Larry Sheahan
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2003–04
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154
Bills as prime sponsor
31
of those became law
963
Bills co-sponsored
10,326
Recorded votes
1.3%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2214 1995–96 |
Sales and use tax exemptionsSales and use tax exemptions are provided for human blood, tissue, organs, bodies, or body parts for medical research and quality control testing purposes. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2579 1995–96 |
Sexual abuse victimsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) takes over Department of Social and Health Services responsibilities for sexual assault programs. No reduction in service levels occurs. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2580 1995–96 |
Crime victim restitutionAny restitution required under a diversion agreement is no longer limited by consideration of the juvenile's ability to pay restitution. The restitution amount is not to exceed $750 to be eligible for diversion. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2637 1995–96 |
Joint center for higher edThe Spokane higher education park is renamed the Riverpoint higher education park. The joint center's program coordination role is clarified. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| HB 1302 1995–96 |
Food stamp crimesThe crimes relating to unlawful purchase or redemption of food coupons are amended to provide that it is illegal to purchase food stamps as defined by the federal food stamp act or redeem food stamps as defined by the federal... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2340 1995–96 |
Superior court judges assocnThe Superior Court Judges Association is given authority to set the time for its annual meeting. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2692 1995–96 |
RCW internal refernce corrctReferences to renumbered sections and subsections are corrected. An offender is ineligible for the special drug offender sentencing alternative if the violation involves a deadly weapon enhancement under either RCW... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1289 1995–96 |
Vessels in accidentsAn operator of a vessel is guilty of a class C felony if the operator is involved in a collision that results in injury to a person, the operator knew or should have known that a person was injured, and the operator leaves the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 2259 1995–96 |
Jury impanellingJurors are selected at random and a voir dire examination of the jury panel is conducted. Provisions regarding the procedure for randomly selecting jurors are repealed, and no new method for randomly selecting jurors is prescribed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1048 1995–96 |
Unincorporated nonproft assnA nonprofit association is defined as an unincorporated organization consisting of members joined by mutual consent for a common, nonprofit purpose. A nonprofit association may engage in property transactions and may be a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1097 1995–96 |
Estate tax returnsTwo changes are made with respect to the penalty provisions that apply to the late filing of estate tax returns. First, an absolute cap of $10,000 is imposed. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1256 1995–96 |
Residential landlord-tenantThe state fully occupies and preempts the entire field of landlord-tenant regulation. Local jurisdictions are expressly prohibited from enacting ordinances that are inconsistent with, more restrictive than, or exceed the... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1337 1995–96 |
Debt adjustersStatutory provisions requiring that debt adjusters be licensed, obtain a bond, and be regulated by the Department of Licensing are repealed. The consumer protection provisions regarding debt adjustors are maintained. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 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 1707 1995–96 |
City & town classificationA variety of statutes are amended to correct city classifications. Various statutes are amended correcting references to third class cities. | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1813 1995–96 |
Private vocational schoolsFinancial disclosures by degree-granting private vocational schools are not subject to public disclosure. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1877 1995–96 |
Student educational servicesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for students enrolled in the school district, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled,... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2049 1995–96 |
Spokane Co. superior ct judgThe number of superior court judges in Spokane County is increased from 10 to 11. The new position becomes effective February 1, 1997. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2138 1995–96 |
Fees payment and recoverySolely for the purpose of collecting unpaid court obligations through a collection agency or a collection services department, a judgment imposing legal financial obligations may be extended by the county clerk for 10 years. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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