All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2126 1995–96 |
Dentists' inactive licensesThe Dental Quality Assurance Commission is authorized to establish by rule an inactive license status. A dentist may place his or her license on inactive status, but may not practice without first activating the license. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2132 1995–96 |
Agriculture dept rule makingSpecific authority for the department to adopt rules is provided for the following areas: 1.regulation of farm milk storage tanks and bulk milk tankers; 2.designation of nonfood and nonfeed crops and disposal of residues from... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2134 1995–96 |
Dairy license degradeThe requirement that milk produced in facilities that have repeat violations be immediately degraded is deleted. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The bill is to take effect immediately. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2136 1995–96 |
Hydrilla eradication fundingFunds in the freshwater aquatic weeds account may be appropriated to the Department of Ecology to fund hydrilla eradication activities in waters of the state. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2151 1995–96 |
Health profs/uniform licnsngThe Secretary of Health, in consultation with the professional boards and commissions, is required to establish by rule, uniform procedures, requirements and fees for such administrative duties as issuing original licenses,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2167 1995–96 |
Marina facility maintenanceUpon request, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must issue a five-year renewable permit to a marina for regular maintenance activities. Marina is defined as a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2172 1995–96 |
Adult residential care servcThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the enforcement authority to sanction adult residential care services for violations of contract standards. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2179 1995–96 |
Motor vehicle buyer's agentsBuyer's agents may not accept purchase moneys unless made payable to the vehicle dealership. Buyer's agents are prohibited from signing any purchase moneys, purchase orders, sales contracts, disclosure documents or other forms... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2188 1995–96 |
Physician license revocationWhen a panel of the Medical Quality Assurance Commission votes to revoke the license of a physician, the defendant has 20 days to appeal this revocation order. If the defendant requests a "second opinion," the commission must... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2190 1995–96 |
Railroad association feesRailroad associations that qualify as not-for-profit charitable organizations under the federal Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) are exempt from the fee. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2195 1995–96 |
Inmate conversatn monitoringA new exemption to the state Privacy Act is created authorizing the Department of Corrections to electronically monitor nontelephonic conversations in the living areas and common spaces of department facilities without first... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2227 1995–96 |
Felony traffic offensesVehicular homicide is raised to a class A felony. Vehicular assault is raised to a class B felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2250 1995–96 |
Higher education budgetsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board reviews the supplemental budget requests of four-year institutions and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The board submits recommendations on the supplemental budget... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2290 1995–96 |
Wind energy/solar power taxMachinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2309 1995–96 |
Hearing and speech professnsA voluntary state certification program for audiologists and speech-language pathologists is established. Certified audiologists may fit and dispense hearing instruments without obtaining licenses as hearing instrument... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2310 1995–96 |
Schools/contract nonrenewalCertificated employees must be notified about nonrenewal of their contracts by May 15. If the Omnibus Appropriations Act has not been passed by the Legislature by May 15, then certificated employees must be notified no later... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 201, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2311 1995–96 |
School board director's termThe striking amendment provides that school district boards of directors who serve six-year terms of office may reduce the length of the terms of office from six to four years. The reduction in the length of term may not... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2338 1995–96 |
Anhydrous ammoniaThe Department of Ecology is prohibited from regulating ammonia emissions that result from any nonproduction activity related to making or using ammonia as an agricultural or silvicultural fertilizer. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 204, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2339 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2343 1995–96 |
Transportation budgetAppropriation authority of the transportation agencies is increased by $176.3 million for the remainder of the 1995-97 biennium. $176.3 million is appropriated to eight state agencies: the Department of Transportation ($88.4... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 165, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2396 1995–96 |
Game animal violationsIt is unlawful to hunt, fish, or possess a species of game animal, game bird or game fish or a member of a species with a distinguishing characteristic during closed season. It is also unlawful to exceed the bag limit for game... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2446 1995–96 |
Douglas & Chelan co. judgesThe number of judicial positions in Chelan and Douglas counties is increased from three to five. Both additional judicial positions take effect January 1, 1997. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2452 1995–96 |
Tuberculosis controlThe time period in which physicians are required to report new case of tuberculosis is reduced from five days to one day. The responsibilities of health officers are amended to explicitly include the involuntary treatment of... | Georgette Valle (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |