All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2444 1995–96 |
Habitat conservations plansA new section is added to the forest practices statutes specifically addressing forest practices that are consistent with an approved habitat conservation plan. Such practices are exempt from state forest practices rules and... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2457 1995–96 |
Property tax/seniors & disabThe property tax valuation for eligible senior citizens and persons retired due to disability is frozen based upon the assessed value, rather than the market value, of the residence. The January 1 date for the valuation freeze... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2498 1995–96 |
Construction trade administrThe department may deny renewal or suspend a plumbing certificate under certain circumstances. The department must notify applicants of denial by certified mail and applicants have the right to appeal. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2590 1995–96 |
Travel excise taxGuided tours and guided charters are removed from the definition of retail sale and replaced with day trips for sightseeing purposes. Wholesale sales of day trips and other amusement and recreation services, such as golf,... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2592 1995–96 |
Revenue dept penalty/interstIf returns or other information obtained by the Department of Revenue are examined and it appears that a tax or penalty has been paid in an amount less than is properly due, the department assesses the additional amount found... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2593 1995–96 |
Railroad businesses/taxationThe public utility tax rate for railroads and railroad car businesses is reduced to 1.926 percent. The rental of rail cars is removed from the public utility tax and made subject to the sales tax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2724 1995–96 |
Injured workers/job modifctnThe Department of Labor and Industries may pay up to $5,000 in vocational rehabilitation expenditures for accommodations needed to (1) allow an injured worker to participate in an approved training plan, and (2) perform the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2758 1995–96 |
State fiscal conditionsThe Economic Climate Council is established. The Economic Climate Council is to select no more than 10 benchmarks that characterize the competitive environment of the state. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2875 1995–96 |
Puget Sound management teamA new sunset date of the year 2001 is established for the Authority. The membership of the authority includes nine citizen members appointed by the Governor and two nonvoting members of the Legislature, one from the House of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6126 1995–96 |
County treasurer receiptingThe option of paying property taxes in semiannual installments is available only if the amount of tax is $50 or more. The amount of taxes due by the second installment, if the payment of the first installment is late, is clarified. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6138 1995–96 |
Massage license revocationMassage practitioners who lose their licenses because of a prostitution conviction are not given the option of participating in a prostitution prevention program as a means of getting their license reinstated. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6169 1995–96 |
Business corporations actTo eliminate inconsistencies, clarifying definitions are added to the significant business transactions provisions to conform the provisions to either other provisions of the Washington Business Corporation Act or with other... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6188 1995–96 |
Sexual assault victim privcyCommunication between a victim of sexual assault and his or her sexual assault advocate is privileged; therefore, a sexual assault advocate may not be examined to provide testimony for or against the victim without the... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6214 1995–96 |
Temporary growing structureA separate definition is established in the State Building Code statute for "temporary growing structures." It is defined as a structure that has the sides and roof covered with plastic material and is used to provide plants... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 157, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6229 1995–96 |
Infant crib safetyThe Legislature finds that the deaths and injuries that result from crib accidents are a public health threat. Any crib that is sold, leased, manufactured or otherwise placed into the stream of commerce must comply with... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6241 1995–96 |
Hotel/motel tax for tourismThe legislative body of any town with a population of at least 325, but less than 550, in a county that borders the northeastern slope of the Cascade mountains with a population of at least 36,000 but less than 42,000 may levy... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6266 1995–96 |
Boundary establishmentAlternative procedures for fixing boundary disputes are delineated. One way parties may resolve boundary disputes is by creating a formal written agreement which would be binding on all subsequent owners of the properties. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6403 1995–96 |
Fire investigationThe responsibility for investigating the cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires is assigned as follows: (a) within any city or town, the chief of the fire department; (b) within unincorporated areas of a county,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6526 1995–96 |
Naturopath prescriptions/taxThe sale and use of medicines of mineral, animal, and botanical origin prescribed, administered, or used in treatment of an individual by a naturopath are exempt from both sales and use taxes. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6551 1995–96 |
Grazing lands managementThe purpose of the act is that all state agricultural grazing and grazable woodlands are managed in keeping with the statutory and constitutional mandates of each state agency. The ecosystem standards adopted in 1993 are not... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6566 1995–96 |
Snowmobile registration feeThe annual snowmobile registration fee must be established by the State Parks and Recreation Commission in consultation with any statewide snowmobile user groups, in addition to the Snowmobile Committee. The $15 limit on the... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6705 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Legislature recognizes that providing the state of Washington with the educated citizenry required for the maintenance of a well-prepared work force, and the quality of life desired by that citizenry, requires the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 1078 1995–96 |
Instruction in BrailleIt is a stated goal that students who are legally blind or visually impaired be given the opportunity to learn Braille to communicate effectively and efficiently. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |
| HB 2217 1995–96 |
At-risk youthThe court is authorized to place a child in need of services or an at-risk youth in a staff secure treatment facility, which cannot include a CRC. Whenever a person working for a licensed child serving agency shelters a minor... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 133, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 22, 1996 |