Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2361 1997–98 |
Support order noticeEither the registering tribunal or the petitioner gives notice to the non-registering party when an interstate child support obligation is registered in Washington. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2362 1997–98 |
Confessions and admissionsThe federal rule is adopted into state law. In a criminal case, if there is substantial independent evidence that tends to establish the trustworthiness of the admission, then a lawfully obtained confession must be admitted as... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2363 1997–98 |
Nurse delegationA conflict in law pertaining to school employees is clarified. Nonlicensed employees in public and private schools are authorized to administer medications to students, notwithstanding the nurse delegation law, in accordance... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2364 1997–98 |
Health profssns admin procedThe sunset date on the secretary's authority is extended from July 1, 1998 to March 1, 1999. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2366 1997–98 |
Good samaritan disease testsAny good samaritan who comes in contact with bodily fluids while rendering emergency assistance may receive infectious disease testing free of charge from the public health department of the county of his or her residence, if... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2373 1997–98 |
Border co. higher ed opprtntThe border county higher education opportunity pilot project is created. Under the pilot project, Lower Columbia Community College and Clark Community College, located in the Washington border counties of Cowlitz and Clark,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2376 1997–98 |
Vocational excellence awardRecipients of awards must completely use the award within six years of receiving the award. Recipients who receive awards before the 1994-95 academic year must completely use the award before September 2001. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2383 1997–98 |
Stolen check possessionThe A possession @ of stolen checks or drafts issued in the accounts of two or more people creates a presumption that the possessor knows that they are stolen. The possession of stolen checks or drafts is theft in the second... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2385 1997–98 |
Information services dept.The composition and responsibilities of the Information Services Board (ISB) and the Department of Information Services (DIS) are altered. Membership of the ISB is increased from 13 to 15. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2389 1997–98 |
Professional services corps.Professionals not licensed in Washington, but properly licensed in any other jurisdiction, may become shareholders, directors, and officers of a professional service corporation in this state. The corporation must serve the... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2395 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsIt is a class C felony for a physician to perform a partial-birth abortion. A partial-birth abortion is defined as intentionally delivering a fetus or a substantial portion of a fetus into or partially through the birth canal... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2399 1997–98 |
Small works rosters1. State agency small works rosters . The Department of Transportation is allowed to use the small works roster process to award contracts for construction, repair, or alteration. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2401 1997–98 |
Courthouse facilitatorsA limitation is placed upon the type of service courthouse facilitators may provide. Consistent with local court rules, courthouse facilitators may refer pro se litigants to lawyers and social services, but may not provide any... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2410 1997–98 |
Boarding home administrationThe powers and duties regarding boarding homes, previously held by DOH, are transferred to DSHS. A joint legislative task force on long-term care is authorized. The seven members are appointed by the Governor. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2413 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA good Samaritan may request testing for HIV status of a person whose bodily fluids he or she has been exposed to and receive the test results. The good Samaritan may also receive counseling. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2418 1997–98 |
Reading improvementThe teacher certification requirements to teach in the elementary grades are expanded in statute to include additional course work and an assessment in beginning reading instruction. Course work expanded for teacher... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2422 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationAdding New Parental Rights and Duties . The current statutory and regulatory rights and responsibilities of parents are listed. Two new rights are added: (1) the right to temporarily exclude a child from school activities,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2424 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts and public schools are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2428 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fund raising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2432 1997–98 |
Educator internship programsThe provisions governing the two administrator internship support programs are revised. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2434 1997–98 |
Motorcycle handlebar heightThe maximum legal height for motorcycle handlebars or grips is increased from 15 inches to 30 inches, measured from the seat or saddle. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2435 1997–98 |
Independent campaign expendiNew special reports on independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A person must file a special report with the PDC who makes an independent expenditure within 21 days of an election that totals $1,000 or more to support a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2441 1997–98 |
Electronic harassment/stalkgThe intent is to clarify that electronic communications are included in the types of conduct and actions which may constitute the crimes of harassment and stalking. For harassment, the definition of "words or conduct"... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |