Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Hale
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5488 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/sentencingAn additional aggravating circumstance the court may consider when exercising its discretion to impose an exceptional sentence is whether the offense was one of domestic violence. A domestic violence offense is an offense... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5489 1995–96 |
Growth management planningPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5491 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender dispositnsThe disposition range for a minor/first offender with from 1 to 109 points is 0 to 12 months community supervision, and/or 0 to 150 hours of community service, and/or 0 to $100 fine. The disposition range for a middle offender... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5548 1995–96 |
Land surveyors & engineersThe registration provisions relating to land surveyors are amended to make the land surveyor registration requirements roughly equivalent to the engineer registration requirements. A "professional land surveyor" must have... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5554 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe duties and responsibilities owed by a real estate licensee to a principal or to another consumer are established. A licensee represents only the principal unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5559 1995–96 |
Growth management exemptionAuthorizes the county legislative authority of any county to opt out of the growth management act by adoption of a resolution to that effect. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5560 1995–96 |
Deer and elk huntingRevises RCW 77.04.055 to revise game management provisions relating to deer and elk hunting. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5571 1995–96 |
Review of conflicting rulesWhen a request for adjudication review alleges that a rule conflicts with an existing state, federal or local rule, the agency must commence an adjudication proceeding. The presiding officer for this adjudication review... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5581 1995–96 |
Pollution liability insurnceThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5590 1995–96 |
Unemp insur voluntary contriSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5617 1995–96 |
Insurance fraudCurrent laws are modified or expanded to address insurance fraud, including anti-rebating laws, anti-fraud plans by insurance companies, and an anti-fraud bureau operated jointly by the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5623 1995–96 |
Gov services/competitv stratAuthorizes agencies to purchase services through contracts with individuals or businesses, if the contract is in compliance with RCW 43.19.1906. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5631 1995–96 |
Citizen councilor programProposes a structure whereby any small group of eight to twelve citizens meeting at times and places convenient to themselves may receive public information and queries on issues and communicate back to officials, themselves,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5640 1995–96 |
Foreign language competencyAfter May 1, 1999, before receiving a baccalaureate degree from a public institution of higher education, a student shall demonstrate competency in at least one world language in addition to English. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5643 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Legislature recognizes the importance of educational, cultural, and business exchange programs in developing mutually beneficial relationships between Washington State and other countries. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5646 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature finds that international student exchange programs are of critical importance to Washington State businesses and citizens wishing to establish relationships in competitive world markets. The Legislature... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5650 1995–96 |
Assault with HIVDeclares that it is a first degree assault to administer the human immunodeficiency virus to another person. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5651 1995–96 |
B & O tax rate decreaseThe 4.5 percent B&O surtax is eliminated and the B&O tax rates on business services, financial services, and miscellaneous services are decreased to 1.50 percent, effective July 1, 1995. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5657 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt/growth factrRevises RCW 36.70A.040 to increase the percentage of growth over the previous ten years from ten to seventeen percent to require growth management planning. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5658 1995–96 |
Felon transfer to prisonA felony offender who is sentenced to a term of more than six months must be committed to a state correctional institution. Felons sentenced to six months or less may be sentenced to jail. | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5689 1995–96 |
Cigarette/tobacco giveawaysGiving away cigarettes or tobacco products to any person in person or through the mail is not considered advertising and is prohibited, as is providing coupons which may be exchanged for free cigarettes or tobacco products. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5705 1995–96 |
Work force development progmThe Employment Security Department is directed to submit operating plans for workforce training and development programs to the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Council that are consistent with the council's... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5706 1995–96 |
State trade representativeThe Office of the Washington State Trade Representative is created. The director of the office is the Governor's Special Trade Representative. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5734 1995–96 |
School site-councilsRevises RCW 42.30.020 to make school site-councils subject to the open public meetings act. | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5736 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsRevises RCW 42.17.160, 42.17.190, and 43.88.030 relating to public agency lobbyists. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |