Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2555 1997–98 |
Vehicle repair/crash partsAll non-original equipment manufacturer aftermarket crash parts must be stamped with the name or logo of their manufacturer. Insurers and motor vehicle body shops cannot use non-original manufacturer aftermarket crash parts... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2562 1997–98 |
Port district name changeThe minimum number of signatures required to submit a name change proposal to voters is increased in statute. Port district commissioners are required to submit a name change proposal to port district voters upon receiving a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2570 1997–98 |
Juv offender residentl facilThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) will conduct a special study of JRA residential group care facilities used for community placement of juveniles committed to the department for confinement. WSIPP must... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2573 1997–98 |
Custodial sexual misconductA new crime of custodial sexual assault is created. A person commits the crime by having sexual intercourse with another person (a) who is a resident of an adult or juvenile correctional facility or work release facility and... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2574 1997–98 |
Tax appeals board filingsThe general statute which provides that documents are deemed filed on the date of the postmark is expressly applied to the Board of Tax Appeals. Persons appealing to the board are relieved of the duty of providing copies of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2575 1997–98 |
PDC members' activitiesThe section establishing the PDC is amended to clarify that the statutory prohibitions apply both within and outside the state of Washington. PDC members are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the activities... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2578 1997–98 |
Electrical board membershipThe electrical board is expanded to 13 members: one each a public utility and a private utility, three licensed electrical contractors, one manufacturer or distributor of electrical equipment, one member of the public, three... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2582 1997–98 |
Trans improvemnt board bondsReferences to the highway bond retirement account contained within TIB bond authorizations are changed to the TIB bond retirement account. The TIB bond retirement account shall retain 80 percent of interest earned. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2588 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe statute that requires the Department of Social and Health Services to use a risk assessment process when investigating child abuse and neglect cases is amended requiring substance abuse be a risk factor. The department in... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2589 1997–98 |
TANF eligibilityTANF eligibility is conditioned upon establishing paternity for a child receiving assistance. A "good cause" exemption from this requirement, based upon current regulatory practice, is specified in statute, for cases where... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2591 1997–98 |
Agencies/vendor lobbyingAn employee or official of a state executive agency may not use state resources to demand or pressure a vendor or contractor, from whom the agency makes purchases or contracts for services or construction, to lobby or contact... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2604 1997–98 |
Parent participation in educThe legislature finds that there is a need for greater parental participation in a child = s education. The office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will study and make recommendations to the Legislature on... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2613 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2618 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationBulk fertilizer must now be registered for distribution in this state, in the manner currently required for packaged fertilizer. The registration application must identify any waste-derived fertilizer, micronutrient... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2622 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt hearngs brdEach board member appointed by the Governor, either to serve a full term or to fill a vacancy, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2656 1997–98 |
Interscholastic activitiesAppeals of the nonprofit entity's decision will be confined to the record. An appeal will also be conducted without a jury and limited to whether the nonprofit entity acted arbitrarily, capriciously, or contrary to law. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2657 1997–98 |
Controlled substance/sentencSentencing Options for Drug Offenders. In addition to the current sentencing options, a joint legislative committee is created to review adult criminal justice sentencing options available for drug offenders who possess or... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2665 1997–98 |
Voting system testsRequirements for testing vote tallying systems are altered: 1. Acceptance tests . The Secretary of State is no longer responsible for prescribing the test that voting systems must pass. 2. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2671 1997–98 |
Absentee voting/mail ballotsStatutes providing for mail ballots are codified in a chapter of law separate from the chapter of law providing for absentee ballots. A variety of changes is made for absentee ballots and mail ballots. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2672 1997–98 |
Election procedures manualsEach county auditor is required to develop an election procedures manual for the county that is organized clearly and written using text that is easily understood. Copies of the manual must be distributed at cost to the public... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2682 1997–98 |
School medicaid incentve payThe amount of federal Medicaid funds which may be retained is increased from 20 percent to 50 percent for school districts with enrollments of less than 2000 students. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2685 1997–98 |
Domstc violnce victim/advocaA testimonial privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence victim advocate. A domestic violence victim advocate may not be examined about any communication made by the victim to the advocate,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2698 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesHotel-motel statutes are amended in a manner that resolves the conflict between last year's hotel-motel legislation and the football stadium legislation, without the adverse consequences of the Governor's partial veto of the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2702 1997–98 |
Yakima County superior courtThe number of superior court judges in Yakima County is increased from six to eight. The new positions take effect immediately, but upon request of the superior court, the Yakima County commissioners may set the actual... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2705 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |