Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy McMorris
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1478 1995–96 |
Child support calculationLegislative intent. The legislative intent section of the child support schedule is changed. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1492 1995–96 |
AIDS educationDeletes references to the office on AIDS as providing input to the curricula for AIDS education in the schools. Repeals RCW 70.24.240 and 70.24.250. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1499 1995–96 |
Debt service on state debtAppropriates five hundred million dollars for the purpose of reducing debt service. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1538 1995–96 |
Wild animal damage claimsThe bill specifies that only crop damages are eligible for reimbursement. For the purpose of allowing claims, "crop" is defined as an agricultural product, including but not limited to, range land grass vegetation. "Wild... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1540 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Legislature supports the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Commission with regard to its proposed role in the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1544 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterDirects the department of ecology and the department of health to undertake the necessary steps to encourage the development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1545 1995–96 |
Out-of-state vehicle salesWholesalers of automobiles are exempt from B&O tax on sales of automobiles at auctions when: (1) At the time of the auction the automobiles are registered in a state other than Washington; and (2) All sales at the auction are... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1574 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingA single performance security may be used by the Department of Ecology when the performance security is acceptable to both the Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1579 1995–96 |
Hepatitis A testsRequires applicants for a new permit or renewal to provide proof of a test for hepatitis A within the previous three months. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1615 1995–96 |
Crime victims' compensationThe formula for deducting inmate wages is revised. All inmates are required to have 10 percent deducted from their correctional industries wages for the crime victims compensation fund within the public safety and education account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1636 1995–96 |
Trust land management costsThe Department of Natural Resources may not deduct more than 20 percent of the enabling act trustland revenues into the resource management cost account. | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1641 1995–96 |
Elevator inspectionsAmends RCW 70.87.120 to require the inspection every two years, instead of every year. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1653 1995–96 |
Deadly weapons use by juvenlProvides sentence enhancements for juveniles who commit crimes with the use of a deadly weapon. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1675 1995–96 |
Public assistance applicantsRequires the Department of Social and Health Services to determine whether applicants are fugitives from justice. If the department determines an applicant is a fugitive from justice it will notify the appropriate law... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1676 1995–96 |
School employee travel allowLimits travel allowances for certain school district employees. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1688 1995–96 |
Property tax reformDeclares an intent to: (1) Affirm the concept of valuing and assessing property at one hundred percent of its true and fair value for the purposes of determining property tax liability; (2) strengthen the statutory limitation... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1689 1995–96 |
Distressed taxpayers defrrlsAuthorizes a claimant to defer payment of that amount of real property taxes imposed that exceeds four percent of the claimant's combined disposable income up to a maximum dollar amount as designated. Designates conditions to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1690 1995–96 |
Mandates on school districts"Basic education" compliance report : Authority of the SBE to ensure compliance with the program requirements of the basic education act is deleted. Instead, responsibility for compliance will rest with school boards. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1691 1995–96 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsProvides for the state mental health and chemical dependency quality assurance council. Appoints a five-person chemical dependency counselor certification advisory committee. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1746 1995–96 |
Salespeople/overtime wagesRevises RCW 49.46.130 relating to overtime wage requirements for commissioned salespeople. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1753 1995–96 |
City & town annexationsEstablishes criteria and procedures for approval of city and town annexations by the voters of the area proposed to be annexed. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1772 1995–96 |
Water rights claims filingsEstablishes a filing period for filing statements of claims for water rights acquired by prescription or adverse use. Begins September 1, 1995, and ends at midnight June 30, 1996. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1775 1995–96 |
Water transfers and changesInterdistrict Changes . When there is a request for a transfer of a water right from one district to another, the districts must concur that the additional criteria pertaining to the proposed transfer does not adversely affect... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |