Irv Newhouse
Senator
· Republican
· District 15
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 151995–96 · Senate · R · LD 151993–94 · Senate · R · LD 151991–92 · Senate · R · LD 15
59
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
374
Bills co-sponsored
6,846
Recorded votes
3.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5120 1995–96 |
LEOFF death benefitsThe survivor of a member of the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Plan II with ten or more years of service may choose an annuity benefit or withdraw 150 percent of accumulated contributions. The... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5898 1995–96 |
Grass burning alternativesIt is mandated that any study authorized by the task force and approved by Department of Ecology must be conducted by Washington State University. WSU is required to submit a brief report every two years to the appropriate... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1995 |
May 5, 1995 |
| SB 5962 1995–96 |
Dairy productsThe Department of Agriculture is directed to develop a proposal to impose a civil penalty that would be in lieu of a degrade. In developing a proposal, the department must consult with the federal Food and Drug Administration... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1995 |
May 3, 1995 |
| SB 5282 1995–96 |
Tax information disclosureThe Department of Revenue or an officer, employee, agent, or representative may not disclose tax information regarding a taxpayer, if the director determines that the disclosure may identify a confidential informant. The... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5755 1995–96 |
Donated property/use taxA use tax exemption is provided for the use by a nonprofit charitable organization, the state, or a local governmental entity of tangible personal property that is donated to the nonprofit charitable organization, the state,... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1995 |
May 1, 1995 |
| SB 5771 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt ins liablty/emplrFor unemployment insurance purposes, the business entity supplying employees to another firm is considered the employer. This includes temporary help agencies, employee leasing firms and employee referral agencies. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 20, 1995 |
| SB 5078 1995–96 |
Insur premium finance agreemThe late charge is limited to $5 only if the loan in default is for personal, family, or household purposes. For businesses, the premium finance agreement may provide for a late charge of $1 to 5 percent of the late payment. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5410 1995–96 |
State arboretumFindings are made regarding the importance of arboreta to the state. The Washington Park Arboretum is declared an official arboretum of the state of Washington. | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5871 1995–96 |
Plumbers advisory boardThe initial terms of the board members are clarified. It is further clarified that a member whose term expires continues to serve until his or her replacement is appointed. | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 6026 1995–96 |
Washington state grownAgricultural commodities may be labeled, advertised, marked or sold with the words "Washington State Grown" or similar language if the product is grown or raised in Washington State. Agricultural commodities that are not grown... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 18, 1995 |
| SB 5463 1995–96 |
Alcohol servers permitsA mandatory alcohol server training program is established. Effective July 1, 1996, individuals participating in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption must complete a class 12 or 13 alcohol... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5583 1995–96 |
Unemployment insurn contrbtnA successor employer that prior to the acquisition of a firm did not have employees of its own is assigned the lower of two unemployment insurance tax rates: (1) the old firm's (predecessor's) rate class, or (2) the average... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5584 1995–96 |
Unemplymnt insur exprnc rateBenefits paid to employees of businesses under the following circumstances are now directly charged to the employer's account and may no longer be considered as nonchargeable costs: (1) UI beneficiaries participating in... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5997 1995–96 |
Fireworks regulationThe bill contains changes and new language to various sections of the code pertaining to fireworks. Definitions . The definitions of "fireworks," "special fireworks," and "common fireworks" are amended to be consistent with... | Hal Palmer (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 17, 1995 |
| SB 5266 1995–96 |
Court reportingThe court reporting practice act is adopted. All references to the practice of "shorthand reporting or court reporting" are changed to "court reporting." A person may not practice as a court reporter without first obtaining a... | Dwight Pelz (D-37) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 27, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 5668 1995–96 |
Worker's comp self-insurersIt is clarified that in the event of default, the self-insurer loses all right and title to, any interest in, and any right to control the surety. The Department of Labor and Industries retains the surety of a defaulting self-insurer. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1995 |
Apr 13, 1995 |
| SB 6606 1993–94 |
B & O surtax repealThe 6.5 percent surtax is repealed January 1, 1995. | Nita Rinehart (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| SB 6100 1993–94 |
Pesticide application actAdded to those that must keep records are those who fail to license or who perform landscape applications such as schools, day cares, apartment complexes, golf courses and parks. In addition to the current areas that are... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6124 1993–94 |
Homeowners' equityRoofing and siding contracts must be in legible written form and a copy provided to the homeowner at the time of signing. Work must be itemized and grade or quality of materials designated. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6428 1993–94 |
Water systemsBallot measures for the creation of a water district are not to appear on September or November ballots and the requirement for a 60 percent majority approval vote is eliminated. The date for the establishment of the... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| SB 6143 1993–94 |
Retirement service creditMembers who have failed to meet statutory deadlines for restoring service credit, for establishing allowable membership service not previously credited, or for restoring service credit represented by a lump sum payment in lieu... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6217 1993–94 |
Unemployment ins task forceThe Joint Task Force on Unemployment Insurance is reauthorized in order to: (1) undertake more in-depth review of targeted issues concerning unemployment insurance; (2) work collaboratively with the Employment Security... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6298 1993–94 |
Liquor licensing/enforcementIndividuals who transfer an identification card to another person for the purpose of gaining admission to an establishment or portion of an establishment that is off-limits to persons under the age of 21 may be charged with a... | Ray Moore (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6492 1993–94 |
Agricultural associationsInstead of making payment to dissenters of the sale or merger of a cooperative association within 30 days, the agricultural cooperative association may make the payment of the member's equity interest over the same time... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| SB 6096 1993–94 |
Milk and milk productsRedundant definitions, confusing language requirements and unnecessary standards which contradict the pasteurized milk ordinance (PMO) are removed. Enforcement of the PMO or more strict standards is a requirement for... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 143, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
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