Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Koster
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| HB 1130 1995–96 |
Locomotive whistlesCities and counties are authorized to enact ordinances limiting train whistles at crossings equipped with "supplemental safety measures," as defined in federal law. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1237 1995–96 |
Indigent persons court costsRestrictions are placed on providing counsel for indigent adults and juveniles convicted of offenses when filing petitions for "collateral attack" and motions for discretionary review. The Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 275, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1282 1995–96 |
Coyotes and ground squirrelsA landowner, and landowner's immediate family member, the owner's documented employee, and tenants of real property may kill coyotes and Columbian ground squirrels on the landowner's property without obtaining a hunting... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1081 1995–96 |
Felons' additional crimesThe court is authorized to require that the conditions of community supervision imposed with a second or later sentence begin immediately, and continue throughout the duration of the consecutive term. The violation of these... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1190 1995–96 |
Transportation fundThe aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1287 1995–96 |
Silvicultural burningUnder certain conditions, emissions from silvicultural burning in eastern Washington conducted to restore forest health or to prevent additional deterioration of forest health are exempt from the targets and calculations made... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1777 1995–96 |
School bond levy disclosuresPrior to conducting an election on a debt financing measure, a school district must adopt a resolution that specifies the purposes of the debt financing measure. The resolution must specify the buildings to be constructed or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 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 |