Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1009 1995–96 |
Pesticide registratn commissA Commission on Pesticide Registration is created. It provides guidance to WSU's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Laboratory in the area of pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and regarding the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1178 1995–96 |
Farms/industrial insuranceThe exclusion from industrial insurance coverage of children under age 18 who are employed by their parents on the family farm is deleted. Parents employing a child under age 21 may opt out of mandatory industrial insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1248 1995–96 |
Race track tax deferralsA retail sales and use tax deferral is created for "a new thoroughbred race track facility." The tax deferral applies to all materials, equipment, and labor used to construct or equip the facility. The retail sales and use... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1434 1995–96 |
PUD alternative bid procdresThe maximum amount of a contract for purchases that may be awarded from a vendor list through a uniform process by a public utility district is increased from $15,000 to $35,000. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 354, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1524 1995–96 |
Weights and measuresThe requirement that the weighing and measuring devices be inspected annually is deleted from existing law. The mechanism for funding the weights and measures program is changed from a fee collected at the time a device is... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1810 1995–96 |
Hazardous substance cleanupA policy advisory committee is created to review the policies, procedures and practices of the department in implementing the Model Toxics Control Act. The review includes cleanup standards, the cleanup process, funding,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| 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 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1350 1995–96 |
Unempl insur voluntary contrSmall 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:... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1658 1995–96 |
Filled or altered wetlandsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot require mitigation for adverse impacts on fish life or habitat that occurred at a time a wetland was filled, if the wetland is legally filled under the emergency provisions... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, 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 1429 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicles"RV" and "park trailer" are separately defined. All regulations applicable to RVs are also applicable to park trailers. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1046 1995–96 |
Health care reform amendmentThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1995 |
May 8, 1995 |
| HB 1027 1995–96 |
School administrators/classrAdditional duties are given to the Joint Select Committee on Education Restructuring, and a School District Financial Review Program is established. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1136 1995–96 |
Inmate welfare accountsThe Department of Corrections is directed to transfer 25 percent of the total annual revenues and receipts in each institutional betterment fund to the Department of Labor and Industries for the purpose of providing direct... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1053 1995–96 |
Wood stove use limitationsThe provisions of existing law authorizing a single stage burn ban are deleted. The provisions authorizing a geographical limitation on the use of noncertified stoves are limited to the sole purpose of a contingency measure to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1080 1995–96 |
Outdoor burning/nonurbn areaThe outdoor burning permit program applies as to residential and land clearing burning within: (1) cities; (2) urban growth areas; and (3) outside urban growth areas in counties with unincorporated populations more than... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1220 1995–96 |
Air operating permits/SEPAA decision pertaining to the issuance, renewal, reopening, or revision of an air operating permit is not subject to the requirements under the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) for the preparation of an environmental... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1247 1995–96 |
Horse racingThe termination date of June 1, 1995, for the provisions that earmark 1.25 percent of daily gross receipts for purse enhancement and 1.25 percent to an escrow or trust account is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1414 1995–96 |
Acting in course of emplymntThe definition of "acting in the course of employment" is modified to exclude social, recreational, or athletic activities unless the participation is during working hours, the employee is compensated for participation, or the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1246 1995–96 |
Private school busesA private school bus may display the words "school bus" above the front and rear windows of the bus. | Peter Kremen (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 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 |