Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2709 1997–98 |
Municipal utility taxesA city or town cannot tax its municipal light and power business's gross receipts that are earned by delivering electricity or electrical distribution services in other cities or towns. Electricity is delivered at the situs of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2712 1997–98 |
Water rights nonuse causeIf federal or state laws prevent or restrict water use otherwise authorized under a water use permit issued for a federal reclamation project, DOE must extend the deadlines set in the permit for commencing work, completing... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2717 1997–98 |
HJR 4209 implementationAny local government or municipal corporation engaged in the sale or distribution of storm water or sewer services may use public money derived from operating revenues from the sale of storm water or sewer services to assist... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2723 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksCriteria are established for any county that plans under the Growth Management Act to designate industrial land banks. After appropriately amending its planning policies, a county may designate in its comprehensive plan up to... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2734 1997–98 |
Ferry additionsLegislative intent regarding the need to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth/Seattle and Kingston/Seattle routes and a more reliable vessel to replace existing super... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2735 1997–98 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennialThe Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee is created, composed of 15 members. The Governor appoints nine citizen members, including at least four tribal representatives. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2750 1997–98 |
Child visitationA person other than a parent may intervene in a pending dissolution, legal separation, declaration concerning the validity of marriage, or modification of a parenting plan proceeding for the purposes of seeking visitation with a child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2754 1997–98 |
Gov information distributionChanges are made to the disclosure and use of personally identifiable information in public records. 1. State agencies in general . State agencies may furnish lists of publically disclosable records about individuals to... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2761 1997–98 |
At-risk youthCommitment to Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment . The processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2763 1997–98 |
Dependent personsA new crime of criminal mistreatment in the third degree is created. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2769 1997–98 |
State employee felony reportThe Attorney General, in cooperation with the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy, must develop a policy requiring each state agency and institution of higher education to report to the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy (OCVA)... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2774 1997–98 |
Adult family homesThe Secretary of the Department of Health must appoint an advisory committee, in consultation with DSHS, on matters relating to the regulation of administrative rules, enforcement process, staffing, and training requirements... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2785 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresThe requirements regarding promotional offers made by a person promoting timeshares are modified as follows: (1) the invitation to view or hear a sales presentation must conspicuously disclose restrictions in bold face; (2)... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2793 1997–98 |
Offender educationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not require school districts to provide basic or special education services to inmates of county adult correctional facilities or Department of Corrections facilities even when the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2794 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsOffenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, community placement, or legal financial obligation must be instructed by the Department of Corrections to obey all laws. In addition to firearms... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2800 1997–98 |
Water rights for small citieA city with a population of 5,000 or less may file an application to withdraw groundwater with the Department of Ecology if: the city has a sole source of continuously available water supply which may not be interrupted, and... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2811 1997–98 |
Ed employee contrct nonrenewNotice that probable cause exists not to renew a certificated employee's contract because of fiscal considerations, such as enrollment decline or revenue loss, must be given by June 15 or 30 days after the budget is passed,... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2817 1997–98 |
Water-sewer dist real proprtThe board of commissioners must qualify bidders. The highest qualified bid must be accepted unless the board determines the property is needed. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2818 1997–98 |
WorkFirst assistance unitsFor determination of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families eligibility, if a member of the household is ineligible due to alienage, DSHS allocates half of the ineligible person's earning to the assistance unit (the family on... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2821 1997–98 |
Driver training schoolsDriver training schools are authorized to have branch classrooms in locations that are used for other educational purposes. The driver training school may not move branch classroom locations until completion of scheduled courses. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2823 1997–98 |
Deeds of trustThe Deed of Trust Act is amended to clarify and modernize its procedures, and reflect current practices. A definition section is added. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2840 1997–98 |
WISHA citationsNo citation under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act may be issued for a violation caused by unpreventable employee misconduct if the employer has a thorough safety program with rules that were adequately... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |