Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6480 1997–98 |
Environmental restoratn/imprThe environmental restoration and improvement account is created. Fines levied for all civil or criminal violations of the Water Pollution Control Act or the Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response Act are... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6481 1997–98 |
Candidates' pamphletsRevises RCW 29.80.010 relating to candidates' and voters' pamphlets. Allows the secretary of state to contract with a county auditor for information on persons running as candidates for a federal or state office to be included... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2510 1997–98 |
Juv offender diversion prgrmRevises provisions relating to diversion programs for juvenile offenders. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2543 1997–98 |
Disabled parking feesFinds that, despite the best effort of Washington's transit agencies, our state's disabled travelers often have few public transportation alternatives other than to travel by their personal vehicle. Declares an intent not to... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2599 1997–98 |
Residential contractor licenResidential contractors license: Engaging in the business of a residential construction contractor without a residential contractor license is unlawful. The license is valid for two years. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2600 1997–98 |
Transportation business/taxRevises RCW 82.16.010 and 82.16.020 to modify the definition of a transportation business. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2602 1997–98 |
Running start programThe laws governing the Running Start program do not prohibit participation by home schooled students or students enrolled in approved private schools. These students may apply directly to a college or university that is... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2603 1997–98 |
Conservations futures fundRevises RCW 84.34.240 to authorize the use of the revenues for the development, maintenance, and operation of the real property. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2608 1997–98 |
DUI laws strengthenedThe BAC level for a per se DUI violation is lowered from 0.10 to 0.08. Deferred Prosecution. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2609 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2614 1997–98 |
Emergency communictn systemsAuthorizes imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2616 1997–98 |
Supplemental capital budgetAdopts a supplemental capital budget. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2617 1997–98 |
Haz waste remedial action/txAll contracted hazardous waste cleanup activities are taxed uniformly. Hazardous waste cleanup activities, including the identification, investigation, and cleanup of sites, whether conducted under order from the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2619 1997–98 |
Jobs in distressed countiesA new distressed areas tax exemption program is created. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2620 1997–98 |
Mortgage broker dutiesA mortgage broker has a duty of due diligence in providing mortgage services to borrowers. A mortgage broker who violates this duty to use due diligence also violates the Consumer Protection Act. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2621 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance/low-incomeDirects the commissioner, in consultation with insurers authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, to establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons obtain the mandatory minimum motor... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2624 1997–98 |
Rent withholding to defraudA new section is added to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Any tenant who has entered into a written rental agreement and who uses, occupies, or exerts control over the premises with intent to defraud the owner of the... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2625 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationFinds that the increased levy authorization enacted in 1997 enabled school districts to enhance basic education programs provided by the state with local options, but that districts with higher-than-average property tax rates... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2627 1997–98 |
Supplemntl operating budgetProvides supplemental appropriations. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2629 1997–98 |
HOV lane useRevises RCW 46.61.165 relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2630 1997–98 |
Health care services decisnsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2631 1997–98 |
Health care accessDeclares that, in addition to funds dedicated in RCW 66.24.290, 82.02.030, 82.04.260, 82.04.322, 82.04.4289, 82.08.150, 82.24.020, 82.24.080, 82.26.020, and 82.44.110, any financial claims due the state for losses resulting... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2632 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeMakes the basic health plan available to persons covered by the federal children's health initiative. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |