Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Goldsmith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1423 1995–96 |
Claims for noneconomic damagRevises RCW 4.56.250 to limit the amount of recovery for noneconomic damages for personal injuries at five hundred thousand dollars. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1438 1995–96 |
Remedial & precollge classesEstablishes requirements and procedures for school districts to either provide remedial education for recent high school graduates or pay the cost of providing state-supported remedial classes for those students. Revises RCW... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1463 1995–96 |
Lottery advertisingProhibits the advertisement in the public print or broadcast media. Allows printed advertisements on the premises of licensed lottery agents. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1464 1995–96 |
Home-schooling educatnl grntAuthorizes the payment of an amount equal to twenty percent of the average amount spent by the state toward the education of each child enrolled in state public schools during the same school year. Authorizes an additional... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1472 1995–96 |
Higher education tuitionEstablishes new requirements relating to the setting of tuition and fees at institutions of higher learning. Repeals RCW 28B.15.067, 28B.15.076, 28B.15.202, 28B.15.402, and 28B.15.502. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1473 1995–96 |
Homeowner's associatn roadsA homeowner's association in a county with a population over 100,000 that abuts the international border is entitled to receive 50 percent of the county road levy levied on property within the boundaries of the association for... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1492 1995–96 |
AIDS educationDeletes references to the office on AIDS as providing input to the curricula for AIDS education in the schools. Repeals RCW 70.24.240 and 70.24.250. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1499 1995–96 |
Debt service on state debtAppropriates five hundred million dollars for the purpose of reducing debt service. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1500 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits increases in valuation for property tax purposes. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1519 1995–96 |
Abortion informatn to womenProvides that no abortion shall be performed without the voluntary and informed consent of the woman. Designates the types of information to be provided prior to the abortion. Requires the publication of material regarding... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1530 1995–96 |
Corporation financial reprtsRequires financial reporting by those entities with assets of at least five million dollars or expenses of at least one million dollars. | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1539 1995–96 |
Watershed restoration prjctsBy January 1, 1996, the Washington Conservation Commission is required to consolidate the process of applying for various watershed-related permits by developing a single application form. In developing the single application... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1558 1995–96 |
Comm coll emplyee leave tranAccumulated sick leave is transferable from a district to another district or between a district and (1) any state agency; (2) Educational Service Districts (ESD's); (3) school districts; or (4) any other institution of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1612 1995–96 |
Festival lodging/special taxThe use of the hotel/motel tax is expanded to include civic festivals, provided the event is community-wide, not held more than once a year, is suitable for a broad segment of the community, and is sponsored by a tax-exempt,... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1629 1995–96 |
Temporary total disabilityAmends RCW 51.32.090 to lower the percentage of the average monthly wage authorized after June 30, 1995, from 115% to 110%, and after June 30, 1996, from 120% to 110%. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1650 1995–96 |
Unemploymnt comp claimantsProvides that individuals identified as likely to exhaust benefits shall be referred to reemployment services. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1651 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp pay liabiltyDeclares that personal services performed for a third party pursuant to a contract with a temporary services agency shall be deemed to be employment for the temporary services agency for the payment of wages. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1652 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt comp overpaymentsMakes a technical amendment to RCW 50.20.190 relating to recovery of unemployment insurance overpayments. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1653 1995–96 |
Deadly weapons use by juvenlProvides sentence enhancements for juveniles who commit crimes with the use of a deadly weapon. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1661 1995–96 |
Metropoltn park dist commissRequires counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more to divide the district into five electoral districts prior to the filing period for the next election. Designates election procedures. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1678 1995–96 |
School employees/eductn orgsProvides that, if the school director's association liquidates any real or personal property that was purchased with taxpayer funds, the proceeds shall be deposited into the common school construction fund. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1714 1995–96 |
New/expanded business/tax dfA statewide retail sales and use tax deferral program for a new or expanded manufacturing operation is created. The deferral applies to state and local sales and use tax on materials and labor, including services necessary for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1721 1995–96 |
Comm rehabil program prodctsThe term "sheltered workshops" is replaced with the term "community rehabilitation programs." The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "severely disabled." State agencies are required to purchase products and/or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1723 1995–96 |
Fair campaign practicesRevises definitions relating to campaign practices. Revises provisions pertaining to use of public resources for local government political campaigns. Revises financial affairs reports for gifts. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |