Barney Beeksma
Representative
· Republican
· District 10
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · R · LD 10
15
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
98
Bills co-sponsored
1,858
Recorded votes
9.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2009 1995–96 |
State energy officeA striking amendment is adopted. The statute establishing the Washington State Energy Office is repealed. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2167 1995–96 |
Marina facility maintenanceUpon request, the Department of Fish and Wildlife must issue a five-year renewable permit to a marina for regular maintenance activities. Marina is defined as a public or private facility providing boat moorage space, fuel, or... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 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 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | 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 1597 1995–96 |
Flood damage reductionReducing flood damage to the use of structural and nonstructural projects is in the public interest. It is the state's duty to assist in funding flood control projects. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1654 1995–96 |
AIDS educationThe requirement that parents attend a presentation on the AIDS prevention instructional materials before withdrawing their children from the program is modified. Instead of having to attend a presentation annually prior to... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1727 1995–96 |
Personal injury protectn insStatutory provisions regarding PIP insurance are repealed. The mandatory offering of PIP coverage, the requirement that PIP coverage be rejected in writing, and the provisions prescribing minimum and maximum benefits that PIP... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1792 1995–96 |
Release of offendersThe court must state its reasons on the record when it releases a defendant, who is appealing the judgment in a criminal case, without requiring posting of a bond, cash, or other security. A court must consider whether... | Mike Padden (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1835 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes standardsA county, city or town may issue an alteration permit, conduct an inspection, and grant written approval of an installation of a wood stove or fireplace in a manufactured home if the installation does not affect the structural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2248 1995–96 |
Sewage disposalOn-site System Permitting . A local health officer must respond to an applicant for an on-site sewage system permit within 30 days after receiving a fully completed application, or within some other time period as established... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2262 1995–96 |
Same gender marriageMarriage is redefined as a civil contract between a man and a woman. References to "parties" in the marriage statute are replaced with references to "the male and female" and "the husband and wife." Marriage between persons... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2442 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsbltParents' Right to Notice When Their Child Obtains Outpatient or Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment Treatment providers must provide notice to a minor's parents when the child obtains outpatient or inpatient treatment for drug... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2476 1995–96 |
Paternity detrmintn/AFDCApplicants or recipients of AFDC assist the Office of Support Enforcement in determining the paternity of all children in the assistance unit. DSHS establishes "good cause" exemptions, consistent with federal ones. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2607 1995–96 |
[4~7c health plan vouchersThe administrator of the Basic Health Plan is required to develop a comprehensive plan and budget for the analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation of a health savings account program. Guidelines for the plan are established. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2721 1995–96 |
School bus advertisingRules adopted by the SPI governing the marking of school buses must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on the inside and outside of school buses, if such advertising and educational material... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2834 1995–96 |
Aquatic weeds and algaeA committee is established to develop a state lake health plan to address long-term solutions to lake problems. The plan must look at: the science of lake management; an analysis of the federal and state laws pertaining to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | 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 2810 1995–96 |
Check cashers and sellersA check casher and seller license and a small loan endorsement are effective until surrendered. The fees charged by the Department of Financial Institutions cover the department's cost of regulation of this industry and are... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, 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 2950 1995–96 |
Dissolution/child considertnProvides that, if a party has filed a petition for a decree of dissolution alleging that the marriage is irretrievably broken, the decree shall be granted only upon a showing by the filing party of evidence admissible in a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 2859 1995–96 |
Lottery revenue/schoolsDedicates lottery revenue to support schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
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