All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 1008 1995–96 |
Wine & beer educator licenseA person or corporation, not otherwise eligible to be licensed under the Liquor Control Board, may obtain an educators license that permits the holder to sell wine or beer only by the glass for educational wine or beer... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1018 1995–96 |
Limited partnership actA limited partner may not withdraw prior to the time for the dissolution and winding up of the limited partnership, unless the partnership agreement provides otherwise. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1182 1995–96 |
Uniform commercial codeTechnical changes to the Uniform Commercial Code are made to update cross-references, delete references to repealed sections, and reflect name changes. The two conflicting provisions of law governing imposition and calculation... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1302 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesThe crimes relating to unlawful purchase or redemption of food coupons are amended to provide that it is illegal to purchase food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act or redeem food stamps as defined by the federal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1647 1995–96 |
Employmnt securty data shareGovernment agencies are authorized to access employer information possessed by the Employment Security Department for the purposes of the Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division. Access is limited to only those individuals... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2133 1995–96 |
Agric business records disclThe following agricultural business and commodity commission records are exempt from disclosure requirements of the public records statutes: 1. Export project information: Financial and commercial information and records... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2152 1995–96 |
Adult family home registratn"Provider" and "resident manager" are used consistently throughout both DOH statutes pertaining to registration and DSHS statutes pertaining to licensing. The Department of Social and Health Services must screen multiple adult... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2294 1995–96 |
Educational trust fundThe State Educational Trust Fund is established to allow the HECB to expend these funds to provide financial aid to eligible students. The trust fund provides the vehicle for the state to meet its scholarship obligations under... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2340 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocnThe Superior Court Judges Association is given authority to set the time for its annual meeting. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2494 1995–96 |
Private school kindergartenThe State Board of Education has the authority to include kindergarten program offerings in the approval of private schools. No private school may be approved that only operates a kindergarten program. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2495 1995–96 |
Juv facilities/education prgSchool districts must provide educational services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by DSHS or under contract with DSHS. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2513 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums, thus passing the cost of benefits provided for injured workers to insured employers in the same risk... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2520 1995–96 |
Terminal safety audit feesBeginning January 1, 1997, an annual $10 inspection fee is collected, on a proportional basis, from each interstate vehicle (power unit) base-plated in another IRP state or foreign jurisdiction that travels in the state of Washington. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2551 1995–96 |
LimousinesThe regulation of limousines is transferred from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to the Department of Licensing (DOL). The department regulates entry, equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2591 1995–96 |
Tax statutes correctedThe mobile home park fee of $1 per lot that was established in 1988 is repealed. The Department of Revenue is directed not to collect any fees owed under the mobile home park fee statute enacted in 1991. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2595 1995–96 |
Vehicle impoundmentWhen a police officer orders an impound for the operation of a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license, a license that has been expired for 90 days or more, or a suspended or revoked license, the registered tow-truck... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2638 1995–96 |
Information services dept.The requirement that the Information Services Board and the Department of Information Services be terminated on June 30, 1996, is repealed. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2659 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax computationThe language is restated that, in the absence of operation records, vehicle miles per gallon "must be calculated" using the above schedule instead of "presuming" the vehicle miles per gallon on the above schedule. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2660 1995–96 |
Vehicle fees & taxes refundsThe threshold for an automatic (non-requested) refund is raised from $5 to $10. The department must continue to issue refunds to persons requesting one, no matter how small the amount. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2687 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of 3 cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The fine structure consists of a set dollar amount, plus a certain number of cents per pound. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2692 1995–96 |
RCW internal refernce corrctReferences to renumbered sections and subsections are corrected. An offender is ineligible for the special drug offender sentencing alternative if the violation involves a deadly weapon enhancement under either RCW... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2730 1995–96 |
City hardship assistance accThe percentage of city gas tax revenue going to the CHAA is reduced from 2 percent to 1 percent. Any fund balance in the account that is not required to carry out the program must be returned to cities and towns, according to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2746 1995–96 |
Insur policy rate/term changPremium discrepancies between the binder and the actual policy that are less than $10 do not require notice to the policyholder, and the insurer may use the policy amount as the premium. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6089 1995–96 |
Firearms range acct fundingThe requirement for applicants to be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization with the United States federal Internal Revenue Service is eliminated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |