Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2123 1995–96 |
Persistent offendersIncludes persons with two violent sex offenses in the definition of "persistent offender" and forbidding department of corrections sex offender treatment or counseling services to persistent offenders. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2124 1995–96 |
Tax equity & fair competitnCreates the tax equity and fairness in competition task force to develop strategies for ensuring the collection of taxes from the retail sale by Indian tribes of certain products and services to nontribal members on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2142 1995–96 |
Running start progrm eligbltRevises RCW 28A.600.310 and 28A.600.320 to allow students receiving home-based instruction to participate in the running start program. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2143 1995–96 |
Home-based instructn/diplomaProvides for establishment of the process before February 1, 1997, for initial implementation in the 1997-98 school year. Designates the requirements to be eligible for the diploma. Requires recommendations to the legislature... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2144 1995–96 |
B & O tax creditRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the credit from thirty-five to one hundred dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. Establishes a procedure to compute the tax credit for new businesses. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2147 1995–96 |
B&O tax exemptionsProvides business and occupation tax exemptions for auctions and wholesale transactions involving motor vehicles. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2156 1995–96 |
Hi school transcript standrdRequires a weighting system for honors classes grades to be used in determining standardized grade points for high school transcripts. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2157 1995–96 |
Teacher preparatn applicantsRequires the state board of education to identify and select an assessment that measures basic oral and written communication and computation skills by December 31, 1997. Repeals RCW 28A.410.013. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2168 1995–96 |
Fishing licenses/juvenilesAuthorizes fishing licenses at reduced fees for persons fifteen through seventeen years of age. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2182 1995–96 |
Legislators' retirmnt benftsPlaces restrictions on legislators' retirement benefits. Applies to all current and future members of the Washington state retirement system. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2183 1995–96 |
Public agency lobbyistsFor the purpose of establishing eligibility for state funded insurance benefits and retirement benefits under TIAA/CREF for part-time academic employees in the community and technical college system, definitions are adopted.... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2252 1995–96 |
US historical document studyProvides that the thorough study and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, the Magna Carta, the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, George... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 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 |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1413 1995–96 |
Amusement devices/B & O taxFor B&O tax purposes, the owner of a coin operated video game, pinball machine, juke box, or other similar device may deduct amounts paid to the person upon whose premises the device is operated, as long as the amusement... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1769 1995–96 |
Insurance businesses/B&O taxThe B&O tax rate for insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors is reduced from 1.15 percent to 0.57 percent. This rate is made up of a permanent rate of 0.55 percent plus the 4.5 percent surtax which expires July 1, 1997. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1279 1995–96 |
Magazine sales/sales taxThe sale of magazines by subscription for fund raising purposes by (1) educational institutions, or (2) nonprofit organizations engaged in activities for the benefit of boys and girls 19 years and younger is exempt from sales tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
| HB 1318 1995–96 |
Washington scholars programWith the exception of technical colleges, public colleges and universities are required to waive tuition and services and activities fees for Washington scholars selected before June 30, 1994. The waiver must be used for... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1995, 1st Special Session |
Jun 14, 1995 |
| HB 1010 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-making Authority . For certain agencies, for other than interpretive rules, rules adopted after the effective date of the act may not rely solely on a statement of intent or on the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · veto overridden |
May 18, 1995 |
| HB 1069 1995–96 |
Ret law enforcement/firearmsCertain retired law enforcement officers are exempt from the requirement of having a license to carry a concealed pistol and from the general prohibition against openly carrying a firearm. The exemption applies to officers who... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 392, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1152 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesThe validity of a concealed pistol license is expanded from four years to five years. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 351, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1178 1995–96 |
Farms/industrial insuranceThe exclusion from industrial insurance coverage of children under age 18 who are employed by their parents on the family farm is deleted. Parents employing a child under age 21 may opt out of mandatory industrial insurance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1387 1995–96 |
Massage practitioner licenseThe Secretary of Health must automatically revoke the license of a massage practitioner convicted of violating the state or local offense of prostitution. Revocation is automatic upon receipt of the court documents reflecting... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 353, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1527 1995–96 |
World War II vet monumentThe Department of Veterans Affairs is required to convene an 11-member advisory committee to make recommendations to the department for a memorial on the capitol campus to the men and women of Washington State who served in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1995 |
May 15, 1995 |
| HB 1144 1995–96 |
Veterinary practiceThe implanting of an electronic device for the purpose of establishing the positive identification of animals is included within the scope of practice of veterinary medicine. Public fish and wildlife agencies may also implant... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1995 |
May 11, 1995 |