All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5089 1995–96 |
911 compatibilityBy January 1, 1996, owners of a private telecommunications system serving residential customers and school districts must ensure that the system is connected to the public-switched network. This must be done in such a way that... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5118 1995–96 |
Excess compensatn/retirementThe definition of excess compensation is expanded to include any payment in lieu of an accrual of annual leave or any payment added to regular wages and salary concurrent with a reduction of annual leave; a payment for or in... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5219 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceThe crime of stalking committed against a family or household member is included within the definition of domestic violence in the Domestic Violence Protection Act. No fees for filing or service of process may be charged to... | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 246, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5292 1995–96 |
Gas pipeline safety violatnsReferences to specific penalty amounts for violating natural gas pipeline safety provisions are removed. The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to set penalty levels by rule. | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5326 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationSex offenders under the jurisdiction of the United States probation service or convicted under the laws of a foreign country are required to register with the county sheriff in the offender's county of residence. Whenever any... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5406 1995–96 |
Consumer credit interestThe expiration of the provision which removes the cap on interest rates is repealed. The interest rate cap on retail installment sales transactions is repealed. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5421 1995–96 |
Background checksFor the purposes of requesting and receiving background checks, the definition of a vulnerable adult is expanded to include all individuals, regardless of age, who lack the functional, mental, or physical ability to care for... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5443 1995–96 |
Property tax hearingsA taxing district, other than the state, that collects regular levies must hold a public hearing, not earlier than July 1 and not later than September 30 on revenue sources for the taxing districts following year's operating... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5592 1995–96 |
Coastal crab fishing licenseA person qualifies for a coastal crab license if that person designated a qualifying vessel or qualifying replacement vessel after December 31, 1993, on a license that meets certain criteria. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5613 1995–96 |
Indust insur orders/abeyanceThe Department of Labor and Industries' authority to reconsider an industrial insurance order for up to 180 days after the order is placed in abeyance is modified. If the order concerns an application to reopen a claim, the... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 253, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5629 1995–96 |
New vehicle warrantiesA number of refinements are added to the Motor Vehicle Warranty Act. The definition of "fleet vehicles," which are not covered by the act, is clarified. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5633 1995–96 |
Spartina controlThe Legislature finds that Spartina presents a significant hydrological threat to Washington, as well as to other states and Canadian provinces. It also finds that current laws and regulations designed to protect the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5685 1995–96 |
Salvaged vehiclesIt is a class C felony for a person to sell or convey a vehicle title, except in conjunction with the sale or transfer of the vehicle for which it is originally issued. The State Patrol is given more latitude in impounding... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5724 1995–96 |
Court reports publictn/distrThe Commission's duties and membership are changed. The Commission no longer publishes the opinions; instead, it serves as an advisory body to the Supreme Court regarding the publication of the courts' decisions. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5742 1995–96 |
Vocational agricul teachersThe State Board of Education (SBE) must design a Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5748 1995–96 |
Discrimination law expandedThe inadvertent omission of the phrase "families with children" from the intent section of the law is corrected. Changes are made in the definitions section to make terms apply to the entire chapter and not just the portion... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5799 1995–96 |
Adult family home licensureThe findings and intent section of the adult family homes chapter is expanded to recognize that adult family homes serve different populations, such as the elderly and the developmentally disabled, which each have different... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5898 1995–96 |
Grass burning alternativesIt is mandated that any study authorized by the task force and approved by Department of Ecology must be conducted by Washington State University. WSU is required to submit a brief report every two years to the appropriate... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5956 1995–96 |
Unpaid court-ordered obligtnThe statute authorizing counties to collect unpaid court obligations is clarified. A superior court judge is authorized, at the time of sentencing or within ten years, to assess as court costs monies paid to collect unpaid... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5998 1995–96 |
On-site sewage system waiverLocal health officers are authorized to grant waivers from specific requirements of the State Board of Health on-site septic systems rules. On-site systems with flows under 3500 gallons per day are eligible for such waivers. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 6045 1995–96 |
Retired administratorsA retired administrator under Plan I may serve as a replacement administrator for an additional 15 days without a reduction in retirement benefits, if the school district adopts a resolution declaring an emergency exists due... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5728 1995–96 |
Intrnl investment mangmnt coThe B&O tax rate on the business of providing international investment management services is reduced from 1.7 percent to 0.287 percent, which consists of a base rate of 0.275 percent and a surtax of 0.012 percent. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1995 |
May 4, 1995 |
| HB 1035 1995–96 |
Death investigatn/DSHS facilThe Department of Health, DSHS, local health departments, coroners and medical examiners develop a consistent process for reviewing unexpected deaths of minors under certain conditions. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| HB 1053 1995–96 |
Wood stove use limitationsThe provisions of existing law authorizing a single stage burn ban are deleted. The provisions authorizing a geographical limitation on the use of noncertified stoves are limited to the sole purpose of a contingency measure to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |