Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2786 1997–98 |
Liquor without chargeA winery or a wholesaler may furnish wine without charge to nonprofit charitable organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. Consistent with other exceptions for donating wine, the wine is subject to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2792 1997–98 |
Publ works/private financingThe Office of Financial Management (OFM), private financial industry, and the Office of the State Treasurer will study and recommend alternate forms of private financing for public works projects. The study will include, but... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2795 1997–98 |
Small claims court jurisdctnRevises RCW 12.40.010 to increase the jurisdictional amount from a maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars to five thousand dollars. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2796 1997–98 |
Port district commissionersRevises the use of commissioner districts in the election of port district commissioners. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2798 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation (B&O) tax credits is authorized. Any person with a B&O tax liability may purchase tax credits. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2799 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrRequires a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter before an individual engages in the trade of pipefitting. Requires a certificate of competency as a journeyman plumber, journeyman pipefitter, or fuel gas piping... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2801 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax revenuesRevises RCW 82.44.110 relating to disposition of motor vehicle excise tax revenues. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2803 1997–98 |
GMA compliance timelinesThe deadlines for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA are extended. A county or city required to plan under the GMA that is making reasonable progress towards adopting its plan and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2804 1997–98 |
Veterinary medical facilitieDeclares that animal care and control agencies as defined in RCW 16.52.011 and nonprofit humane societies, that have qualified under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, and that employ veterinarians may own and operate... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2805 1997–98 |
Civil service reformFinds that there is a significant benefit in providing government services through a competitive system in which both public and private entities participate. Finds that updating the state civil service system and improving... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2808 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/insur agentsServices performed by an insurance agent, insurance broker, or insurance solicitor are no longer specifically listed with those employments which are exempted from mandatory workers = compensation coverage. RULES AUTHORITY:... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2809 1997–98 |
Printed sales messages/taxSales and use tax exemptions are created for printed sales messages such as catalogs, advertising flyers, letters, and brochures. Printed sales messages do not include items such as political campaign literature, fund-raising... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2812 1997–98 |
Harboring of at-risk youthDeclares an intent to use punitive measures to create a clear disincentive for predatory individuals intending to take advantage of at-risk youth. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2813 1997–98 |
Disabled vet license platesExpands the eligibility of disabled veterans for free license plates. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2815 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyProvides that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2816 1997–98 |
Teachers'retirement plan IVDeclares an intent to: (1) Allow employees to choose to manage the investment of their employee and employer retirement contributions; (2) increase flexibility for such employees to make transitions into other public or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2820 1997–98 |
Severely disabled/employmentThe persons covered by the supported employment program for state agencies is altered from persons with developmental disabilities to persons with the most A severe disabilities. @ A Severe disabilities @ is defined, by... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5124 1997–98 |
Prostitution offensesPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5207 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansThe exemption to the Forest Practices Act class IV requirements to all private forest landowners who have an adopted and approved habitat conservation plan is broadened to include those adopted in 1996 and thereafter. The... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5250 1997–98 |
Studded tiresLightweight studs, which are defined as studs at least 35 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2003. Wholesalers must... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5284 1997–98 |
Snohomish county judgesTwo additional superior court judges are authorized for Snohomish County, increasing the number of superior court judicial positions in Snohomish County from 13 to 15. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5288 1997–98 |
Spokane County judgesTwo additional superior court judges are authorized for Spokane County, increasing the number of superior court judicial positions in Spokane County from 11 to 13. The actual starting dates for additional judges are to be... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5311 1997–98 |
Information services boardThe Governor = s eight appointments to the board are the five public members, one representative of higher education who is from the discipline of computer technology, the director of OFM, and the director of the Department of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5332 1997–98 |
WA information netwrk kiosksThe Department of Information Services (DIS) is prohibited from expending funds to increase the number of kiosks but may maintain and operate the existing kiosks on an interim basis while more cost-effective technologies are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |