Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Patricia Hale
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6125 1995–96 |
Vocationl skill centers fndsIncreases the appropriation to the superintendent of public instruction by one million nine hundred thirty-eight thousand dollars to continue the 1996 summer program. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5000 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionsThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 4.7187 percent which is $54.4 million. Other taxing district levies are prevented from being higher as a result of the lower state tax levy. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5201 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. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 5632 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 402, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5684 1995–96 |
Public disclosureThe three existing definition sections in public disclosure statutes are merged and amended. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 397, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5854 1995–96 |
Women's health careHealth services provided under a certified health plan, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health maintenance organization, or by a provider network must identify obstetricians and gynecologists,... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5905 1995–96 |
Persistent prison misbehviorAn inmate sentenced for an offense committed after August 1, 1995, commits the crime of persistent prison misbehavior if the inmate has been found to have committed one or more serious infractions at a formal prison... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| SB 5434 1995–96 |
Insurance agent licensingResident general agents are treated the same as other insurance licensees. These agents are subject to the same renewal schedule as other agents and licensees. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5574 1995–96 |
Forest board transfer landsThe Legislature directs that the Legislative Budget Committee, in consultation with the Washington State members of the Western States Legislatures Forestry Task Force and the chairs of the Senate and House of Representatives... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5931 1995–96 |
Finanacial institutn parityWhen adopting rules governing the lending limits of state-chartered financial institutions, the Director of the Office of Financial Institutions is guided by rules governing lending limits of federally-chartered financial... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| SB 5439 1995–96 |
Nonoffender at-risk youthPolice officers are required to take a runaway child back to his or her parent's home or their place of employment as the first alternative. If the parents do not wish the child to remain in the home, they may request the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 312, Laws of 1995 |
May 10, 1995 |
| SB 5182 1995–96 |
County fiscal biennium budgtAll counties are authorized to establish by ordinance a two-year fiscal biennium budget. The ordinance must be enacted at least six months prior to the beginning of the fiscal biennium. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5183 1995–96 |
County auditorsThe terms used for county government are modernized in sections concerning the county auditor, prosecuting attorney, county commissioners, county finances and county road engineer records. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5430 1995–96 |
Insurance co capital/surplusA risk-based capital (RBC) program for life, disability, and property and casualty insurance companies is established by statute. The RBC program is based on the NAIC model. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5433 1995–96 |
Insurers' investmentsThe provision that prohibits an insurance company from acquiring a majority of the stock issued by a corporation is removed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5435 1995–96 |
Medicare policies limitatnsOn or after January 1, 1996, the maximum preexisting condition limitation is three months. On or after January 1, 1996, full transfer and portability among and between the Medicare supplemental policies with standardized... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5871 1995–96 |
Plumbers advisory boardThe initial terms of the board members are clarified. It is further clarified that a member whose term expires continues to serve until his or her replacement is appointed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5332 1995–96 |
SecuritiesVarious filing requirements are eliminated. The director is permitted to issue subpoenas for other states, if the activity that occurred in the other states also violated Washington's Securities Act. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5370 1995–96 |
Credit cards/local gov useLocal governments and political subdivisions have the option of using credit cards for official governmental purchases or acquisitions. Local government is empowered to contract for the issuance of the credit cards. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5432 1995–96 |
Insurance company reservesModifications are made to current law regarding reserves insurance companies must maintain for unearned premiums and losses. The Insurance Commissioner may grant an insurance company permission to use a different method of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |