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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1313 1995–96 |
State forest managementThe Legislature finds that an independent review of the management performance of the Department of Natural Resources is necessary and appropriate. The Legislative Budget Committee is authorized and directed to conduct a... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1400 1995–96 |
Remedial or precollege classBy June 30, 1996, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) must adopt common definitions of remedial and precollege material and course work. As it deliberates, the board consults with K-12 and higher education faculty,... | Jean Silver (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1460 1995–96 |
SEPA exemptionsThe Department of Ecology is directed to adopt rules increasing categorical exemptions for minor new construction and minor land use decisions within urban growth areas designated by a county planning under all of the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1522 1995–96 |
AdoptionAn adoption must not be delayed or denied because of the adoptive parent's or child's race, color, or national origin. However, when considering various placement options, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) or... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1537 1995–96 |
Agricultural funds & accntsThe following are added to funds and accounts within the general fund and the treasurer's trust fund that are to receive the earnings from investments of the funds and accounts, less payments made for purchased banking... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1665 1995–96 |
On-site sewage disposal systOn-site sewage disposal systems are exempt from the requirement that plans and specifications for the construction or modification of sewage treatment facilities be submitted to the Department of Ecology for review and approval. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 1749 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur/misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2089 1995–96 |
Taxpayer relief act of 1995(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/13/95) Revises the state current policy of applying its sales and use taxes to machinery, equipment, and installation labor used in manufacturing, research and development, and other activities.... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2597 1995–96 |
Industrial safety & healthPertains to the handling or use of pesticides. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2517 1995–96 |
Pesticide applicatorsMakes technical amendments to RCW 17.21.128 and 17.21.132 relating to pesticide applicators. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2570 1995–96 |
Outdoor burningDeletes the prohibition against all outdoor burning after December 31, 2000. Modifies the permitted types of household burning which may be authorized. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2464 1995–96 |
Nat resources dept agreemntsExpresses concern about commitments with the federal government pursuant to the federal endangered species act. Prohibits any commitment which affects more than ten thousand acres of public and/or state forest land for five or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2465 1995–96 |
Fisheries closuresDeclares that no commercial or recreational fisheries may be closed unless for conservation purposes, and if closed, then both treaty and nontreaty fisheries shall be closed on that species. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 2477 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt impact feesRepeals RCW 82.02.050, 82.02.060, 82.02,070, 82.02.080, 82.02.090, and 82.02.100. | Stephen Fuhrman (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 1996 |
| HB 1180 1995–96 |
Administrative law judgesA person who is formerly employed by a state agency may not act as an administrative law judge in a hearing, rulemaking, or investigatory proceeding involving that agency's actions for two years after leaving employment with... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2382 1995–96 |
Suspected abuse reportsDeletes the requirement for reporting suspected abuse to DSHS. Requires a law enforcement agency that receives a report of suspected abuse to notify the suspect of the report. Requires records of the allegation to be destroyed... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2385 1995–96 |
Paid petition signaturesRequires petitions and referendums to include a statement that the signature gatherers are being paid to circulate the petition, and to indicate the organization providing the payment. Requires political committees to make... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2409 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings bdsDeclares an intention that implementation of the growth management act focus on locally developed and locally implemented strategies to manage population growth, rather than planning based on decisions made at the state or... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2415 1995–96 |
Election costs paymentRevises RCW 29.13.047 to extend state payment of election costs. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
| HB 2096 1995–96 |
Teachers' early retirementEstablishes criteria for early retirement benefits. Prohibits retirees from working under a personal service contract after retirement. | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2131 1995–96 |
Snowmobiles & persnl watrcrfRevises RCW 19.118.021 to include snowmobiles as defined in RCW 46.10.010 and personal watercraft as defined in RCW 88.12.010. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2263 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol licensesProvides that the licenses shall be permanent unless suspended or revoked or the holder becomes otherwise ineligible to possess a firearm. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2265 1995–96 |
Abortion/parent notificationRequires actual notice forty-eight hours prior to any abortion procedure. Requires the minor to have signed a form which designates the options available to the minor. Requires monthly reports of the number of notifications... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2268 1995–96 |
Child support/postsecndry edDeclares the determination of a child's best interest with regard to postsecondary educational support shall be the sole and exclusive prerogative of that child's parents. Repeals RCW 26.19.090. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
| HB 2306 1995–96 |
Noxious aquatic weedsAuthorizes shoreline property owners to use any federally approved herbicide following label application requirements for control of nuisance weeds until the department of ecology can assume full financial responsibility to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 9, 1996 |
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