All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5739 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org sales/tax exmpThe first $20,000 received in a calendar year by a nonprofit organization from bazaars and rummage sales is exempt from the B&O tax and the sales are not subject to sales tax. A B&O tax exemption is provided for income from... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| SB 5852 1995–96 |
Presidential primaryA presidential preference primary is conducted on the second Tuesday in March of a presidential election year. The Secretary of State may propose an alternate date for the primary to advance the concept of a regional primary... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1093 1995–96 |
Agency bidding proceduresThe Department of General Administration is given the authority to use the Request for Proposal (RFP) bid solicitation process if the purchasing director makes a written determination that the invitation for bid (IFB) process... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1318 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWith the exception of technical colleges, public colleges and universities are required to waive tuition and services and activities fees for Washington scholars selected before June 30, 1994. The waiver must be used for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1566 1995–96 |
Health care authority dutiesThe requirement that school district employees purchase benefits through the Health Care Authority is replaced with permission to do so. Public employees are given the choice to waive state sponsored health insurance coverage. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1741 1995–96 |
Wine & wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1814 1995–96 |
Vocational excellence awardState supported colleges and universities waive tuition and fees for up to two years for WAVE recipients who received their award before June 30, 1994. The Higher Education Coordinating Board administers a grant program for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 2076 1995–96 |
Drivers' license feesAs of July 1, 1995, the entire $14 driver's license fee shall be deposited in the highway safety fund. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5001 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe following changes are made to the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemption program effective July 1, 1995, for taxes payable in 1996: (1) All changes made to the senior citizen and disabled person property... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5269 1995–96 |
Raffle ticketsThe limit on individual raffle ticket prices is increased from $5 to $25. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5325 1995–96 |
Higher educatn fiscal mattrsTuition rate increases are linked to the growth in statewide per capita income and state policy commits the state to fund the core instructional costs of higher education in proportion to tuition. State policy commitment to... | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5408 1995–96 |
School bus purchasingThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish school bus categories and the minimum specifications for each category. The superintendent must get price quotes for each category from school bus dealers. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5529 1995–96 |
School district leviesThe 4 percent levy lid increase is extended for two years (calendar years 1996 and 1997). For levies to be collected in 1998 and thereafter, school boards can only request voter approval for amounts consistent with the 1993 levy rate. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5555 1995–96 |
Massage services taxationMassage services are removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6010 1995–96 |
Learning assistance programBeginning with the 1995-96 school year, the distribution formula for funds is based upon both an assessment of students and a poverty factor. The Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop recommendations for a new... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6049 1995–96 |
Public sports stadiumsIn a charter county where the largest city has less than 40 percent of the county population, appointments to the board of directors of a public facilities district are made by the county executive, with confirmation by the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6058 1995–96 |
Local public health govrnancThe county public health account is created and includes the following funds: the 2.95 percent of the MVET that would otherwise be distributed to counties in order to provide for public health funds, and appropriations from... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6073 1995–96 |
RCW 46.63.020 amendmentRCW 46.63.020 is amended to include the crime of driving a motor vehicle while under 21 years of age with an alcohol concentration of .02 or more. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 6077 1995–96 |
DUI/driver's license reissueThe reissue fee for a driver's license that is suspended or revoked due to a violation of driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is increased to $100. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| SB 5201 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/processing taxA statewide sales and use tax exemption is provided and the state's sales and use tax deferral programs are revised as follows. Sales Tax Exemption . Sales of new and replacement machinery and equipment used directly in a... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 8, 1995 |
| SB 6074 1995–96 |
Fish & wildlife commissionThe Legislature supports the recommendations of the Fish and Wildlife Commission with regard to its proposed role in the Department of Fish and Wildlife. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
May 24, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1110 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsThe committee striking amendment requires that the Department of Natural Resources consult with the Senate and House Natural Resources Committees prior to entering into any agreement concerning the federal Endangered Species... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1009 1995–96 |
Pesticide registratn commissA Commission on Pesticide Registration is created. It provides guidance to WSU's Food Safety and Environmental Quality Laboratory in the area of pesticide registrations for minor crops and minor uses and regarding the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 390, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1014 1995–96 |
Commun,trade & econ dev deptVarious obsolete references in the Revised Code of Washington are removed or corrected. | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 399, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |