Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tim Hickel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2342 1995–96 |
Public defense officeThe Office of Public Defense is created in the judicial branch of government. The state Supreme Court is to appoint a director for the office from a list of three candidates submitted by an advisory committee that is to... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2374 1995–96 |
Striking education employeesWithholding of pay : Beginning in the 1996-97 school year, school district employees participating in a strike may not be paid any salary for any school day, or partial school day, in which the employee participates in a... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2534 1995–96 |
Driving without a licenseThe crime of driving without a valid license is reduced to an infraction if the driver produces acceptable identification or an expired license at the time of arrest, and if the driver is not in violation of the suspended or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2565 1995–96 |
Faxed documents filingDocuments required to be filed with the Secretary of State may be delivered by electronic transmission. If the original document must be signed, the original shall be subsequently filed. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2566 1995–96 |
Gambling/sale definedThe definition of "sale or sold" is established in the gambling statutes. It includes a solicitation for a donation in conjunction with participation in a raffle whether or not an amount is suggested for the donation. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2616 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenders/jurisdctnA juvenile who is 15, 16, or 17 years old will automatically be prosecuted as an adult when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm that the juvenile illegally possessed. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2621 1995–96 |
Lewis & Clark trail bicentenThe Washington State Historical Society is directed to work with and provide leadership to the Lewis and Clark Trail Committee in planning commemorative activities relating to the expedition. The society is to coordinate its... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2711 1995–96 |
Illegal alien offender progrThe Department of Corrections is directed to implement an illegal offender program by July 1, 1997, to meet specified goals. The department is required to place illegal alien offenders who meet the specified eligibility and... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2893 1995–96 |
Fuel tax evasionFuel tax revenues collected by motor fuel dealers and distributors shall be considered to be held in trust for the state. Items to be included on the application for a dealer or distributor's license are set forth. | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1480 1995–96 |
Tenant utility chargesAll charges for municipal utility services and private utility services must be made to the person who contracts for the service. Municipal utilities and private utility companies are prohibited from placing liens against the... | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2208 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2384 1995–96 |
Child abuse/neglect reportsThe Department of Social and Health Services will maintain reports of substantiated child abuse and neglect forever. Unsubstantiated reports of child abuse and neglect will be maintained for two years. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2411 1995–96 |
Compulsory school attendanceCourts of limited jurisdiction (district and municipal) are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile courts over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. Courts of limited jurisdiction may agree to... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2550 1995–96 |
Real estate broker liensThe Law and Justice Committee of the House of Representatives is directed to study the issue of commercial real estate brokers' liens and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1996. The committee is directed... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2596 1995–96 |
Attorneys' fees awardsCertain private party defendants who prevail in civil lawsuits brought by the state are entitled to recovery of their reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees. Eligible defendants are limited to those who are not public... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2844 1995–96 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiIn a petition seeking the termination of a parent and child relationship, the petitioner must allege and prove by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that the child is currently a dependent child. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| HB 2379 1995–96 |
Stream restoration/tax credtA property tax credit is provided against taxes on certain categories of land for improving streams, rivers, and riparian areas. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2774 1995–96 |
Sporting goods imprinting/txImprinting advertising on sporting goods is not manufacturing for purposes of the B&O tax. Therefore, a business that imprints and sells the imprinted sporting goods outside Washington will not owe B&O tax on this activity. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2898 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index. The change is first effective for 1997 property taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2546 1995–96 |
Residential burglaryResidential burglary is added to the list of "most serious offenses." | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
| HB 2196 1995–96 |
State official term limitsThe language used in Initiative Measure 573, which restricts the eligibility of a person to appear on a ballot for the offices of Governor or Lieutenant Governor if they have previously served in that office, is copied and... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2900 1995–96 |
DSHS legislative oversightProvides that the department of social and health services cannot take retribution on people who testify before committees or contact their representatives. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2912 1995–96 |
District court jurisdictionAmends RCW 3.66.020 to increase the threshold amount for civil jurisdiction of district courts from twenty-five to thirty-five thousand dollars. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |