area Business and Occupation Tax Credit The amount of tax credit available to... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| HB 2914 1995–96 |
Hazardous waste cleanup/taxProvides that the activity of cleaning up any site, that has been reported to the department of ecology, upon which a substance designated as "hazardous waste" under the model toxics control act, chapter 70.105D RCW, has been... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 1996 |
| HB 2882 1995–96 |
Fishing & hunting licensesProvides that, for purposes of recreational licenses, a "resident" means a person who has maintained a permanent place of abode within this state for at least thirty days immediately preceding an application for a license, has... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2855 1995–96 |
Child support enforcementDeclares that this act establishes a program by which certain licenses may be suspended if a person is one hundred eighty days or more in arrears on child support payments. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2876 1995–96 |
Specialized transprtatn needProvides that the county legislative authority of every county, except a county within which public transportation services are being provided by a municipality as defined in RCW 35.58.272 and in which taxes are being imposed... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2815 1995–96 |
Columbia/Snake rivers protctDeclares that the department shall not grant a waiver of the state water quality standards for total dissolved gas without providing at least thirty days prior notice and conducting an adjudicative proceeding under chapter... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2816 1995–96 |
Mobile home installationRequires the department to, by January 1, 1997, prepare a written training course and examination to be administered, at no cost to the local government, to all applicants for manufactured home inspector certification.... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2833 1995–96 |
Ski area investments/tax exmAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for qualified investments in existing ski areas. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 1375 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefit cancelThe cancellation of industrial insurance benefits while a person is confined in an institution under conviction and sentence is modified. The requirement that the person be convicted and sentenced is changed to require that... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2469 1995–96 |
School bus acquisitionsRevises RCW 28A.160.195 relating to school bus acquisition provisions. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2807 1995–96 |
Water supply augmentationDeclares a policy to facilitate the impoundment of water during the time that excess waters are available for release and use during the time that water supplies are inadequate to fulfill the needs. Directs the department to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2766 1995–96 |
Electronic communctn privacyProvides that it is unlawful to read, alter, intercept or record any electronic mail or facsimile. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2773 1995–96 |
Cooperative associationsAllows cooperative associations to make and execute marketing contracts to regulate the sale of their agricultural products. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 2714 1995–96 |
Defacing propertyProvides that malicious mischief means the use of paint or other permanent marking medium to deface the property of another with any sign, symbol, slogan, or message promoting an organizational affiliation, any ideology, or... | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2740 1995–96 |
Transmission facilitiesRequires that all rates, terms, and conditions made, demanded, or received by a utility for attachments to its facilities must be just, fair, reasonable, and sufficient. Directs a utility to provide entities seeking to attach... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2641 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle licensesProvides that no vehicle license number plates or certificate of license registration, whether original issues or duplicates, and no renewed vehicle license may be issued by the department unless the applicant possesses a... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2702 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/seasonal emplyAmends RCW 51.08.178 to declare that employment is seasonal in nature when the work is dependent on the seasons because the work can be performed only at certain times of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1030 1995–96 |
Teenage work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1066 1995–96 |
Smoking in the workplaceAny department rule restricting smoking in the workplace must include provisions permitting smoking policies agreed to by employers and employees. An employer's policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1523 1995–96 |
Abortion/parental noticeThe "Parental Notice of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |