Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2072 1997–98 |
School attendance & gradingGrading policies must be applied to all classrooms within a school unless a teacher establishes a different policy at the beginning of the school year. If the teacher establishes a different classroom attendance policy, then... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2073 1997–98 |
Employee tipsEmployers of A tipped employees @ may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $4.90 per hour. The amount of tips considered as wages may not be greater than the value of tips actually received by the employee. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2075 1997–98 |
Tax increment financingThe existing statutes authorizing the community redevelopment financing program is repealed and the tax increment financing program (TIF) is created. Any city with a population of 100,000 or more may enter into agreements with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2076 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides that adult persons living in domestic relationships, other than a relationship recognized as a valid marriage within the state of Washington, may not be considered, in law or otherwise, as a legal spouse or as... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2078 1997–98 |
Firearm storageIt is a gross misdemeanor to leave a loaded firearm where it is known or reasonably should be known that a child is likely to gain access, and a child under the age of 16 does get possession of the firearm. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2079 1997–98 |
Mandatory auto liability insProvides that the department of licensing shall not issue an original vehicle license or renew a vehicle license unless the applicant provides written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements for operating a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2081 1997–98 |
Agricultural land buffersNo certified applicator may have an action maintained against them for incidental amounts of spraydrift from the application of a pesticide that may occur if the spraying: (a) was done in accordance with the label; (b) was... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2082 1997–98 |
Rural lands definedUnder a new definition of rural lands, the individual county legislative authorities determine what constitutes rural lands in their respective counties. The legislative authority must consider the history, customs, needs, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2085 1997–98 |
Printed sales messages/taxExempts printed sales messages and related services from sales and use taxation. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2086 1997–98 |
Printers/taxProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of printing; as to such persons, the amount of tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the gross income of the business multiplied by... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2087 1997–98 |
Community empowermentThe state = s Community Empowerment Zone program is expanded and additional incentives are created to encourage public and private reinvestment in the area. Community Empowerment Zones. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2088 1997–98 |
LitterThe distribution of the litter tax is changed. Forty to 50 percent of litter tax revenues must be used for the youth litter pickup program. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2092 1997–98 |
Teacher CPR trainingProvides that costs of training shall be borne by applicants. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2095 1997–98 |
Mediation confidentialityProvides that postdecree mediation required pursuant to a parenting plan need not be private and confidential. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2099 1997–98 |
Aquatic land managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2100 1997–98 |
Fisheries enhancemnt/habitatThe mandate of regional fisheries enhancement groups is broadened to include steelhead. A surcharge of $1 is added to the purchase of a steelhead license and a surcharge of $25 dollars is added to the purchase of fishing guide... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2101 1997–98 |
Weather damage repairs/taxProvides an exemption from sales and use tax repairs and replacements made for commercial property because of weather damage. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2102 1997–98 |
Prevailing wage surveysThe determination of the prevailing wage by the industrial statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries is changed. In determining the prevailing wage, the department is authorized to contract with an independent... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2103 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/trust beneficiBeneficiaries of irrevocable profit-sharing business trusts are added as employment exempt from mandatory industrial insurance coverage. To be exempt, the trust beneficiary must hold a transferable certificate evidencing a... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2104 1997–98 |
Lodging industry consumablesA sales and use tax exemption is provided on consumables sold to or used by a business engaged directly in the lodging industry. Consumables are defined as hand or body soap, hair shampoo, skin conditioners and oils, toilet... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2106 1997–98 |
OptometryEstablishes a formal process under which questions involving new technological developments relating to the practice of vision care by licensed optometrists and board-certified ophthalmologists may be reviewed in an objective setting. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2107 1997–98 |
Paramedic/fire fighter retirAuthorizes certain paramedics and fire fighters to join the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan II. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2109 1997–98 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnDeclares that, if the commission has by rule or interpretation applied the federal Columbia River Gorge national scenic area act to an existing lot or parcel of property or parcel in such a way that prohibits development of... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2111 1997–98 |
Teacher preparationRequires the joint legislative audit and review committee, in conjunction with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, to conduct a study of teacher preparation programs and classified staff training programs... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2112 1997–98 |
Criminals/internet postingConviction. "Conviction" is defined to mean any defendant who has been found guilty of a felony in any state or federal trial court. The conviction automatically triggers the Department of Corrections' requirement to post the... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |