Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1555 1995–96 |
Water pollutn/agricul activtExcept in the case of an emergency, the Department of Ecology must provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering agricultural property. When the Department of... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1813 1995–96 |
Private vocational schoolsFinancial disclosures by degree-granting private vocational schools are not subject to public disclosure. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2016 1995–96 |
Higher ed authorzng contrctsUnder certain conditions, the Higher Education Coordinating Board may contract with independent colleges and universities to provide instructional programs. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2145 1995–96 |
County initiatv & referendumVoters of every county are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to exercise these initiative and referendum powers are very similar to existing initiative and referendum... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2162 1995–96 |
Ballots/order of namesThe order of names of candidates on all ballots must be determined by lot except in the case of a nonpartisan general election in which there was a contested primary in which case the name of the candidate receiving the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2198 1995–96 |
Water rights claim filingA new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1996, and ends at midnight, June 30, 1997. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2200 1995–96 |
Watershed plan/water resourcIn general, the county with the greatest population residing within a WRIA is the lead agency for local water resource planning in the WRIA. Such planning is not required; the lead county may choose to initiate the planning process. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2201 1995–96 |
Water transfers & changesInterdistrict Changes . When there is a request for a transfer of a water right from one district to another, the districts must concur that, in addition to existing criteria, that the proposed transfer does not adversely... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2223 1995–96 |
Private property protectionProcedural requirements to adopt land use legislation. New procedural requirements are established for local governments to adopt land use legislation, other than emergency situations requiring the imposition of moratoria, or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2226 1995–96 |
Childrn & family servcs deptAll the children's administration functions of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) are transferred to an independent agency effective July 1, 1997. Certain other children and youth program functions are... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2253 1995–96 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for nonprofit fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions : Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2261 1995–96 |
Agricultural safety standrdsThe period during which, under current law, certain new rules adopted under WISHA amending or establishing agricultural safety standards are prohibited from taking effect is extended to February 15, 1997. The effective date of... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2262 1995–96 |
Same gender marriageMarriage is redefined as a civil contract between a man and a woman. References to "parties" in the marriage statute are replaced with references to "the male and female" and "the husband and wife." Marriage between persons... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2264 1995–96 |
School district censorshipSchool district boards of directors must not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records relating to the founding of the United States or the State of Washington because they contain religious references. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2266 1995–96 |
Child support collectionA court or the Office of Support Enforcement must not issue an order of payroll deduction or mandatory wage assignment for the enforcement of a child support obligation if the obligor has a history of timely payment of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2280 1995–96 |
Method of executionThe death penalty is carried out by lethal injection, unless the defendant chooses hanging. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2281 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe deadlines by which registered sex offenders must notify authorities of address changes are modified so that notification must be made prior to moving rather than after. When a registered sex offender moves to a new address... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2289 1995–96 |
Lobbying at public expenseA variety of new provisions are included in this legislation relating to lobbying the Legislature, but existing provisions in the Public Disclosure Act are not amended. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |