Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1676 1997–98 |
County road engineer residncThe requirement that the full-time county road engineer of each county with a population of 8,000 or more must reside in the county is eliminated. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1680 1997–98 |
Mining and milling operatnsProvisions from the surface mine reclamation chapter are replicated in the metals mining chapter to address the reclamation of metals mining surface mines. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1685 1997–98 |
School constructn endowmentEach year during the 16-year time period from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015, $62.5 million of lottery revenue is deposited into the permanent common school fund as an endowment for school construction. After fiscal year... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1698 1997–98 |
K-20 telecommunictns networkThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1808 1997–98 |
Public works projects/agencyAny public work by a state agency with an estimated cost in excess of $5000 must be let by contract either through a small works roster or formal competitive bidding. The public work includes the cost of materials, supplies,... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1815 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdA petition to a Growth Management Hearings Board may only be filed by a person directly impacted by the matter on which review is being requested. A A person directly impacted @ is a person whose interest is within the zone of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1816 1997–98 |
Growth management comp plansAs part of a comprehensive plan adopted under GMA, counties may include a transition zone including lands located outside any urban growth area that are not designated as urban growth, rural, agricultural, forest, or mineral... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1825 1997–98 |
Forest demonstration accountThe maximum percentage that the Department of Natural Resources may charge for administration, reforestation, and protection of the county forest board transfer lands is reduced from 25 percent to 22 percent. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1872 1997–98 |
Public transprtatn performncThe MVET is acknowledged to be a state funding source provided to transit agencies; however, the excise tax remains a locally imposed tax. For a six-year period, the State Auditor is directed to conduct tri-annual performance... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1932 1997–98 |
Foreign terrorismFor the purposes of crime victims = compensation, the definition of a criminal act is expanded to include an act of terrorism committed against a Washington State resident outside the United States. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2105 1997–98 |
Pub transportatn beneft distThe powers of PTBA authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties for use of roads and streets for the purpose of planning, constructing or operating any facility or performing any... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2214 1997–98 |
Work force emplymnt/trainingModifications are made to the training programs and employment services funded by the Employment and Training Trust Fund that emphasize training of unemployed workers. The program is extended one year and terminates June 30, 1999. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2217 1997–98 |
Fish passage barrier removalThe purpose of this act is to: (1) develop a statewide coordination program for removal of transportation-related fish passage barriers; (2) develop a statewide coordination mechanism for identifying, prioritizing and funding... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2232 1997–98 |
Electric energy industryThe intent of the act is to begin the comprehensive restructuring of the retail sale of energy in Washington. Findings. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2237 1997–98 |
Telecommnctns/rights-of-wayThe committee adopted a striking amendment. The Department of Transportation is given the authority to grant franchises to telecommunications providers in limited-access rights-of-ways under the same procedure as used when... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2526 1997–98 |
Design-build demo projectsDirects the department of transportation to develop, by January 1, 1999, a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts for projects that may be constructed using a design-build procedure. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2528 1997–98 |
Emissions inspection exemptnExempts motor vehicles that are four or fewer years old. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2530 1997–98 |
Conservation commissn membrsIncreases membership on the conservation commission from ten to twelve. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2531 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryCreates the governor's salmon office. Provides that, at its option, a regional council may enter into a memorandum of agreement with the executive director for the purpose of developing a salmon recovery plan in collaboration... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2535 1997–98 |
Federally subsidized housingDeclares that the purpose of this act is: (1) To assist in the preservation of the existing supply of affordable federally subsidized housing; and (2) to provide a source of financial assistance to eligible organizations and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2536 1997–98 |
Emergency mortgage/rent aidDirects CTED to establish and administer a state-wide emergency mortgage and rental assistance program. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2539 1997–98 |
Military service creditProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member who is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict may have service in the armed forces credited to him or her as a member whether or not he or she left... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |