Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1126 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe decrease in the maximum state E911 excise tax from a maximum rate of 20 cents per switched access line to 10 cents is eliminated. The actual tax rate must be based on actual revenue needs and may vary from year to year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1354 1997–98 |
Air pollution controlA board member of a local air pollution control authority may not designate an alternate to serve as permanent chair of board meetings. Persons with vehicles that fail an emissions test must be provided with information... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1374 1997–98 |
Alternate teacher certifictnAlternative teaching certification must be available beginning in the 1998-99 school year. A school district may apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to obtain an alternative teaching certificate for an individual. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1447 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred horses/tax exmpAmounts received for racing, raising, riding, exercising, grooming, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses, including but not limited to amounts received from purse winnings or awards, are exempt from B&O tax. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1549 1997–98 |
Gov restrictns/property taxA property owner may appeal directly to the county assessor to reconsider valuation of real property, if a government entity adopts a restriction on the property that limits the use of the property. A request to reconsider... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1939 1997–98 |
Reserve law enforcmnt offcrsAny county, city, town, or other municipality = s law enforcement agency may extend the death and disability benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension system to its reserve officers and pay annual... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2051 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remediatn/txHazardous waste site cleanups are taxed in the same manner as hazardous waste site cleanups for the federal government. The contract is not subject to the sales tax but the business performing the service must pay sales tax on... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2278 1997–98 |
Electric generatng facil/taxThe machinery and equipment sales and use tax exemption for wind and sun energy facilities is extended to facilities using landfill gas. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2309 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptn denialProperty tax exemption denial notices may be sent by regular mail rather than certified mail. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2315 1997–98 |
Excise/property tax corrctnsClarification is made that only mortgage brokers are exempt from paying B&O taxes on money received from borrowers and held in trust for payment of third party costs. This clarification applies retroactively to July 27, 1997. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2335 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatedThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: (a)Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; (b)Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2342 1997–98 |
International services/taxA $3,000 B&O or insurance premium tax credit is allowed per new international services job created in a community empowerment zone (CEZ) or located in a city with a population of over 80,000 in certain counties. This would... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2491 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, half the earnings over 10 percent will be used to increase benefits and the other half will be used to... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2556 1997–98 |
Child abuse preventn/treatmnWhen the department makes reasonable efforts to reunify an abused or neglected child with his or her parents, the department must ensure that the child's health and safety are the paramount concern. Reasonable efforts to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 314, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2566 1997–98 |
Laundry service/taxSales of laundry service by any person to nonprofit health care facilities is not a retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax, and the B&O tax classification... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2711 1997–98 |
Small irrigation dist/tax exThe current public utility and B&O tax exemptions for certain small water systems and water-sewer districts is expanded to also include irrigation districts that: (1) Serve fewer than 1,500 drinking water connections; and (2)... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2772 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaEvery person who sells or gives drug paraphernalia, in any form, to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a class I civil infraction. Permitting the sale or gift is also an infraction. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2773 1997–98 |
Electrc utility/net meteringThe Legislature finds it is in the public interest to: (1) encourage private investment in renewable energy resources; (2) stimulate the economic growth of this state; and (3) enhance the continued diversification of the... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2849 1997–98 |
Student achievemnt accntbltyK-4 Reading Accountability System : CSL's recommendations regarding a statewide accountability system for K-4 reading are enacted. Additionally, by December 1, 2000, SPI must report to the Senate and House education committees... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2871 1997–98 |
Agricultural land classifctnA new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2933 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical warehouses/txWholesalers of prescription drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax rate is reduced from 0.484 percent of gross income to 0.138 percent of gross income. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2935 1997–98 |
Nursing home payment ratesBeginning October 1, 1998, the current nursing home payment system that bases reimbursement primarily on costs per patient is replaced with a new system that incorporates reimbursement based on costs per case-mix unit. The... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2977 1997–98 |
Binding site plansStatutory subdivision requirements apply only to divisions of land that result from creation of a condominium on a portion of a parcel or tract and not to creation of a condominium within a portion. Condominium laws control... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |