Ruth Fisher
Representative
· Democrat
· District 27
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · D · LD 271999–00 · House · D · LD 271997–98 · House · D · LD 271995–96 · House · D · LD 271993–94 · House · D · LD 271991–92 · House · D · LD 27
236
Bills as prime sponsor
65
of those became law
634
Bills co-sponsored
9,604
Recorded votes
0.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1818 1995–96 |
Criminal justice fundingThe current statute is changed by authorizing that not more than 5 percent of the funds from the account can be available for appropriation for enhancements to the State Patrol Crime Lab system, as well as the continuing costs... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1847 1995–96 |
Juvenile sentencingDeclares an intent to: (1) Increase the speed of the juvenile justice system's response to juvenile offenders' criminal behavior; (2) increase the certainty of punishment and intervention; (3) increase judicial discretion and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1900 1995–96 |
Human rights commissn jurisdIncludes "sexual orientation" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1901 1995–96 |
Human rights comm/gendr idenIncludes "gender identity" in the prohibited practices of discrimination against residents of the state. Does not require the endorsement of any specific belief, practice, behavior, or orientation. Does not authorize formal or... | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1979 1995–96 |
County road improvement distAuthorizes county road improvement districts to improve county road systems. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1984 1995–96 |
Bicycle safety educationEstablishes a program to train persons in the safe and effective operation of bicycles. Creates the bicycle safety education account. Assesses a one percent tax on each retail sale of a bicycle. | Bill Brumsickle (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2023 1995–96 |
Family day-care providersProhibits counties from enforcing any regulations which denies the use of a residential dwelling, located in an area zoned for residential or commercial use, as a family day-care provider's home facility. Designates the... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2024 1995–96 |
Tenant deposits/interestRequires a landlord of any mobile home park with twenty-five or more lots to pay interest on any money paid to the landlord by a tenant as a deposit. Requires the funds to be placed in the mobile home park relocation fund.... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2025 1995–96 |
Vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.100 to increase the award for damages for a manufacturer's failure to comply with a court's decree to replace or repurchase a vehicle from twenty-five to one hundred dollars for each day. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2051 1995–96 |
Civil rights act of 1995Declares that persons who are victimized by a violation of the state Constitution should be eligible for all remedies. Provides broader, and no fewer, remedies than those available under comparable federal civil rights... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2079 1995–96 |
Rape of a childRevises RCW 9.94A.310 to provide an additional twenty-four months to a sentence for rape of a child if the victim becomes pregnant as a result of the rape. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1787 1995–96 |
Interest on accounts & fundsEighty percent of interest earnings on transportation-related accounts remain in those accounts, rather than being transferred to the general fund-state to be spent for general government purposes. This restores the law as it... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 394, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 1922 1995–96 |
Excursion vesselsFerry excursion services are regulated by the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) with regard to entry, rates, routes and insurance. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 361, Laws of 1995 |
May 16, 1995 |
| HB 2090 1995–96 |
Gasohol taxationA refund system is established that would allow the state to continue to collect the motor fuel taxes on gasohol, holding the money in the gasohol exemption holding account for possible refund to gasohol distributors. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 364, 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 1107 1995–96 |
Boards and commissionsA total of 47 boards, councils, commissions and committees is affected as follows: 31 are eliminated outright; 14 are consolidated into four merged boards; one is reconfigured; and one is sunsetted in the year 2002. Amended... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1193 1995–96 |
Transprtatn dept rental rateExisting language requiring the Department of Transportation to charge rental rates to department programs for the use of department-owned real property, buildings, and structures is repealed, as is the requirement that... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1225 1995–96 |
Vehicle and fuel licensesApplications for certificates of ownership of motor vehicles may be made on any form approved by the Department of Licensing. This allows financial institutions to electronically file application for certificates. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1995 |
May 9, 1995 |
| HB 1195 1995–96 |
Site exploration/shorelinesSite exploration and investigation activities are exempt from substantial development permits if the activity does not: (1) interfere with the normal public use of the water; (2) have any significant adverse environmental... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| HB 1190 1995–96 |
Transportation fundThe aeronautics account and the aircraft search and rescue, safety, and education account are moved from the general fund to the transportation fund. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1192 1995–96 |
Vehicle load feesWashington State's statutory weight table is brought into compliance with the federal bridge formula. The overweight fee schedule applies to "excess weight over legal capacity" to ensure that both the registered gross weight... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1310 1995–96 |
Pilotage servicesApplicants for exemption from the Pilotage Act must pay a fee, payable to the pilotage account, for initial applications and renewals in an amount to be established by rule, but not to exceed $1,500. The maximum civil penalty... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1311 1995–96 |
Pilotage licensesFor the period beginning July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1999, the annual license fee established by the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is $2,500. For the period beginning July 1, 1999, the fee is $3,000. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| HB 1790 1995–96 |
City/county health deptsThe requirement that the director of Public Health be appointed for a term of four years is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 188, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
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