All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6767 1995–96 |
State employee compensationThe criteria in effect for the current biennium concerning granting salary adjustments and reclassifications are made permanent. OFM must review the agency's fiscal impact statement. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2291 1995–96 |
International exchangesThe Legislature recognizes the importance of international exchange programs and sister relationships in promoting international trade and encouraging cultural awareness. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2472 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceProtection orders, restraining orders, and no-contact orders may specify that the person being restrained may not enter the grounds of a home, school, workplace, or day care center. A violation of a no-contact order issued... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2484 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers os expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. An exemption from sales and use tax is... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2567 1995–96 |
Property action notificationWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2623 1995–96 |
Controlled substnc identifctIt is illegal to use more than one name to obtain a controlled substance. Individuals are required to inform all providers of any legal name change. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2661 1995–96 |
Public funds regulationWithin the PDPA, several definitions are modified or added. Public corporations are added to the list of entities for whom a treasurer or custodian holds public funds. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 256, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2664 1995–96 |
Competitive negotiationsMunicipalities may acquire electronic data processing or telecommunication, equipment, software, or services either through competitive negotiation or competitive bidding. If competitive negotiation, then a request for... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2672 1995–96 |
Greyhound racingGreyhound racing is prohibited in the state of Washington. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2682 1995–96 |
Library capital faclty areasThe vote to establish a library capital facility area and any votes for an excess levy may occur at a general or special election. County legislative authorities are encouraged to request elections at general elections or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2689 1995–96 |
Oral/maxillofacial surgeryThe dental scope of practice is clarified to include any dental or oral maxillofacial surgery. "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2703 1995–96 |
Occuaptional safety & healthA section of law is repealed that requires the posting of certain warning signs if a pesticide with a reentry interval of more than 24 hours is applied to a labor-intensive agricultural crop and requires employees to vacate... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2727 1995–96 |
State infrastructure bankThe transportation infrastructure account is created in the transportation fund, and the highway infrastructure account is created in the motor vehicle fund. Money from public or private entities or from bonds may be deposited... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2757 1995–96 |
Littering in state parksA person that litters in a state park must perform 24 hours of community service in the park where the litter violation occurred. The Parks and Recreation Commission must adopt a policy for supervising and evaluating community... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2762 1995–96 |
Comm & tech coll forest resvA new section is added to statute directing the management of the community and technical college forest reserve land base. The land base is forever removed from sale; however, timber and other products may be sold or the land... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2772 1995–96 |
Docks/substantial developmntThe threshold for the shoreline substantial development exemption for noncommercial docks in freshwater areas is raised to a fair market value of $10,000. However, for subsequent construction within five years, the exemption... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2791 1995–96 |
County fire marshall/assaultA person commits assault in the third degree if the person assaults an employee of a county fire marshal's office or county fire prevention bureau who was performing his or her official duties at the time of the assault. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2793 1995–96 |
Referendum 45 implementationThe Legislature begins to make the statutory changes necessary to fully implement Referendum 45, including implementation of the Fish and Wildlife Commission's expanded | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2811 1995–96 |
Communty & tech colleg fundsCommunity and technical college districts and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges are authorized to participate in the investment pool managed by the State Treasurer for local governments. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2837 1995–96 |
Medicare supplementl insurncChanges are made to Washington's definition of Medicare supplemental insurance to conform to changes in federal law. Subsidies are provided to offset premiums for Medicare supplemental insurance policies for individuals with... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2838 1995–96 |
Health care injury disputesIn medical malpractice "health care injury disputes," a written, good faith request for mediation, when made prior to filing the action, tolls the statute of limitations for one year, rather than for an unspecified period. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2849 1995–96 |
Nursing home administratorsAdministrators of nursing homes that specifically provide care and healing for its residents through prayer and spiritual means are no longer required to be certified by the church or denomination. The limited license is only... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2861 1995–96 |
Academic transcripts/tax exmThe sale and use of academic transcripts is exempt from the business and occupation tax and the sales and use tax. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2909 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, or its designee, develops and implements a process to identify programs that have been proven to be effective, using valid research, in teaching elementary students to read. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |