Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2551 1995–96 |
LimousinesThe regulation of limousines is transferred from the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) to the Department of Licensing (DOL). The department regulates entry, equipment, chauffeur qualifications, and operations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2687 1995–96 |
Vehicle size and loadThe additional fine of 3 cents per pound in excess of the legal weight is replaced with a graduated fine structure. The fine structure consists of a set dollar amount, plus a certain number of cents per pound. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2730 1995–96 |
City hardship assistance accThe percentage of city gas tax revenue going to the CHAA is reduced from 2 percent to 1 percent. Any fund balance in the account that is not required to carry out the program must be returned to cities and towns, according to... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2729 1995–96 |
Transptn improvement boardTechnical corrections are made in the Transportation Improvement Board statutes. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2836 1995–96 |
Speed limitsObsolete language allowing the secretary to raise the speed limit to 65 mph on the rural interstate system is removed. The limitation on raising the speed limit above 55 mph on the I-5 Everett to Olympia corridor is deleted. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1016 1995–96 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxFerries owned or operated by the state or one of its political subdivisions are subject to the motor vehicle fuel tax and thus are no longer charged sales and use taxes on the fuel they purchase. The motor vehicle taxes are,... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1396 1995–96 |
Highway bondsThe bond authorization for the Special Category "C" program is increased by $60 million, from $240 to $300 million. This additional bond authorization is applied to the shortfall in order to fully fund the SR 18 project. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | 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 1645 1995–96 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 1998, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1862 1995–96 |
Home-matching programsThe home-matching pilot program's status is changed to an ongoing program within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2032 1995–96 |
Transportation fund/tax reveIf the motor vehicle fuel tax rate increases after January 1, 1997, the amount of sales tax generated from the additional highway construction and ferry contracts related to the increased fuel tax will be deposited in the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2432 1995–96 |
Vehicle branded titles disclThe statute requiring vehicle dealers to disclose in writing whether a vehicle being purchased has been rebuilt is expanded to require disclosure if the vehicle's title contains any brand. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2433 1995–96 |
Traffic lane travelThe striking amendment prohibits vehicles over 10,000 pounds from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2646 1995–96 |
Buildable lands/urban growthThe county's required review process of urban growth areas is reduced from at least once every 10 years to at least once every five years. The review process must determine if the comprehensive plan provides sufficient... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2710 1995–96 |
Liability accountThis legislation implements a recommendation of a joint DOT, GA and OFM study of the self-insurance program that the interest earnings from the liability self-insurance account be retained within that account. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | 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 2911 1995–96 |
Transportation agncy budgetsThe Washington State Legislature, the Governor, and other public officials expect continued improvement in accountability of government services. The development of the use of new budget tools, techniques, and approaches will... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2830 1995–96 |
Vehicle towing operationsThe section of ESHB 1820 requiring that any vehicle engaging in the business of recovery of disabled vehicles for monetary compensation must either be a registered tow truck operator (RTTO), or at a minimum, have insurance in... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2506 1995–96 |
Baseball stadium license plaAuthorization for a special baseball stadium license plate is repealed. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 31, 1996 |
| HB 2928 1995–96 |
Licensing departmnt divisionProvides that the department of licensing is divided into two independent departments, the department of motor licensing and the department of business and professional licensing. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1996 |
| HB 2896 1995–96 |
License plate replacementDeclares that, effective with vehicle registrations due or to become due on January 1, 2000, all vehicle license plates must have a common background except commercial vehicles as defined in RCW 46.32.005, vehicles originally... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2819 1995–96 |
Special fuel tax collectionDeclares that the current system for collecting special fuel taxes has allowed many parties to fraudulently evade paying the special fuel taxes due the state. Declares that by changing the point of collection of special taxes... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |
| HB 2829 1995–96 |
Motor vehicl excise tx distrAmends RCW 82.44.150 and 82.44.110 to revise the distribution of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1996 |