Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2160 1997–98 |
Teacher internship creditsThe evaluation is focused on whether the internships have been applicable to the teachers educational responsibilities and resulted in improved teaching skills. The date for the study has been extended to December 15, 1999,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2172 1997–98 |
Bee fee for pollinationThe pollination service fee is repealed. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2186 1997–98 |
Water resource inventry areaThe Puget Sound Action Team is directed to develop a methodology to identify critical watershed functions within a water resource inventory area. The methodology must use GIS technology to identify critical watershed... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2198 1997–98 |
Shoreline managementProvisions for further integrating the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) with the Growth Management Act (GMA) are adopted. A new chapter for shoreline management is adopted. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2211 1997–98 |
Work force trainingThe Legislature finds that despite the efforts directed at identifying goals, performance indicators, standards and evaluation criteria for the workforce development system, the system remains unduly fragmented. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2240 1997–98 |
Savings incentive accountThe savings incentive account is created to receive a portion of the "incentive savings" that remain unexpended by state agencies at the end of each fiscal year. "Incentive savings" are defined to include all unspent general... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2244 1997–98 |
Land use study cmmssn recommRural Intent The Legislature recognizes the importance of rural lands and rural character but seeks to recognize regional differences in rural-based economies. The legislature also recognizes the importance of agricultural lands. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2248 1997–98 |
Basic health plan agentsThe Health Care Authority may pay brokers and agents a commission for enrolling a person in the Basic Health Plan if funding is provided by specific appropriation. The administrator of the Health Care Authority may establish... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2251 1997–98 |
Ed employee unemplymnt compThe provisions used for determining unemployment benefits for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are amended. First, the definition of "academic year" is repealed that includes summer quarter or semester as... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2258 1997–98 |
Supplemental operatng budgetThe 1995-97 operating budget is revised. State general fund appropriations are increased by $100 million, for a total of $17.711 billion. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2282 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actDeclares an intent of the legislature to provide a strong incentive for persons owing child support to make timely payments, and to cooperate with the department of social and health services to establish an appropriate... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2283 1997–98 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may regulate surface mining operations only by ordinance and only in accordance with the requirements of chapter 78.44 RCW. Ordinances required to implement this chapter must be... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2285 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice T.O.Declares an intent to strengthen the juvenile justice system, restore integrity to the process, enhance personal safety, and safeguard society from violent youthful offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2289 1997–98 |
Physical therapist practiceRemoves the prohibition of engaging in the practice of chiropractic and spinal manipulation by licensed physical therapists. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2290 1997–98 |
Electric utilitiesDeclares that the interest of citizens will be served by having a choice of electric services and energy providers, if basic safeguards relating to consumer protection and access are met, and if investments that preserve the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2353 1997–98 |
Local governmnt fiscal notesThe phrase A units of a local government @ is substituted for A political subdivisions @ in RCW 43.132.020. Request for a Fiscal Note A local government fiscal note may be requested only by the chair or the ranking minority... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2497 1997–98 |
Elk population rebuildingThe Legislature finds that certain elk populations in the state are at risk and that various factors have contributed to tensions between tribal and non-tribal elk hunters and between elk hunters and residents of areas where... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3093 1997–98 |
Hop commodity commissns/taxAuthorizes tax exemptions for activities conducted for hop commodity commissions or boards. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3094 1997–98 |
Liquor code violationsRevises RCW 66.28.230 and 66.44.180 relating to penalties for liquor code violations. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3097 1997–98 |
School levy authorizationProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 5158 1997–98 |
Employer child care benefitsEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against business and occupation or utility tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 6732 1997–98 |
DSHS personal allowancesDirects the department to establish a uniform monthly allowance for clothing, personal maintenance, and necessary incidentals for all individuals residing in state-funded residential facility beds. Directs the department to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |