All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5235 1995–96 |
Clark co. superior crt judgeAn additional superior court judge is authorized for Clark County, increasing the number of superior court judges in Clark County from six to seven. Clark County is responsible for the costs associated with the additional... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5372 1995–96 |
Publ works brd project fundsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1995, the following are authorized: loans totaling $51.9 million and $494,000 for emergency public works projects. Additional project approval for $8.4 million is... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5647 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college empl leaveAccrued sick leave must be transferrable between a college district and the college board, an educational service district, any school district, or any other higher education institution. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5771 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt ins liablty/emplrFor unemployment insurance purposes, the business entity supplying employees to another firm is considered the employer. This includes temporary help agencies, employee leasing firms and employee referral agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5806 1995–96 |
School district budgetsAll school districts must submit their budget to the appropriate educational service district by July 10 for review and comment. If the state's operating budget is not approved until after June 1, the Superintendent of Public... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5868 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisA tenant who owns his or her mobile home at the time a mobile home park is closed or converted is eligible to obtain relocation assistance from the MHRAF, upon approval of an application filed with the Department of Community,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5882 1995–96 |
Surplus property disposalThe estimated value of surplus property at which the state or a political subdivision must follow formal hearing and notice requirements for disposal is raised from $5,000 to $50,000. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5888 1995–96 |
Sewerage/storm water controlWhen county governments fix rates for water, sewerage and storm water control services, customers may be classified by the nonprofit public benefit status of the land user. When cities or towns fix rates for systems of... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5894 1995–96 |
Transportatn dept. wetlandsThe Department of Transportation is required to develop a strategic plan for the long-term monitoring and maintenance of wetlands owned by the department. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6011 1995–96 |
School district liabilty insSchool districts are not required to purchase liability insurance through the Health Care Authority. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 6028 1995–96 |
Harassment of childA parent or guardian of a child under age 18 may petition a court for a protection order in cases of unlawful harassment. The parent or guardian may seek a protection order restraining a person over age 18 from contact with... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| HB 1059 1995–96 |
Liquor act enforcementOnce a month, an individual of lawful drinking age may bring up to two liters of spirits or wine or a case of beer into this state from another state without paying the liquor tax and markup. The liquor must be for personal or... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1062 1995–96 |
Juv serious violent offensesPrevious juvenile adjudications for serious violent offenses are always included in criminal history for purposes of determining the standard sentencing range under the SRA. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1068 1995–96 |
Port district debt limitsPort districts having less than $800 million in value of taxable property in 1991 are authorized to continue to use their increased indebtedness. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1213 1995–96 |
Emer service medical persnnlImmunity from legal liability is accorded to those entities and personnel that render services in training emergency services medical personnel for certification or recertification. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1226 1995–96 |
Salmon charter licensesThe statute is amended to provide that a salmon charter boat license allows for the taking of shellfish in addition to salmon and other food fish. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1437 1995–96 |
Amateur radio repeater sitesAn amateur radio operator qualifies for a reduced rent of $100 per year per site if the operator does one of two things: (1) Registers and remains in good standing with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services and Amateur... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1452 1995–96 |
Metro park district taxesA metropolitan park district with a population of 150,000 or more (Tacoma) may submit a ballot proposition to the voters authorizing the protection of all or a portion of its $0.25 levy from prorationing by placing the levy... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1512 1995–96 |
Adopt-a-highway programsThe Department of Transportation (DOT) is authorized to augment the adopt-a-highway program to include activities such as planting and maintaining vegetation, controlling weeds, removing graffiti and performing other roadside... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1525 1995–96 |
Bank informatn for customersFinancial institutions are required to provide free copies of up to two canceled checks per month. They may still charge a fee for copies of additional canceled checks. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1549 1995–96 |
Drug offender sentencingA special drug offender sentencing alternative is established for offenders convicted of the crime of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is a... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1671 1995–96 |
Commodity commission assessmThe Washington Hop Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on hops from the current $2.50 to $3.00 per bale. The Mint Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on mint from the current rate of three and... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1744 1995–96 |
Small telecommunicatns cos.Any LEC which serves fewer than 2 percent of the access lines in the state is exempt from the detailed annual reporting and budgeting requirements that currently apply to all public service companies. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1777 1995–96 |
School bond levy disclosuresPrior to conducting an election on a debt financing measure, a school district must adopt a resolution that specifies the purposes of the debt financing measure. The resolution must specify the buildings to be constructed or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |
| HB 1873 1995–96 |
Consumer leasesLeases of motor vehicles are exempt from the $25,000 limit for application of state laws regulating consumer leases. A definition and disclosure requirements for "capitalized cost," "capitalized cost reduction," and "adjusted... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 19, 1995 |