Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy McMorris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2435 1995–96 |
Basic health plan optionsDirects the administrator to develop a plan for allowing premium subsidies for employees eligible for enrollment in the basic health plan to be used in combination with other health care premium payments to purchase health... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2260 1995–96 |
Process industries/tax exmptProvides tax exemption on sales of machinery and equipment used directly in a processing operation. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2263 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesProvides that the licenses shall be permanent unless suspended or revoked or the holder becomes otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2265 1995–96 |
Abortion/parent notificationRequires actual notice forty-eight hours prior to any abortion procedure. Requires the minor to have signed a form which designates the options available to the minor. Requires monthly reports of the number of notifications... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2297 1995–96 |
Youth responsibility campDirects DSHS to develop a plan to establish and operate a secure juvenile offender youth responsibility camp to confine offenders under county jurisdiction for up to 30 days. Requires operation of the camp by October 1, 1997. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2298 1995–96 |
Public funds to pay duesLimits use of public funds to pay dues to professional organizations if the organization provides any support for or against a ballot measure. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2299 1995–96 |
Abortions/public fundingDesignates situations when an outright ban should not apply. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2300 1995–96 |
Educational choice programSpecifies conditions to be met to attend any nonsectarian private school in the student's school district. Places a percentage limitation on the number of students who may participate in the program. Designates the appropriate... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 1000 1995–96 |
Endangered/protected speciesDeclares that an "endangered species" means wildlife designated as endangered under the federal endangered species act. Deletes the authority of the state fish and wildlife commission to designate a species as endangered or protected. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1020 1995–96 |
Armed crimes' penaltiesIncreases the penalties for crimes committed by persons armed with a deadly weapon. Provides for notification to offenders of the enhanced penalties. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1024 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1025 1995–96 |
AFDC recipients' responsibltRequires recipients of aid to families with dependent children to enter into a contract with the state specifying the rights and responsibilities of each party. Prohibits an increase in the grant amount for additional children... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1026 1995–96 |
Private prop regulatory fairProhibits the regulation of private property or a restraint of land use by a governmental entity unless an analysis of the total economic impact is prepared and made available to the public at least thirty days prior to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1034 1995–96 |
Unemployment insur contrbtnsRevises RCW 50.29.025 pertaining to the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1045 1995–96 |
Appeals of agency actionsIn civil actions, except civil infraction actions, vehicle impoundment hearings, and driver's license actions, the court shall award to a prevailing party other than the State of Washington, fees and other expenses of the litigation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1061 1995–96 |
Hunter education instructorsAuthorizes the issuance of free hunting licenses to residents who have been active instructors for at least three years and who remain active instructors under RCW 77.32.155. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1065 1995–96 |
Agric safety/health standrdsFor the purposes of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, the safety standards that apply to the agricultural industry are, in general, the standards that were in effect in Washington on January 1, 1993, including... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1085 1995–96 |
Unemp insur contributn ratesRevises provisions for the determination of unemployment insurance contribution rates. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1095 1995–96 |
Agriculture funds & accountsAuthorizes the retention of earnings of the weights and measures account, the agricultural local fund, the fair fund, and the grain inspection revolving fund. Deletes the authorization for the marine operating fund. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1120 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsDirects the state auditor to undertake a comprehensive, state-wide performance audit of state agencies and programs, services, and activities operated by those agencies. Requires the approval of the people at the next general election. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1121 1995–96 |
Agency performance auditsThe State Auditor is required to undertake a comprehensive performance audit of programs, services, and activities conducted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation within the Department of Social and Health Services, the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1129 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe income limit for the bazaars and rummage sales is increased to $10,000. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The substitute bill did the following: The restrictions for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1135 1995–96 |
Public art acquisitionState correctional and juvenile rehabilitation facilities and school construction are exempted from the requirement that one half of 1 percent of new construction be set aside for art. Art acquired by the commission must be... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1141 1995–96 |
Juvenile crimesDeclares goals of emphasizing juvenile and parental accountability and encouraging early and effective intervention in the lives of juveniles at risk to become runaways, truants, or criminal offenders. Provides for the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1148 1995–96 |
Motorcycle helmet useRevises the motorcycle helmet law to apply only to persons under the age of eighteen. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |