All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5432 1995–96 |
Insurance company reservesModifications are made to current law regarding reserves insurance companies must maintain for unearned premiums and losses. The Insurance Commissioner may grant an insurance company permission to use a different method of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5957 1995–96 |
Plat & subdivision easementsA city, town or county may grant an easement for ingress and egress or utilities over public property that is held as open space pursuant to a subdivision or plat without compliance with the alteration statute if: (1) the open... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 6002 1995–96 |
Comm/tech college fee refndsThe governing boards of the community and technical colleges must refund or cancel up to 100 percent, but not less than 80 percent, of the tuition and fees if withdrawal is before the sixth day of instruction for which the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| HB 1001 1995–96 |
Higher education expenditursThe requirement that agencies spend appropriated and nonappropriated money in a way that conserves the appropriated money does not apply to state institutions of higher education. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1041 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes assciatnsA statewide trade association representing manufactured home dealers is expressly authorized to use a manufactured home as a place of business if it complies with all other applicable building code, zoning and other land-use... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1125 1995–96 |
Dam safety inspectionsEcology has no authority to regulate, supervise or assure the safety of any project that requires a license from FERC under the Federal Power Act. Ecology may not require any federal licensee to submit to an inspection, submit... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1188 1995–96 |
Loan-to-value ratiosThe statutory provision limiting the maximum loan-to-value ratio to 90 percent for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies is removed. The Director of the Department of Financial Institutions must determine, by rule,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1285 1995–96 |
Surplus line insuranceAgents, brokers, solicitors, and adjusters and surplus lines trade associations who furnish information to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner regarding unauthorized insurers are immune from civil liability for providing... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1453 1995–96 |
Reserve officers' retirementCounties are included within the local governments whose reserve law enforcement officers are allowed to join only the pension benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension Fund, if that option is... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1498 1995–96 |
Plltn lblty ins prgrm extnsnThe Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA) is extended until June 1, 2001. The director is to publish an annual financial report on the pollution liability trust account. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1687 1995–96 |
Court-appntd specl advocatesThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) is required to distribute all funds appropriated by the Legislature for the statewide technical support, development, and enhancement of court-appointed... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1702 1995–96 |
Wheelchair warrantiesBoth motorized and nonmotorized wheelchairs are subject to the provisions of this chapter. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| HB 1706 1995–96 |
Dairy inspection assessmentThe expiration of the dairy inspection assessment is postponed until June 30, 2000. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5022 1995–96 |
Liquor purchase identificatnUnited States armed forces identification cards issued to active duty personnel, reservists, retired personnel and military dependents are allowed as proof of age for the purchase of alcohol. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5027 1995–96 |
Homicide by abuse prosecutnHomicide by abuse is added to the list of crimes that can be tried at any time after their commission. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5279 1995–96 |
Small loan feesLicensed check sellers and cashers are authorized to make loans of up to $500 for a period of 31 days or less, and may accept a post-dated check from the borrower as security for the loan. Check cashers and sellers who wish to... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5630 1995–96 |
Nonconsensual commn law lienThe nonconsensual common law lien statute is revised to clarify the invalidity of such liens, and to make it easier for public officials and employees to have nonenforceable liens removed from their property. A person subject... | Emilio Cantu (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 5660 1995–96 |
Heating oil pollutn liabiltyA program to provide pollution liability insurance for heating oil tanks is created in the Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA). This program is to be a reinsurance program which makes liability insurance available and... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 12, 1995 |
| SB 6029 1995–96 |
Overtime compensation exemptThe payment of compensation or provision of compensatory time off in addition to a salary is not to be a factor in determining whether a person is exempt from the state overtime pay requirements. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995 |
Mar 30, 1995 |
| SB 5925 1995–96 |
Unemploymnt comp contributnsThe method of determining the state's unemployment insurance tax schedule is modified as follows: AA Schedule : The tax schedule AA is maintained in effect for calendar year 1995. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1995 |
Mar 16, 1995 |
| HB 1039 1995–96 |
Citizn's commisn on salariesThe number of members on the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials is increased from 15 to 16. The additional member is added because there must be a citizen member from each congressional district,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 10, 1995 |
| SB 5038 1995–96 |
Health care reform adoptionThe date by which health insurance entities must be certified as certified health plans is moved from July 1, 1995 to December 31, 1995. The requirement that the Legislature must disapprove by an act of law the Health Services... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1995 |
Feb 3, 1995 |
| HB 2319 1993–94 |
Violence reduction programsPART I HUMAN SERVICES: PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect . The Department of Health will coordinate and fund, with funds provided for this purpose, voluntary programs to help parents of... | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 7, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2670 1993–94 |
Senior citizen prop tx relefThe income thresholds for the senior citizen and disabled person property tax exemptions are increased. The $26,000 threshold is increased to $30,000. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |