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360
Bills as prime sponsor
51
of those became law
2,480
Bills co-sponsored
24,553
Recorded votes
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Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1544 1995–96 |
Reclaimed waterDirects the department of ecology and the department of health to undertake the necessary steps to encourage the development of water reclamation facilities so that reclaimed water may be made available to help meet the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1551 1995–96 |
Spartina controlSpartina and Purple Loosestrife. The Director of the Department of Ecology is directed to issue short-term water quality modification permits to public agencies and licensed pesticide applicators for the purpose of utilizing... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1569 1995–96 |
Governmntl actions/damagesAuthorizes property owners to bring actions for damages caused by governmental actions. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1571 1995–96 |
Minority/women busnss develpThe sum of $500,000 is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development for the activities of the Minority and Women's Business Development Office within the Business Assistance Center. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1574 1995–96 |
Metals mining and millingA single performance security may be used by the Department of Ecology when the performance security is acceptable to both the Department of Ecology and the Department of Natural Resources. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1575 1995–96 |
Horse racing/B & O taxExempts any activity associated with sales, purses, breeding, or training related to racing thoroughbred horses. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1576 1995–96 |
Schools/sales and use tax exProvides exemptions for general fund items such as supplies, for capital projects such as buildings or equipment, and for school buses. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1584 1995–96 |
Youthbuild programReferences to "Youthbuild" are replaced with "Youthbuilt." A business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is given to businesses that make a contribution to an approved local Touthbuilt program or to the state for Youthbuilt... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1600 1995–96 |
Property tax valuation limitLimits property tax valuation increases to six percent per year until change of ownership. Requires approval of the voters at the next general election. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1604 1995–96 |
Mobile home park purchaseA qualified tenant organization must give written notice of its intent to purchase the mobile home park to the park owner before any execution of sale documents to a third party. The tenant notice must be signed by owners of... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1605 1995–96 |
Landlord/tenant relatnshipsAuthorizes a landlord to change the rules of the mobile home park by giving the tenants thirty days' written notice. Revises the provisions pertaining to the termination or nonrenewal of a rental agreement. Establishes... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1614 1995–96 |
Armed forces memorial plazaProvides for an armed forces memorial plaza. Creates an advisory committee. Makes an appropriation of twenty-five thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1617 1995–96 |
Habitat conservtn/oudoor recThe purpose of the legislation is to establish a moratorium on the acquisition of lands for natural areas and critical habitat by state agencies through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. Thirteen percent of the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1631 1995–96 |
Internatnl educatn/exchangesInternational Education and Exchange Council The International Education and Exchange Council (council) is created as a public-private partnership in the Office of the Secretary of State. The council works to develop... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1633 1995–96 |
Emplyee testifyng/compensatnLimits state employee compensation for testifying against the state. | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1708 1995–96 |
Commun corrctns offcrs/fireaAuthorizes community corrections officers to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1721 1995–96 |
Comm rehabil program prodctsThe term "sheltered workshops" is replaced with the term "community rehabilitation programs." The term "handicapped" is replaced with the term "severely disabled." State agencies are required to purchase products and/or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1748 1995–96 |
Attorneys' contingency feesPlaces limitations on the contingency fees which may be charged in any action seeking damages for personal injury or property damage. Authorizes an application to a court for additional compensation due to extraordinary circumstances. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1752 1995–96 |
Manufctrng technlgy assistncOne million dollars is appropriated to the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to be used as matching funds by local programs that receive federal technology assistance project grants through the National... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1791 1995–96 |
Water resource governanceTwo state commissions, known jointly as the Washington Water Resources Commissions, are created. One is for eastern Washington and one is for western Washington. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1811 1995–96 |
Work-based basic skills progProvides a business and occupation tax credit to firms that maintain a work-based basic skills program to improve the skills of their existing work force. Designates the formula for computing the tax credit. Requires reports... | Brian Ebersole (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1817 1995–96 |
Taxes for health care servicDeletes 1995 tax increases on cigarettes and alcohol allocable to the health services account. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1839 1995–96 |
Mobile home relocation assisThe Mobile Home Relocation Assistance program is reenacted. Monetary relocation assistance is made available to all mobile home owners that are displaced due to a park closure, conversion to another use, or partial park closure. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1841 1995–96 |
Fishery license transfer feeThe transfer fee is eliminated for all commercial salmon licenses, if the license is transferred to a state resident. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1847 1995–96 |
Juvenile sentencingDeclares an intent to: (1) Increase the speed of the juvenile justice system's response to juvenile offenders' criminal behavior; (2) increase the certainty of punishment and intervention; (3) increase judicial discretion and... | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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