Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1694 1995–96 |
Vehicle excise taxes/distribEffective July 1, 1995, the formula for deriving funds to the Central Puget Sound public transportation account (CPSPTA) and the public transportation systems account (PTSA) is replaced. Funds to the CPSPTA are to be equal to... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1696 1995–96 |
City & town boundary changesEstablishes a procedure whereby the boundaries of two cities or towns that are adjacently located, and all located in a county in which a boundary review board exists, may be adjusted. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1705 1995–96 |
Utility line clearing/taxPruning, trimming, repairing, removing, and clearing of trees and brush near electric supply lines and equipment, if performed by or at the direction of an electric utility, is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1723 1995–96 |
Fair campaign practicesRevises definitions relating to campaign practices. Revises provisions pertaining to use of public resources for local government political campaigns. Revises financial affairs reports for gifts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1737 1995–96 |
Gulf War veterans' benefitsRevises RCW 41.04.005 to qualify Gulf War veterans for benefits. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1791 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceTwo state commissions, known jointly as the Washington Water Resources Commissions, are created. One is for eastern Washington and one is for western Washington. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1793 1995–96 |
State patrol wage bargainingDeclares that the public employer of state patrol officers for wage-related matters is the governor, and the public employer for nonwage-related matters is the state patrol. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1797 1995–96 |
Domestic violence/harassmentRevises RCW 26.50.010 to include unlawful harassment in the definition of domestic violence. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1801 1995–96 |
Child care facilitiesThe child care coordinating committee will administer grants for before and after school child care programs. Grants may be used for needs assessments, planning and design of programs, equipment and supplies, capital... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1825 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnAuthorizes a five year plan I member whose spouse becomes permanently incapacitated to be retired in accordance with the conditions specified. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1839 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisThe Mobile Home Relocation Assistance program is reenacted. Monetary relocation assistance is made available to all mobile home owners that are displaced due to a park closure, conversion to another use, or partial park closure. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1847 1995–96 |
Juvenile sentencingDeclares an intent to: (1) Increase the speed of the juvenile justice system's response to juvenile offenders' criminal behavior; (2) increase the certainty of punishment and intervention; (3) increase judicial discretion and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1848 1995–96 |
Juvenile detention faciltiesMakes an appropriation of twenty-eight million four hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1854 1995–96 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for the approval of school district levies and bonds by a simple majority of voters in the district. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval of a constitutional amendment by the voters at the next general election. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1915 1995–96 |
Workers' comp self-insurersExtends self-insurer workers' compensation coverage to contractors and subcontractors of self-insured employers. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1932 1995–96 |
Telecommunications servicesPUDs serving counties with populations of at least 500,000 are prohibited from imposing less favorable terms and conditions for use of a utility pole, or a right of way, on one telecommunications company than the terms and... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1959 1995–96 |
Faculty salary incrementsThe bill provides that: (1) trustees will award increments based on local agreements; (2) each biennium, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) will submit in its budget request an amount sufficient to... | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1966 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefSpecifies conditions to be met to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes. Designates a formula for computing the reduction and sets a maximum allowable reduction. Creates a property tax reduction fund. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1975 1995–96 |
Aircraft noise impact areasRevises the investigation and monitoring requirements for aircraft noise impacts in RCW 53.54.020 and 53.54.030. Requires a port commission to use comparable properties located outside the impacted area when determining the... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1981 1995–96 |
Port district property taxesRequires voter approval before a port district may impose property taxes. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2051 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2062 1995–96 |
Higher ed/port distrct LEOFFRevises RCW 41.26.450 to delete the provision that port districts and institutions of higher education shall contribute both the employer and state shares of the cost of the retirement system for any of their employees who are... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2077 1995–96 |
Weapons in court buildingsExpands the authority of local governments to prohibit weapons in buildings used for court proceedings. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2105 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryAuthorizes the secretary of state to propose an alternate date for the state presidential primary. Establishes procedures for the approval of the date and for the conduct of the primary. Prescribes procedures for the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |