Calvin Goings
Senator
· Democrat
· District 25
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 251997–98 · Senate · D · LD 251995–96 · Senate · D · LD 25
79
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
560
Bills co-sponsored
4,294
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6403 1995–96 |
Fire investigationThe responsibility for investigating the cause, circumstances, and extent of loss of all fires is assigned as follows: (a) within any city or town, the chief of the fire department; (b) within unincorporated areas of a county,... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 161, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6260 1995–96 |
Ride share tax creditThe employers who are eligible to qualify for business and occupation or public utility tax credits for providing financial incentives to employees for ride sharing is expanded from only major employers in the state's eight... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| SB 6089 1995–96 |
Firearms range acct fundingThe requirement for applicants to be registered as a nonprofit or not-for-profit organization with the United States federal Internal Revenue Service is eliminated. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| SB 6220 1995–96 |
Volunteer fire fightr benftsThe benefit provided for a fire fighter who becomes temporarily disabled as a result of the performance of fire fighting duties is an amount equal to his or her monthly wage or $2,550 per month, whichever is less, for a period... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6114 1995–96 |
Liquor provided to under 21It is a gross misdemeanor to sell, give, or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6115 1995–96 |
Graffiti damage penaltiesThe penalties for placing graffiti on the property of another person are increased. The minimum criminal penalty for placing graffiti on another person's property is increased to a gross misdemeanor, even if the amount of... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6118 1995–96 |
State property tax reductionThe state property tax levy is reduced by 5 percent for taxes due in 1996 and becomes part of the base for calculations of the following year's 6 percent limit. Therefore, it is a permanent reduction in revenue. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6182 1995–96 |
Methamphetamine crimesPossession of ephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine is a crime punishable by imprisonment for not more than ten years, a fine of up to $25,000, or both. The crime is ranked at seriousness level VIII which... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6245 1995–96 |
Child death investigationsDSHS Regional Administrators perform fact-finding, in the event of unexpected deaths of minors in the care of DSHS. After receiving the results of the fact-finding, a multidisciplinary community child death review team... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6254 1995–96 |
Western state hosptl proprtyThe Department of Social and Health Services must transfer approximately 575 acres of the campus at Western State Hospital which is not part of the central institutional campus to the CEPRI trust. The land may never be sold,... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6273 1995–96 |
Public works projectsAs recommended by the Public Works Board for fiscal year 1996, the following are authorized: loans for 67 public works projects totaling $96,785,915. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6349 1995–96 |
Juv facility educatnl progrmThe school districts must provide services to juvenile offender basic training camps either operated by the Department of Social and Health Services or a facility contracted by the department. Juvenile offender basic training... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6352 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocThe Board of Governors of the Superior Court Judges Association is authorized to establish when the association's annual meeting is held. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6462 1995–96 |
Domestic violence penaltiesIn a felony case, the sentencing court may impose an exceptional sentence above the standard range if the offense involved domestic violence and one of the following circumstances: (1) the offense was part of an ongoing... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6479 1995–96 |
Priv business/public assistnState agencies providing financial assistance to a private business must set wage, benefit, and job creation or retention goals for the business and the business must create a net increase in jobs within two years of receipt... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6484 1995–96 |
Real estate appraisersA person can only conduct a real estate appraisal for compensation if the person is licensed or certified by the state. | Adam Smith (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6507 1995–96 |
Higher education loan progrmThe Washington Higher Education Loan Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is required to administer a self-sustaining loan program to supplement existing financial aid programs and assist... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6508 1995–96 |
Advance college payment progThe advance college payment program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) is required to develop the program and by December 1, 1996, must submit to the Legislature recommendations and proposed... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6513 1995–96 |
U.S.S. Missouri homeportFindings are made regarding the cultural and economic importance of the USS Missouri to Kitsap County and the state as a whole. The findings also describe the local financial support that has been committed to the project to date. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6589 1995–96 |
Real estate restrictionsWhen a written request for a statement of restrictions from the owner of real estate is submitted to the city, town or county in which the property is located, the city, town or county must provide the owner with a statement... | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6595 1995–96 |
Property/erroneous assessmntA 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... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6596 1995–96 |
Property tax valuationTrue and fair value of real property for taxation purposes is defined as the most probable and most reasonable use of the real property. | Kathleen Drew (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6597 1995–96 |
Developmnt/preapplctn meetngJurisdictions planning under general planning statutes and the Growth Management Act are required to adopt regulations that facilitate preapplication meetings that are optional on the part of the permitting authority, and that... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6667 1995–96 |
Public disclosure violationsCourts may impose a late penalty of up to 100 percent of a civil penalty imposed for violation of campaign finance laws if the civil penalty is not paid in 90 days. Interest begins to accrue on civil penalties not paid within 90 days. | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6708 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe penalty for failing to register as a sex offender is increased from a gross misdemeanor to a class C felony when the underlying sex offense is any class of felony, or a federal or out-of-state conviction that is the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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