Mark Schoesler
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2025–26
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331
Bills as prime sponsor
93
of those became law
2,276
Bills co-sponsored
24,998
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1773 1995–96 |
Water marketingWater conservancy districts may be created to establish water market transfer exchanges which may be used by any person who owns or holds a water right to list the right for sale or transfer. Water market transfers are limited... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1775 1995–96 |
Water transfers and changesInterdistrict Changes . When there is a request for a transfer of a water right from one district to another, the districts must concur that the additional criteria pertaining to the proposed transfer does not adversely affect... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1789 1995–96 |
Water rights transfersProvides that conserved water may be transferred without limitation. Prohibits the department from initiating relinquishment proceedings as a result of information gained through a proposed water rights transfer. Establishes... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | 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 1808 1995–96 |
Solid waste handling permitsRevises the procedures for class one area permits to operate new or existing solid waste disposal sites. Establishes procedures for class two and three areas as defined in RCW 70.95.110. Establishes new periods for renewal of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | 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 1819 1995–96 |
Youth anti-crime progrm fndsRevises RCW 3.62.090 to impose an additional assessment of fifty dollars against an offender to be used to fund youth anti-crime programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1825 1995–96 |
Disabled spouse care/retirmnAuthorizes a five year plan I member whose spouse becomes permanently incapacitated to be retired in accordance with the conditions specified. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1836 1995–96 |
Animal population controlProvides for the issuance of special "animal population control license plates." Requires a fee of thirty dollars to be deposited in the animal population control account. Provides for low-cost spaying and neutering services... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1850 1995–96 |
Law enforcmnt bill of rightsEstablishes a set of conditions under which an investigation or interrogation of a law enforcement officer must be conducted. Prohibits any requirement for an officer to disclose information about income, assets, or debts... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1881 1995–96 |
Legisltrs/personl serv contrProhibits legislators from entering into personal service contracts to render personal services to the state. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1925 1995–96 |
Growth management actA variety of changes are made to the Growth Management Act. 1. Development regulations. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1936 1995–96 |
Medical assistance privatizaDirects the department of social and health services to develop a plan to privatize medical assistance. | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1942 1995–96 |
Driving under the influenceThe state's DUI law is amended both with respect to administrative actions and criminal prosecutions. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION. Various changes are made regarding the administrative suspension or revocation of driving privileges... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1949 1995–96 |
Vaccinations/antbiotics taxRevises RCW 82.04.050 to exclude vaccinations and antibiotics from the definition of retail sale. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1960 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitLimits property tax increases to one hundred six percent of the levy for the previous year or one hundred percent plus the rate of inflation, whichever is lower. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1978 1995–96 |
Workers' comp/student voluntProvides that a student volunteer may be enrolled in a private school or public school. | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2021 1995–96 |
Fisheries managementProhibits fishing for salmon and steelhead in all terminal areas except where it is specifically opened by the fish and wildlife commission. Includes the Indian commercial and subsistence fisheries, both on and off Indian reservations. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2028 1995–96 |
Vehicle sales/B & O tax exmpAuthorizes a business and occupation tax exemption for sale of motor vehicles at wholesale, or sale of a fleet as defined in RCW 70.120.010 | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2047 1995–96 |
Travel sellers/unemploy compProvides for an unemployment compensation exemption for independent contractors or outside agents who sell or arrange for travel services. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 2124 1995–96 |
Tax equity & fair competitnCreates the tax equity and fairness in competition task force to develop strategies for ensuring the collection of taxes from the retail sale by Indian tribes of certain products and services to nontribal members on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 1996 |
| HB 1022 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1070 1995–96 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 1995-97 capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $1.5 billion in new capital projects, of which $795 million is from new state bonds. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 16, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1769 1995–96 |
Insurance businesses/B&O taxThe B&O tax rate for insurance agents, brokers, and solicitors is reduced from 1.15 percent to 0.57 percent. This rate is made up of a permanent rate of 0.55 percent plus the 4.5 percent surtax which expires July 1, 1997. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 16, 1995 |
| HB 1057 1995–96 |
Canola tax ratesThe B&O tax rate for wholesale sales of canola is reduced to the same rate that applies to such sales of wheat. The new rate is 0.011 percent with or without the rounded surtax. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1995, 2nd Special Session |
Jun 15, 1995 |
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