Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jerry Blanton
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2866 1995–96 |
Legislator bill introductionAuthorizes each legislator to introduce three bills in each regular session of the legislature at public cost. Provides that after the legislator has introduced three bills, the legislator shall pay the cost of printing and... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 1357 1995–96 |
Offender probation supervisnWhen superior court judges order supervision of a misdemeanant or gross misdemeanant, the Department of Corrections is responsible for supervising them. Superior court judges are no longer required to order supervision for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1880 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudRecipients of public assistance who provide false or misleading information to qualify for or retain eligibility for assistance will be ineligible six months for a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, and permanently... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2784 1995–96 |
Campaigns/public fundsProvides that any professional association or organization or other entity of any kind that derives more than twenty-five percent of its income from dues or assessments paid with public funds is prohibited from providing any... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2795 1995–96 |
Sex offender infrmatn releasRequires that, at the earliest possible date, and in no event later than thirty days before discharge, parole, or any other authorized leave or release, or before transfer to a community residential facility, the secretary... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1170 1995–96 |
School levy and bond electnsRequires school district levy and bond elections to be conducted at either primary or general elections. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1934 1995–96 |
State patrol retirement systA member of the WSPRS who is on unpaid leave of absence to serve in the Legislature may continue to receive service credit. The Legislature pays employer contributions and the employee pays the employee contributions. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2349 1995–96 |
Low-income housing fundsDirects auditors to collect an additional recording fee of five dollars to be used for low-income housing. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2722 1995–96 |
Half-time employees/tax crdtAuthorizes a business and occupation tax credit to small business firms that provide health benefits and share in premium costs for employees working half-time or more. | Carl Scheuerman (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2737 1995–96 |
Mandatory school attendanceLowers the age for mandatory school attendance from eight to six. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2738 1995–96 |
Eluding a police vehicleRequires that the driver's license shall be revoked for two years for attempting to elude a police vehicle. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2744 1995–96 |
Endowment care facilitiesCharters a state association of endowment care trustees. Dissolves the state cemetery board. Establishes a six-member board of governors to manage the affairs of the association. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1271 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsState agencies and local governments are required to report lobbying activities on a monthly basis rather than a quarterly basis. The reporting requirements apply to both employees of the agency or local government and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1400 1995–96 |
Remedial or precollege classBy June 30, 1996, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must adopt common definitions of remedial and precollege material and course work. As it deliberates, the board consults with K-12 and higher education faculty,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1878 1995–96 |
Public real property salesExcept where deed restrictions or other restrictions preclude the sale of publicly owned real property, including trust lands, state agencies must inventory publicly owned property that is not in active or planned use and... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2351 1995–96 |
Assisted housing/tax exemptnSpecifies the conditions to be met to be eligible for the exemptions. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2352 1995–96 |
Community radio statns/taxExempts community radio stations from property taxation. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2364 1995–96 |
Video lottery terminalsEstablishes conditions for location and number of terminals. Prescribes the distribution of wages to players, operators, common school construction fund, counties, cities, and the gambling commission. Establishes requirements... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2380 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsDesignates an application and an approval process. Limits the total number of charter schools in the 1996-98 school years to twenty-five. Limits the term of operation to no longer than five school years, with options to renew. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2382 1995–96 |
Suspected abuse reportsDeletes the requirement for reporting suspected abuse to DSHS. Requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of suspected abuse to notify the suspect of the report. Requires records of the allegation to be destroyed... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2434 1995–96 |
Tree & timber damageRevises RCW 64.12.030 and 64.12.040 to authorize the award of attorney fees and costs in actions for damages to trees, timber, or shrubs. | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2096 1995–96 |
Teachers' early retirementEstablishes criteria for early retirement benefits. Prohibits retirees from working under a personal service contract after retirement. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |