Nancy Rust
Representative
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 1995–96
1995–96 · House · D · LD 321993–94 · House · D · LD 321991–92 · House · D · LD 1
45
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
275
Bills co-sponsored
5,165
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA 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... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2567 1995–96 |
Property action notificationWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1231 1995–96 |
Recycled content & recyclingThe federal recycled content standards are adopted for Washington. The due date for implementation of recycled content standards for all the listed materials is extended to July 1997. | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2136 1995–96 |
Hydrilla eradication fundingFunds in the freshwater aquatic weeds account may be appropriated to the Department of Ecology to fund hydrilla eradication activities in waters of the state. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2137 1995–96 |
Ecology dept progress reprtsConsistent timelines are established for the Department of Ecology to submit reports to the Legislature. New reporting timelines are established for the following programs: the centennial clean water fund; the Referendum 39... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 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 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2135 1995–96 |
Solid waste permit renewalThe local health jurisdiction is authorized to issue a permit for all solid waste handling facilities, not just disposal sites. The local health jurisdiction decides the duration of the permit, which may be between one and five years. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2888 1995–96 |
B & O taxes reductionDeclares that, in addition to the credit offered in RCW 82.04.4451, in computing the tax imposed under RCW 82.04.255 and 82.04.290, a credit is allowed against the amount of tax otherwise due, as provided in this act. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2890 1995–96 |
Citizen whistleblower actDeclares that the purpose of this act is to encourage individuals with knowledge of false claims against state government to provide that information to the state and bring civil actions against violators without fear of... | Nancy Rust (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 1996 |
| HB 2865 1995–96 |
Optometrists/drugs & prescriAuthorizes optometrists to use and prescribe approved drugs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes without limitation upon the methods of delivery in the practice of optometry. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1996 |
| HB 2779 1995–96 |
Cross-state trail systemProvides for the completion of a cross-state trail system by changing management and control of property and establishing a franchise for rail line rights of way. Directs the department of natural resources to negotiate a... | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1996 |
| HB 2715 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 1996 |
| HB 2645 1995–96 |
Legislator term limitsDeclares that no person is eligible to appear on the ballot for the house of representatives who will have served as a member during eight of the previous fourteen years. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2696 1995–96 |
Inspector general officeProvides that the inspector general shall investigate allegations of improper actions by the department based on referrals received from employees working within the department, the secretary of the department, the office of... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1996 |
| HB 2583 1995–96 |
Shoreline econ develp centerMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1996 |
| HB 2470 1995–96 |
Puget Sound water quality auEncourages a cooperative partnership between public and private entities and state agencies that emphasizes technical assistance, education, incentives, and dispute resolution. Revises existing provisions relating to the Puget... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2526 1995–96 |
Higher education fundingMakes various appropriations to fund higher education programs. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2527 1995–96 |
Paid signature gatherersRequires a notice that paid signature gatherers were used to obtain voter's signatures to be placed in the voter's pamphlet. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2553 1995–96 |
Property tax reliefDeclares that a person is eligible to receive a partial reduction of regular and special property taxes if the specified conditions are met. Limits the allowable reduction to one thousand five hundred dollars. Creates the... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2563 1995–96 |
Voter petition fraudSpecifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the first degree, a class C felony. Specifies the elements of the crime of voter petition fraud in the second degree, a gross misdemeanor offense. Repeals RCW... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2564 1995–96 |
Property exempt from taxatnExempts from property taxation the portion of land otherwise taxed under the current use tax provisions that is subject to restrictions on harvesting timber or the production of agricultural or horticultural produce or crops... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2568 1995–96 |
Agency rules agendasRequires state agencies to prepare annual fiscal year rules agendas. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2569 1995–96 |
Permit assistance centerRequires the center to publish and keep current an inventory listing briefly describing all permit laws and handbooks describing in more detail each permit law. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1996 |
| HB 2346 1995–96 |
Real estate consumer warningRequires all deeds, after January 1, 1997, to contain a statement that investment in real estate is speculative and not guaranteed by the government. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 1996 |
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