Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2450 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW, the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2456 1997–98 |
Agency legislation requestsThe Legislature is required to adopt joint rules to streamline requests for legislation by executive agencies by restricting the requests to a single chamber of the legislature. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2457 1997–98 |
Surplus state cars saleRequires the development of standards for the efficient and economical replacement of all categories of passenger motor vehicles used by state agencies and provide those standards to state agencies and the office of financial... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2458 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt training fndsMakes appropriations of: (1) The sum of one million eighty-four thousand dollars from the general fund to the criminal justice training commission. These funds are provided solely for increasing the length of the basic law... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2460 1997–98 |
Cooperating teachersThe laws governing training and student teaching centers is revised. The SBE will develop and adopt a uniform, state-wide payment schedule for cooperating teachers. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2464 1997–98 |
Liquor credit card salesStatutory reference to transaction fees associated with credit and debit card purchases is clarified to include transaction fees for both state liquor stores and liquor vendors = agency stores. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2466 1997–98 |
Local art/cultural org fundsIf the Legislature provides an appropriation for the program, the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a state-wide competitive evaluation process to solicit and prioritize performing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2467 1997–98 |
Heritage/cultural org fundngBuilding for the Arts If the Legislature provides an appropriation for the program, the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a state-wide competitive evaluation process to solicit and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2468 1997–98 |
Heritage organization fundngHB 2468 amends current law by requiring an appropriation be made by the legislature prior to the society establishing and submitting a prioritized list of heritage capital projects to the legislature. The prioritized list... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2470 1997–98 |
Sexual contact with inmateSection 1. Amends RCW 9A.44.010(11). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2471 1997–98 |
Children's camp guest rightsRequires that children who are under eighteen years of age who are guests at a public or private camp for children for a period exceeding twenty-four hours shall be given oral notice of the following information within twelve... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2473 1997–98 |
Malt liquor keg salesAuthorizes the sale of malt liquor in untapped kegs or other containers capable of holding four gallons or more of liquid for off-premises consumption. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2480 1997–98 |
Deleterious fish releaseDeclares that it is unlawful to release, plant, or place live fish within the state, except for a release of game fish into private waters for which a game fish stocking permit has been obtained or the planting of food fish by... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2482 1997–98 |
Specialty health care accessThe Administrator of public employee benefit plans and the Basic Health Plan and every health carrier that offers or provides coverage for hospital services must permit a doctor of Medicine and Osteopathy who is treating a... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2488 1997–98 |
Publ emplyees retir syst IIIDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2489 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditProvides that persons who fail to: (1) Establish allowable membership service not previously credited; (2) restore all or a part of that previously credited membership service represented by withdrawn contributions; or (3)... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2493 1997–98 |
Chinook/coho salmon bycatchFinds that many chinook and coho salmon populations are at risk and may be listed as threatened or endangered under the federal endangered species act. One threat to chinook and coho salmon stocks is their incidental catch by... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2495 1997–98 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating public disclosure laws are increased, a person or entity who fails to comply with an order relating to public disclosure laws is restricted from engaging in certain campaign activities, and changes are... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2498 1997–98 |
Recreational therapistsPersons practicing recreational therapy are required to register as counselors under state law. Applicants may register as recreational therapists if employing recreational therapy as a modality. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2502 1997–98 |
Health care services/taxLocal governments are preempted by the state from imposing excise or privilege taxes on health care service contractors and health maintenance organizations. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2505 1997–98 |
Independent science panelFinds that by creating an independent science panel, funds for salmon recovery will be spent in a cost-effective manner and local innovations that prove to be successful can be shared throughout the state. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |