Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6223 1995–96 |
Construction trade admin proThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail, and applicants have the right to appeal. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6245 1995–96 |
Child death investigationsDSHS Regional Administrators perform fact-finding, in the event of unexpected deaths of minors in the care of DSHS. After receiving the results of the fact-finding, a multidisciplinary community child death review team... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6341 1995–96 |
Adult family homes"Provider" and "resident manager" are used consistently throughout both DOH statutes pertaining to registration and DSHS statutes pertaining to licensing. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6416 1995–96 |
Retirement allowance agreemnA Public Employees' Retirement System Plan I retiree may, with the permission of the court, rescind a beneficiary's entitlement to a survivor benefit when a restraining order is issued against the designated beneficiary and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6462 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesIn a felony case, the sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if the offense involved domestic violence and one of the following circumstances: (1) the offense was part of an ongoing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6468 1995–96 |
Cranial hair prostheses/insuThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's functional status. It is clarified that all health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6518 1995–96 |
Cross-state trail systemA new cross-state trail system is established. The state-owned segments of the old Milwaukee Road corridor stretching from Ellensburg to Lind are consolidated into a single owner, DOT. DOT is directed to negotiate a franchise... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6524 1995–96 |
Vehicle gross weightsA straddle trailer used exclusively to transport fruit bins between the field, storage and processing is subject to the following tire requirements: (1) a trailer manufactured before January 1, 1996, that is equipped with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6535 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6653 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe agency relationship between principals and licensees in real estate transactions is established in statute. A licensee owes certain non-waivable duties regardless of who the licensee represents. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6720 1995–96 |
Indian gaming locationThe Gambling Commission is authorized to negotiate tribal/state compacts that allow the establishment of class III gaming facilities on Indian reservation lands only. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5297 1995–96 |
Ambulatory surgical centersThe Department of Health establishes licensure standards for construction, maintenance and operation of ambulatory surgical centers. Ambulatory surgical centers include any distinct entity operating exclusively to perform... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 5436 1995–96 |
Abuse victims insuranceInsurers and health carriers are prohibited from denying, or refusing to issue, renew, or reissue an insurance policy or coverage on the basis of the insured's, covered individual's, or applicant's abuse status. Insurers and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6191 1995–96 |
Credit card in liquor storesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6297 1995–96 |
Irrigation dist joint contrlMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6319 1995–96 |
County fees/credit cardFor payment of certain fees, the county is given the discretion to accept credit or debit cards if the payor agrees to pay a fee to cover the actual cost of the transaction. The fees subject to payment by credit or debit cards... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6402 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6440 1995–96 |
Hospital accreditn acceptnceInsurers must accept Medicare certification or JCAHO from hospitals. Insurers listed include those providing state-purchased health care, individual benefit plans, group disability, blanket disability, health maintenance... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6493 1995–96 |
Consumer health informationAll health care payors subject to the jurisdiction of the state of Washington must disclose information about their health plans to plan enrollees or prospective enrollees upon request. The information must be easily... | John Moyer (R-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6649 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 6747 1995–96 |
Yakima Valley SchoolThe Yakima Valley School is maintained as a permanent nursing facility for the severely developmentally disabled. The facility's licensed capacity at 150 beds is established in statute. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| SB 5080 1995–96 |
Fraud/driver's license/identThe Legislature finds that there are many fraudulent transactions involving the use of documents that misrepresent the identity of the person. The most widely accepted form of identification is a driver's license. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| SB 6733 1995–96 |
Chemical dependency counslrsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to protect the public by referral to and utilization of individuals in the delivery of human services who have demonstrated a particular level of competency in the core functions of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| SB 6728 1995–96 |
Thoroughbred industry/taxThe 1.0 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are $250,000 or less is decreased to 0.5 percent and the 2.5 percent parimutuel tax rate if daily receipts are greater than $250,000 is decreased to 2.0 percent. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1996 |
| SB 6117 1995–96 |
B & O tax rates reductionB&O tax rates are reduced effective January 1, 1996 as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.7 percent to 1.6 percent; and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1996 |
Jan 25, 1996 |