Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Deccio
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5503 1995–96 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is designated as the single state agency responsible for encouraging the development of temporary worker housing. Temporary worker housing on rural worksites is declared a permitted use for zoning... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 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 5308 1995–96 |
Health professional examintnBoards and/or examining committees for the following professions are able to use national or regional exams: chiropractic, dispensing optician, optometry, dental hygiene, Board of Pharmacy (pharmacy assistants), physical... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5780 1995–96 |
Viatical settlementsPersons or businesses involved in the process of buying the life insurance policy of a terminally ill person must be licensed by the commissioner. This includes those who offer or advertise the availability of viatical... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 27, 1995 |
| SB 5992 1995–96 |
Work force training/educatnThe board is required to report annually to the Legislature regarding progress in implementing the state comprehensive plan for workforce training and education. The board's comprehensive plan must be updated every two years... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 22, 1995 |
| SB 5771 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt ins liablty/emplrFor unemployment insurance purposes, the business entity supplying employees to another firm is considered the employer. This includes temporary help agencies, employee leasing firms and employee referral agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5882 1995–96 |
Surplus property disposalThe estimated value of surplus property at which the state or a political subdivision must follow formal hearing and notice requirements for disposal is raised from $5,000 to $50,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5767 1995–96 |
Muni irrigatn assessmnt distA city or town may consolidate separate irrigation assessment districts for the purposes of construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance. The consolidated districts need not be in the same neighborhood, and any money... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5769 1995–96 |
Unploymnt comp overpaymentsThe Employment Security Department may assess overpayments on UI benefits up to two years after the final payments are made to a worker, or two years after the individual benefit year, whichever is greater. The act applies to... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5857 1995–96 |
Public works subcontractingSubcontractors whose subcontracts are 10 percent of the bid price must be listed. The format used for listing is more easily understood by the general public. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, 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 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 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 |
| SB 5735 1995–96 |
County fees/credit card paymCounties are given the authority to choose to accept the payment by credit card or debit card of state or county fees under certain conditions. Payment by credit card or debit card may be accepted if the bank or financial... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 10, 1995 |
| SB 5303 1995–96 |
Public employee travelWhen traveling on public business at public expense, state and local government officers and employees must minimize travel expenses by obtaining the least costly air-fare for the most direct and timely routing on the carrier... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 13, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6347 1993–94 |
High-tech business tax incenFirms that are engaged in biotechnology, advanced computing, electronic device technology, advanced material, and environmental technology pursuits may be eligible for a B&O tax credit and a sales and use tax deferral. | Sylvia Skratek (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 4, 1994 |
| SB 6068 1993–94 |
Environmental hearings offceShorelines Hearings Board The Shorelines Board may decide the following types of appeals by a three-member panel of the board: single family residences and appurtenances, including docks or piers. At least one and not more... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6081 1993–94 |
Biological septic tank addtvBiological additives are not specifically exempt from regulation. The deadlines, notification procedures, and approval standards in existing law for additives regulation are substantially modified. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6123 1993–94 |
Model toxics control actLegislative findings are made it is in the public's interest to integrate land use policies with cleanup policies, and to clean up and reuse contaminated industrial properties. In addition to other types of enforcement orders... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6089 1993–94 |
Collegiate license platesRCW 46.16.323, the vehicle license plate emblem program for institutions of higher education, is repealed. Beginning January 1, 1995, a state university, regional university, or state college may apply to the Department of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6438 1993–94 |
Running start programPublic institutions of higher education offering baccalaureate degrees may participate in the Running Start program. This option may provide access to students in geographical areas not served by a community or technical college. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 5341 1993–94 |
DUI penaltiesA person who is arrested for DWI and has a previous conviction for DWI within the last five years is prohibited from transferring, selling or encumbering his or her interest in the motor vehicle the person was driving at the... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |