Dennis Dellwo
Representative
· Democrat
· District 3
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 31993–94 · House · D · LD 31991–92 · House · D · LD 3
83
Bills as prime sponsor
17
of those became law
448
Bills co-sponsored
5,166
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2533 1995–96 |
Misdemeanant probation progrThe supervision fee that may be charged offenders convicted of misdemeanors in municipal, district, or superior courts is increased from $50 to $100 per month. A definition of probation department and qualifications for... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1967 1995–96 |
Vehicle licensing violationsThe excise taxes and registration fees are deposited in the same manner as if the taxes and fees were properly paid. The fines for evading proper payment of these taxes and fees are deposited in the vehicle licensing fraud account. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2172 1995–96 |
Adult residential care servcThe Department of Social and Health Services is given the enforcement authority to sanction adult residential care services for violations of contract standards. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2309 1995–96 |
Hearing and speech professnsA voluntary state certification program for audiologists and speech-language pathologists is established. Certified audiologists may fit and dispense hearing instruments without obtaining licenses as hearing instrument... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2579 1995–96 |
Sexual abuse victimsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) takes over Department of Social and Health Services responsibilities for sexual assault programs. No reduction in service levels occurs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2637 1995–96 |
Joint center for higher edThe Spokane higher education park is renamed the Riverpoint higher education park. The joint center's program coordination role is clarified. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 2638 1995–96 |
Information services dept.The requirement that the Information Services Board and the Department of Information Services be terminated on June 30, 1996, is repealed. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2692 1995–96 |
RCW internal refernce corrctReferences to renumbered sections and subsections are corrected. An offender is ineligible for the special drug offender sentencing alternative if the violation involves a deadly weapon enhancement under either RCW... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2259 1995–96 |
Jury impanellingJurors are selected at random and a voir dire examination of the jury panel is conducted. Provisions regarding the procedure for randomly selecting jurors are repealed, and no new method for randomly selecting jurors is prescribed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2389 1995–96 |
Felony classificationFelonies defined in statutes outside of Title 9A are to be classified as class A, B, or C according to the maximum punishment each statute assigns to the felony: $ Class A if the maximum confinement is at least 20 years for... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 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 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1330 1995–96 |
Health facilities & servicesEffective July 1, 1996, Certificates of Need are no longer required for constructing or developing new hospitals, purchasing, selling or leasing existing hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, home health and hospice agencies... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | 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 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2049 1995–96 |
Spokane Co. superior ct judgThe number of superior court judges in Spokane County is increased from 10 to 11. The new position becomes effective February 1, 1997. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2387 1995–96 |
Child & adult dependnt abuseCertain Department of Corrections (DOC) personnel are added to the list of professionals who are required to report suspected instances of abuse or neglect of a child, adult dependent, or a developmentally disabled person. The... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2398 1995–96 |
Medical examinersA county with a population of 250,000 or more may adopt a system under which a medical examiner is appointed to replace an elected coroner, if voters of the county approve a ballot proposition authorizing the change. No... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | 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 2739 1995–96 |
Credit union share guarantyProcedures and standards are provided for the transition of all WCUSGA members to the federal share insurance program, and the statutes authorizing the existence of the association are repealed. Members must file a completed... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 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 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
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