Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2822 1995–96 |
Columbia River Gorge commissIf the Columbia River Gorge Commission has zoned an existing property or parcel in such a way as to prohibit development and the property or parcel is within a city's boundaries or was purchased before January 1, 1987, the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2947 1995–96 |
School buses/reimbursementCategories based on engine placement are added to existing categories and must be ready to bid by June 1, 1996. Districts may place buses in the new categories only during 1996. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
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. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2733 1995–96 |
Well constructionThe authority to delegate elements of the water well program is extended to June 30, 2000. The local governing body must exercise only those authorities delegated by the Department of Ecology under this law. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 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 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 2603 1995–96 |
Accountants' educationCandidates seeking to become CPAs must meet educational requirements adopted by the Board of Accountancy. The types of educational requirements that the board may adopt are described. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2700 1995–96 |
Water rightsA statement of claim for a water right in the state registry and the provisions of a water right certificate are each prima facie evidence of all aspects of the water right in any proceeding involving the water right. The... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2383 1995–96 |
Interagency disputes/mediatnState agencies, rather than going to court, are to use alternative dispute resolution processes including mandatory mediation and binding arbitration to resolve disputes among themselves. The Governor may use various dispute... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 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 2410 1995–96 |
Growth management noncomplncPrior to imposing sanctions on a county or city, the Governor must hold a public hearing upon the merits of the specific proposal to impose sanctions. The hearing must be in the county or city subject to the sanctions. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 1375 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefit cancelThe cancellation of industrial insurance benefits while a person is confined in an institution under conviction and sentence is modified. The requirement that the person be convicted and sentenced is changed to require that... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 1880 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudRecipients of public assistance who provide false or misleading information to qualify for or retain eligibility for assistance will be ineligible six months for a first offense, 12 months for a second offense, and permanently... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2773 1995–96 |
Cooperative associationsAllows cooperative associations to make and execute marketing contracts to regulate the sale of their agricultural products. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 1996 |
| HB 1934 1995–96 |
State patrol retirement systA member of the WSPRS who is on unpaid leave of absence to serve in the Legislature may continue to receive service credit. The Legislature pays employer contributions and the employee pays the employee contributions. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2450 1995–96 |
Public facilities districtsLimits financial assistance provided to public facilities districts. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2741 1995–96 |
Vehicle impoundmentRequires the impoundment of a vehicle driven by a person without a license. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2742 1995–96 |
School inspectionsRequires that in developing the schedule, the department shall take into consideration the size of the school and the number of individual school buildings to be inspected. Provides that no school may be charged more than... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2648 1995–96 |
Eluding a police vehicleIncreases the penalty from a class C to a class B felony. Provides that a person is guilty of murder in the second degree if a death occurs during the attempt to elude a police vehicle. Declares that neither the officer or the... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2694 1995–96 |
Gov lists & info distributnRequires the department to first obtain the written agreement and assurances of the data company that it will supply the lists and information so obtained only to law enforcement and other federal, state, or local government... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2702 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/seasonal emplyAmends RCW 51.08.178 to declare that employment is seasonal in nature when the work is dependent on the seasons because the work can be performed only at certain times of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 1021 1995–96 |
Juvenile offenses when armedJuveniles who are 16 or 17 years old are automatically prosecuted as adults when the prosecutor alleges the juvenile committed a violent offense while armed with a firearm and the juvenile's possession of the firearm was illegal. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1030 1995–96 |
Teenage work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |