All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6037 1995–96 |
Independent regultry affairsThe Washington Independent Regulatory Review Commission (WIRRC) is created. The commission consists of five part-time members, one appointed by each of the four largest caucuses in the Legislature, and one appointed by the Governor. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1724 1995–96 |
Growth managementPlanning and Environmental Review . It is clarified that, under the GMA, local government decisions on development permit applications are to be based on adopted development regulations, or in the absence of development... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 347, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| SB 5162 1995–96 |
Vietnam vet tuition exemptnPublic baccalaureate institutions and community colleges may exempt eligible Vietnam veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after October 1, 1977. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1611 1995–96 |
Youth alternative housingNonprofit health or social welfare organizations are exempt from sales and use taxes on items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis. The exemption expires July 1, 1997. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1995 |
May 13, 1995 |
| SB 5119 1995–96 |
Retirmnt cost-of-livng allowThe Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plan I and the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Plan I cost-of-living adjustments and the minimum benefit COLA are repealed. The age-70 COLA is made permanent for those currently... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 345, Laws of 1995 |
May 12, 1995 |
| HB 1117 1995–96 |
Crimes at penal facilitiesFelony crimes that apply to offenders confined in state penal institutions are extended to apply to inmates confined in local jails. These crimes include prison riot, holding a hostage, preventing an officer from performing... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1130 1995–96 |
Locomotive whistlesCities and counties are authorized to enact ordinances limiting train whistles at crossings equipped with "supplemental safety measures," as defined in federal law. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1140 1995–96 |
Criminal history/sentencingOffenses may not wash out if the defendant commits any gross misdemeanor or felony crime that results in a conviction during the period specified. A federal felony that does not have a clearly comparable Washington offense, or... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1165 1995–96 |
Excise & property taxesLimited liability companies are added to the list of organizations defined as persons or companies in the business and occupation tax law. Managers of limited liability companies may be held personally responsible for any... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1205 1995–96 |
Physician referralsThe state Medicaid program is brought into compliance with federal OBRA requirements. Physicians are prohibited from self-referring Medicaid clients to medical facilities or services in which the physician or his/her family... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1273 1995–96 |
Indian tribes/fuel tax refndThe Department of Licensing may enter into an agreement with any federally recognized Indian tribe located on a reservation within Washington State regarding the imposition, collection or use of motor fuel tax or special fuel... | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1298 1995–96 |
Methadone treatment programMethadone treatment is expanded to include opiate substitute treatment. This change allows for the use of new synthetic opiate substitutes in the treatment of persons with heroin and other opiate addictions. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 321, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1350 1995–96 |
Unempl insur voluntary contrSmall employers are permitted to make voluntary contributions to the Employment Security Department, and so reduce their "experience rate" and thereby their quarterly taxes, provided they meet the following requirements:... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1398 1995–96 |
Acupuncture licensingThe regulatory terminology of the practice of acupuncture is changed from certification to licensure and only persons qualifying for licensure may practice acupuncture, unless otherwise authorized by law in other practice... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1401 1995–96 |
Juvenile record/disclosureThe appropriate approved private school or public school district must be notified when a state juvenile detention center releases a juvenile who committed a violent crime, sex crime, or stalking crime, except in certain... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1495 1995–96 |
Tmbr excse tax small hrvstrThe definition of small harvester is changed to one whose harvests do not exceed 2 million board feet in a calendar year. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1497 1995–96 |
Elctrnc access publc recordsThe State Archivist is directed to adopt rules for cataloging, indexing and storing photographic, optical, electronic and other images of public records, and to adopt rules facilitating access to such records. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1547 1995–96 |
Longshore/harbor workrs compThe temporary Washington State United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is extended to July 1, 1997. The advisory committee is to report annually to the Legislature regarding the plan. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 327, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1658 1995–96 |
Filled or altered wetlandsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife cannot require mitigation for adverse impacts on fish life or habitat that occurred at a time a wetland was filled, if the wetland is legally filled under the emergency provisions... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1673 1995–96 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax deferral program is expanded to allow persons who are 60 years of age to apply for the program. The income threshold for the deferral program is increased to $34,000. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1700 1995–96 |
Property tax/current useAssessors are instructed not to remove land from forest land classification or designation if the land is expected to be acquired in a transaction exempt from paying the back taxes. The sale or transfer of fee title to the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1722 1995–96 |
UTC hearingsThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is exempt from the requirement that adjudicative hearings conducted by the commission be presided over by an administrative law judge appointed by the Office of... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |
| HB 1756 1995–96 |
Dependent childrenA relative or a foster parent caring for a child may attend any hearing or proceeding pertaining to the child, unless the court states the reasons on the record for disallowing attendance. Relatives may attend whether or not... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |