Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1740 1997–98 |
Liquor sales to intoxicatedIt is unlawful for an apparently A intoxicated @ person to purchase or consume liquor on any licensed premises. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1784 1997–98 |
Public assistance fraudThe Division of Fraud Investigations is established in DSHS, to investigate and refer fraud cases for local prosecution. The director of the division is responsible for providing leadership, recommending policy for fraud... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1785 1997–98 |
Naming state ferriesWashington residents may submit names for Washington State ferries to the executive committee of WSF users. Suggested names must be of Washington State historical or cultural significance and may not exceed three words. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1800 1997–98 |
Crime stoppers programsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime stopper programs. CTED determines if any matching funds should be required. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1833 1997–98 |
Economic develpmnt loan fndsThe restriction that limits 20 percent of the 80 percent of funds available to projects in distressed areas for grants to fund local revolving loan funds is removed. The DLF committee is authorized to make funds available to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1846 1997–98 |
Voter registration listsFirst-class city registrars no longer supply such lists directly to county auditors. The state registrar supplies a separate list every month to each county auditor of persons residing in the county for whom a death... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1858 1997–98 |
Parents' rights informationThe notice requirements for child abuse investigations are expanded. When conducting an investigation of child abuse or neglect, the department must notify the parents of their rights under the child abuse chapter. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1891 1997–98 |
Gov records distributionBusiness Uses of Public Records . A variety of changes is made concerning access to public records for business uses. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1898 1997–98 |
Teacher certificatn assessmnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1943 1997–98 |
Special district per diemThe commissioners of a metropolitan park district may adopt a resolution providing for per diem compensation for commissioners at a rate of $66 for each day or portion of a day devoted to the business of the district, not to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1973 1997–98 |
Grandparent visitatn rightsA grandparent may petition the court for visitation with a child if the parent of the child who is the son or daughter of the grandparent is deceased. The court shall order visitation if the visitation is in the child's best interests. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1978 1997–98 |
Disposal of firearmsThe WSP is given the option to either auction or trade legal firearms to licensed dealers, or destroy them if the firearm was offered for auction or trade and no offer was accepted, and the firearm is unsafe or inoperative. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2008 1997–98 |
Prostitute patrons/vehiclesA law enforcement officer who arrests and takes into custody a person for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute may impound the vehicle if the vehicle is owned by the person arrested and was used in... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2027 1997–98 |
Travel salesRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2028 1997–98 |
Fish seller's licenseA fish seller's license is established. The license is required of all persons who land and sell their catch or harvest to anyone other that a licensed wholesale dealer. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2108 1997–98 |
Jumbo ferry constructionLegislative intent is declared and the Legislature finds that the existing, aging Super Class ferries cannot provide reliable service to accommodate the economic growth in the central Puget Sound region and forecasted... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2127 1997–98 |
Public electronc info copiesEach state agency must make available to the public a paper copy of any information that the agency disseminates electronically, upon request. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2144 1997–98 |
Insur commissnr depositaryFinancial institutions with trust powers located in Washington State may be designated as security depositaries by the Insurance Commissioner. The financial institutions do not have to be domiciled in Washington State, but... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2180 1997–98 |
Freight mobility projectsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2261 1997–98 |
Governor's budget documentThe requirement that the Governor's biennial budget document include prospective object of expenditure information is deleted. A new requirement that the budget data be tabulated for each agency reflects current practice at... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2277 1997–98 |
School district moneys/bondsSchool districts may borrow money or issue bonds for the purpose of making payments on a real estate lease whose term is 10 years of longer and contains an option to purchase the leased real estate. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |