Valoria Loveland
Senator
· Democrat
· District 16
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 161997–98 · Senate · D · LD 161995–96 · Senate · D · LD 161993–94 · Senate · D · LD 16
128
Bills as prime sponsor
39
of those became law
420
Bills co-sponsored
7,120
Recorded votes
8.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5495 1995–96 |
Watershed closuresProvides that no watersheds shall be closed to allocation for longer than one year without sound scientific evidence nor shall a watershed remain closed if the surface water flow is of a sufficient level. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5496 1995–96 |
Retiremnt contribtns/exemptnEmployers newly admitted to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) may purchase membership service for all employees for either: (1) the time period starting with the date of the employer's admission to the retirement... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5582 1995–96 |
Services to children/tax exmThe B&O tax does not apply to nonprofit organizations in respect to amounts derived from provision of (1) child care resource and referral services; (2) services related to the adoption of minor children; and (3) child... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5599 1995–96 |
Dental appliances taxationDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than services. Thus, if the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent rate would apply. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5619 1995–96 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdLimits state agency and commissioners of public lands appeals to a growth management hearings board. Revises grounds for findings of compliance with chapter 36.70A RCW. Authorizes the attorney general to provide assistance to... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5653 1995–96 |
Public assistance fraudStatutory responsibility for investigation of public assistance fraud is transferred from the Department of Social and Health Services to the Office of the Attorney General. | Marcus Gaspard (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5691 1995–96 |
Commodity commission assessmThe Washington Hop Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on hops from the current $2.50 to $3.00 per bale. The Mint Commission is authorized to increase the assessment on mint from the current rate of three and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5730 1995–96 |
Forest land transfers/parksLand is not removed from classification or designation if an agency that would be exempt from the tax manifests its intent in writing, or by other official action, to acquire an interest in the land in a transaction that would... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5743 1995–96 |
Vocational agricul educationIf funds are appropriated, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must establish a pilot program and provide grants to selected districts to develop and implement an integrated curriculum of vocational agriculture, and... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5763 1995–96 |
Real estate excse tx applicaSales to the United States, this state or any political subdivision thereof, or a municipal corporation of this state are exempt from the real estate excise tax. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5785 1995–96 |
Armed forces veterans memorlDeclares the east capitol campus the armed forces veterans memorial plaza. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5790 1995–96 |
Wine and wine grape researchAn additional one-half cent per liter is provided for wine and wine-grape research, extension and resident instruction programs related to wine grape production and processing. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5798 1995–96 |
Hazardous substnce cleanupThe existing language directing the department's cleanup standards to be at least as stringent as the federal cleanup law and all applicable state and federal laws is deleted. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5801 1995–96 |
Federally licensed damsDeclares that the department of ecology does not have the authority to regulate, supervise, or assure the safety of any project that requires a license under the federal power act. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5830 1995–96 |
Private/publ school transferPrivate schools are required to have a policy that when a student transfers from the private school, the school must transmit information about the student's academic performance, special placement, and records of disciplinary... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5856 1995–96 |
Local improvement districtsA city or town may be divested of authority to proceed with the establishment of a local improvement district or a utility local improvement district, in cases where the improvement district is created by resolution of the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5907 1995–96 |
Customized equipment/use taxSpecialized equipment used in manufacturing is exempt from use tax if: (1)The equipment is of original design and is not otherwise available; (2)Sales tax is paid on all of the materials and components used in its... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5935 1995–96 |
Health care consumer protctnThe Legislature intends to protect quality in health care and protect an individual's right to health care choices; eliminate pre-existing condition exclusions in health insurance, prevent cancellation because of sickness, and... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5940 1995–96 |
Direct mail advertising/taxThe use tax is imposed on an in-state retailer for advertising materials printed outside the state and mailed directly to Washington residents at the direction of the retailer to promote the sale of products or services. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5951 1995–96 |
County/city develpmnt agreemAuthorizes the development agreements to provide assurance to an applicant that upon government approval a project may proceed in accordance with existing policies and regulations. Declares that the development agreements will... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5952 1995–96 |
Shoreline managementDeclares an intent to improve the coordination of shoreline management with other planning and appeals processes. Repeals RCW 90.58.145. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5953 1995–96 |
Land use decisions reviewReforms the process for judicial review of land use decisions made by local jurisdictions, by establishing uniform, expedited appeal procedures and uniform criteria for reviewing such decisions, in order to provide consistent,... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5964 1995–96 |
Housing/real estate excse txThe list of capital projects for which the 1982 local REET can be utilized is expanded to include the construction, reconstruction, acquisition, financing or rehabilitation of low-income or special needs housing that is... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5973 1995–96 |
Manufactrng/processng tax exDoes not require the deferred taxes to be repaid unless the investment project is used for other purposes. Repeals RCW 82.61.020, 82.61.040, 82.63.040, and 82.63.050. Requires an assessment of the results of the tax deferrals... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| SB 5980 1995–96 |
Transportation dept. auditThe Legislative Transportation Committee (LTC) is required to contract for an independent and objective performance audit of the Department of Transportation. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
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