All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1383 1995–96 |
Annexation unincorportd terrWhen unincorporated territory consisting of less than 100 acres is at least 80 percent contiguous with the boundaries of two municipal corporations, and one of the municipal corporations is a sewer district, the legislative... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1429 1995–96 |
Recreational vehicles"RV" and "park trailer" are separately defined. All regulations applicable to RVs are also applicable to park trailers. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1430 1995–96 |
Retirement contributns/exempEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1431 1995–96 |
Retiremnt systms dept expensThe June 30, 1995, termination date for use of interest earnings from pension funds to pay for investigation of fraud and collection of overpayments is deleted. DRS may continue to use interest earnings from the pension funds... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1445 1995–96 |
Hospital regulation/inspectnSeveral of the recommendations of the Legislative Budget Committee are enacted including: setting minimum rules and standards for hospitals that are consistent with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Care... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 282, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1471 1995–96 |
Homeowners' associationsA new chapter is created governing the formation and administration of homeowners' associations. A "homeowners' association" is a corporation, each member of which is an owner of residential real property located within the... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1518 1995–96 |
Teacher internship creditsFor the purposes of advancement on the salary allocation schedule, teachers and other certificated personnel can earn one academic credit for each 25 clock hours of participation in an approved internship with business,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1557 1995–96 |
Insurance fraudCurrent laws are modified or expanded and new provisions are added to fight insurance fraud, including anti-rebating laws, anti-fraud plans by insurance companies, and anti-fraud units operated by the Washington State Patrol... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1560 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionIt is a class C felony to intentionally avoid payment of the tax on fuels used to propel motor vehicles. Persons or corporations convicted under this law are subject to imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine up to $10,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1610 1995–96 |
Prosecution/victim involvmntThe prosecuting attorney must make reasonable efforts to notify the victims of all crimes against persons of the nature of and reasons for the plea agreement, and ascertain any objections or comments the victims have... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 288, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1660 1995–96 |
L & I dept. inspectns/approvThe director may adopt rules, with respect to the statutes regulating the manufacturing of mobile homes, commercial coaches, recreational vehicles, and factory built structures, that permit the approval of plans that are... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1669 1995–96 |
Island tourist facilities/txThe mitigation of tourism is defined to include various facilities for the use of tourists. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 290, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1679 1995–96 |
Security guards/privt investA number of changes are made to the program. The term private detective is changed to private investigator. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1680 1995–96 |
Court fines/interest distribCourts of limited jurisdiction are granted the authority to collect interest on unpaid penalties, fines, bail forfeitures, fees, and costs at a rate of 12 percent per annum. Such interest may begin to accrue when a case enters... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1692 1995–96 |
Clerks' feesProvisions of the code concerning fees collected by the clerk of the superior court are restructured under the following format: (1) a section is created which specifies the fees that are divided between the county, the state... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 292, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1725 1995–96 |
Housing authoritiesRestrictions on the designation of housing authority commissioners are altered. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1730 1995–96 |
Law enforcmnt offcrs/arbitraFor purposes of defining "uniformed personnel" in the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, the population threshold for including law enforcement officers is modified beginning July 1, 1997. "Uniformed personnel"... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1770 1995–96 |
Plumbing certif of competncyThe Department of Labor and Industries may, at its discretion, establish a pilot project in Eastern Washington covering local compliance inspections relating to certificate of competency laws. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1809 1995–96 |
Naturopaths' authorityNurses and licensed practical nurses are authorized to work under the direction of a naturopathic physician, consistent with their scopes of practice. The Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission establishes rules for RNs who... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1821 1995–96 |
Unemployment comp disqualifcFor unemployment insurance purposes, an individual who receives a settlement or other proceeds as a result of a negotiated settlement for termination of an employment contract with a public agency is considered to be receiving... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1865 1995–96 |
GuardianshipDSHS is entitled to receive notice of proceedings that affect the assets of DSHS clients. Language that a guardian may not receive compensation for services provided by DSHS for which the incapacitated person is eligible is eliminated. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1871 1995–96 |
Transit system/utility taxTransit agencies imposing the household/utility tax for transit, or the business and occupation tax for transit, are eligible for transit sales and use tax equalization payments. The equalization payments are based on a local... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1872 1995–96 |
Physical therapy boardThe Board of Physical Therapy is expressly authorized to adopt rules specifying the education and training requirements for supportive personnel. Amended Bill Compared to Original Bill: The original bill includes discipline as... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1879 1995–96 |
Juvenile offender costsA juvenile's parents, or other legally obligated person, is not required to pay costs of support, treatment, and confinement of the juvenile if the juvenile is being confined for an offense that was committed against a member... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1889 1995–96 |
State auditor's officeReferences to the Division of Municipal Corporations and the Division of Departmental Audits are deleted. The State Auditor may appoint deputies and assistant directors as deemed necessary. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |