Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Goldsmith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2280 1995–96 |
Method of executionThe death penalty is carried out by lethal injection, unless the defendant chooses hanging. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2281 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe deadlines by which registered sex offenders must notify authorities of address changes are modified so that notification must be made prior to moving rather than after. When a registered sex offender moves to a new address... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2289 1995–96 |
Lobbying at public expenseA variety of new provisions are included in this legislation relating to lobbying the Legislature, but existing provisions in the Public Disclosure Act are not amended. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2330 1995–96 |
Preexisting conditionsIf funds are available to do so, the Washington Health Care Policy Board is required to study the requirements of guaranteed issue of coverage, as well as limitations on the use of preexisting condition exclusions. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2356 1995–96 |
Shoreline dev permit reviewAs part of its automatic review of variances and conditional use permits issued by a county or city under its shoreline substantial development permit program, the Department of Ecology may rely only on evidence that is part... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2374 1995–96 |
Striking education employeesWithholding of pay : Beginning in the 1996-97 school year, school district employees participating in a strike may not be paid any salary for any school day, or partial school day, in which the employee participates in a... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2393 1995–96 |
Confidential info disclosureThe penalty of $500 is increased to $5,000 for misuse or unauthorized release of confidential information or records that a private person or organization obtains from the Employment Security Department. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2442 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsbltParents' Right to Notice When Their Child Obtains Outpatient or Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment Treatment providers must provide notice to a minor's parents when the child obtains outpatient or inpatient treatment for drug... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2476 1995–96 |
Paternity detrmintn/AFDCApplicants or recipients of AFDC assist the Office of Support Enforcement in determining the paternity of all children in the assistance unit. DSHS establishes "good cause" exemptions, consistent with federal ones. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2504 1995–96 |
Alternate teacher certifictnWith the intention of attracting career professionals and prevent teacher shortages, an alternate teaching certificate is created. A candidate for the alternate teaching certificate must $ Possess a baccalaureate degree from... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2507 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe sex offender registration requirements are extended to include the gross misdemeanor crime of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree. For this crime, the offender must remain registered for ten years following... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2594 1995–96 |
Aluminum productn/tax exmptnCarbon, petroleum coke, coal tar, pitch, and similar substances that become ingredients or components of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum are exempt from sales and use taxes. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2669 1995–96 |
Local government associatnsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2711 1995–96 |
Illegal alien offender progrThe Department of Corrections is directed to implement an illegal offender program by July 1, 1997, to meet specified goals. The department is required to place illegal alien offenders who meet the specified eligibility and... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2760 1995–96 |
General administratn leasesThe director of GA is authorized to enter into leases of up to ten years without OFM approval. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2817 1995–96 |
Land use fees and costsThe authority of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals to award reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing or substantially prevailing party in appeals of disputes involving development permits, land use... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2840 1995–96 |
Law suits/certific of meritA certificate of merit is required in certain civil actions. The claimant in these actions must file a certificate indicating that $ the claimant's attorney has reviewed the facts of the case; $ the attorney has consulted with... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2903 1995–96 |
Sex offender info releaseA number of possible limitations on public notification about sex offenders are removed, including (1) clarification about the sources of the information to be disclosed; (2) expansion of the types of sex offenders about whom... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2952 1995–96 |
Crimes against family memberThe following crimes are raised to class C felonies if committed by one family or household member against another: $ Reckless endangerment in the second degree $ Coercion $ Stalking $ Criminal trespass in the first degree $... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2322 1995–96 |
Workers' comp exemptionsThe parent of a person at least 18 years of age but under age 21 may elect to exclude the parent's employment of that person from industrial insurance coverage if the person being excluded is employed by the parent in... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 1971 1995–96 |
Modular/manufactured homesAll cities and counties are required to allow the siting of single-family manufactured housing on individual lots in any zoning district that allows single-family residences. Cities and counties may adopt home-design... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |