All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5522 1995–96 |
Pro tem judges & crt commissEach district court is directed to designate one or more persons as judges pro tempore who will serve during the temporary absence, disqualification, incapacity of a district judge, or for excess caseload or special set cases. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5605 1995–96 |
Higher ed drug & alcohol useEach public institution of higher education is required to notify all students of the availability of student housing in an area in which all use of liquor is prohibited. Upon request, each public college or university shall... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 5757 1995–96 |
Pub works bidding requrmntsIf a low bidder claims error and fails to enter into a contract, he or she is prohibited from bidding on the same project if a call for second or subsequent bids is made for that project. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6093 1995–96 |
Sidewalk reconstructionIn a city or town, an abutting owner cannot be charged with any cost of reconstruction of a sidewalk if reconstruction is required to correct deterioration or damage which results from direct actions of the city or town or... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6101 1995–96 |
Free shellfish/fishing wkndsThe department may include steelhead trout on the free fishing day. A separate shellfish day is established and no punch cards are required for any free fishing. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6113 1995–96 |
Presumption of paternityA responsible parent may provide evidence to rebut the presumption of paternity at an adjudicative proceeding. If the evidence is deemed credible, the department must refer the case to the superior court to determine whether... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6115 1995–96 |
Graffiti damage penaltiesThe penalties for placing graffiti on the property of another person are increased. The minimum criminal penalty for placing graffiti on another person's property is increased to a gross misdemeanor, even if the amount of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6150 1995–96 |
Health professnl servce corpCertain licensed and certified health care professionals are given the ability to form a single professional service corporation or limited liability company. The legislation grants this to 17 different health care professions. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6167 1995–96 |
Dissolution of marriageSuperior courts are given jurisdiction to hear divorce cases if the petitioner is a nonresident spouse who is married (1) to a resident of this state or (2) to a member of the armed forces who is stationed in this state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6181 1995–96 |
Deferred prosecutionBefore an order of deferred prosecution is entered, the person seeking the deferred prosecution must execute a statement acknowledging his or her rights. In addition, the person must acknowledge and waive the following rights:... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6216 1995–96 |
Board of educatn offic staffThe State Board of Education may appoint an executive director, who also must serve as the board's secretary. The board may also appoint other staff to support the duties of the board, including duties delegated to the board... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6237 1995–96 |
Vehicles/wireless communctnsLaw enforcement vehicles may be equipped with mobile computer networks. Hands-free, wireless communication systems may be used by motorists while driving a motor vehicle, as approved by the State Patrol. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6271 1995–96 |
Salvage vehicle title brandThe requirement that titles and registration certificates of rebuilt vehicles be branded is expanded to include vehicles under six years of age. Markings indicating a vehicle has been rebuilt are only applied to the door... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6398 1995–96 |
Background checksThe Department of Social and Health Services has legal authority to require all Special Commitment Center current and prospective employees, as a condition of employment, to comply with a background check. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6414 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp tax withhlThe Employment Security Department is required to provide unemployment insurance claimants with the following information: (a) unemployment insurance is subject to federal income tax; (b) claimants may choose to have their... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6467 1995–96 |
Pollution source feesAll new source review fees, and all RACT determination fees, are deposited into the air pollution control fund. Language that distinguishes between funds from permit program sources and non-permit program sources is deleted. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6487 1995–96 |
Commercial drivers' licensesTwo new CDL endorsements are added. The first new endorsement authorizes driving all vehicles carrying passengers, and the second new endorsement authorizes driving vehicles with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds carrying 16... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6489 1995–96 |
Vehicle/vessel license feesThe Department of Licensing may refund motor vehicle excises taxes and vessel registration fees in the following circumstances: (1)if the vehicle or vessel for which the renewal license is purchased is destroyed before the... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6554 1995–96 |
Transmission facilitiesElectric utilities not regulated by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC), including electric cooperatives, mutual corporations, cities, code cities, and public utility districts, are required to... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6631 1995–96 |
Thermal energy companiesSections allowing minimal regulation of district heating by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission are repealed. It is clarified that the WUTC is not authorized to regulate the rates or services of thermal... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2187 1995–96 |
Vocational rehab equipmentThe statutory ceiling of $1,000 per item which may be granted to program participants is deleted. The ceiling is set by state financial policies and regulations. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2322 1995–96 |
Workers' comp exemptionsThe parent of a person at least 18 years of age but under age 21 may elect to exclude the parent's employment of that person from industrial insurance coverage if the person being excluded is employed by the parent in... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2392 1995–96 |
Juv charging & plea dispostnProsecutorial Guidelines for Juvenile Cases . The same nonbinding prosecutorial guidelines already existing for adult criminal cases are placed in statute for juvenile offenses. Minor changes are made in the guidelines to... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2531 1995–96 |
Child abuse\neglect councilThe Secretary of the Department of Health, or the secretary's designee, is added as a voting member to the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |