Joyce Mulliken
Senator
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · R · LD 132003–04 · Senate · R · LD 132001–02 · House · R · LD 131999–00 · House · R · LD 131997–98 · House · R · LD 131995–96 · House · R · LD 13
190
Bills as prime sponsor
26
of those became law
1,494
Bills co-sponsored
9,396
Recorded votes
4.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2320 1995–96 |
Persistent sex offendersA person must be sentenced as a persistent offender to life imprisonment without possibility of release if the person has two separate convictions for any of the following offenses, including attempts: (1) rape in the first... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2376 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryThe conditions under which stage II devices can be required by the Department of Ecology are established. For areas designated as nonattainment for ozone or if included in a maintenance plan, these devices are required and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| 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 2537 1995–96 |
Irrigation district boardsMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2613 1995–96 |
School disciplineAcceptance of Nonresident Students . A school district's policy for accepting or rejecting a nonresident student's application for admission to the public schools of the district may include rejection if the student's... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2861 1995–96 |
Academic transcripts/tax exmThe sale and use of academic transcripts is exempt from the business and occupation tax and the sales and use tax. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 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 2250 1995–96 |
Higher education budgetsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board reviews the supplemental budget requests of four-year institutions and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The board submits recommendations on the supplemental budget... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2290 1995–96 |
Wind energy/solar power taxMachinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2478 1995–96 |
UW and WSU tuitionDuring the 1996-97 academic year, tuition rates increase from $8,599 up to $9,491 for full-time nonresident undergraduates and other nonresident students who are not in graduate or first professional study programs at the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2538 1995–96 |
Irrigation districtsA person other than the county treasurer may be designated to act as treasurer of an irrigation district that lies entirely within one county without the need for the county treasurer's approval. The district must have... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2856 1995–96 |
Child, youth, family ombudsmThe office of Family and Children's Ombudsman is established in the office of the Governor. The purpose of the ombudsman is to promote public awareness of services, identify system issues to be acted on and to monitor and... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2778 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing/tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 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 1104 1995–96 |
Carrying a firearmThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1151 1995–96 |
Ammunition salesThe requirement for a license to sell ammunition is removed. The definition of "dealer" is amended to remove the sale of ammunition as part of the definition. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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