Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1161 1997–98 |
Med assistance managed careThe Department of Social and Health Services = authority to contract with managed care organizations to provide health services to recipients of Aid to Families with Dependent Children is altered in several ways. The... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1163 1997–98 |
Child support/health costsProvides that, once the obligee has incurred the annual ordinary health care expenses, the obligee shall notify the obligor that all future health care expenses incurred in that calendar year are extraordinary health care... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1164 1997–98 |
L/T dispute resolution costsWhen a dispute resolution center established under RCW 7.75 charges a fee for services to parties resolving a dispute under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act or the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act, the parties receiving the... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1169 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdIn addition to being appointed by the Governor, members of the growth management hearings boards must be confirmed by the senate. Similarly, any vacancies on the boards are filled by appointment by the Governor and are also... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1170 1997–98 |
Bonds and accountsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Revises the division of moneys in state accounts. Repeals RCW 43.99I.050. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1173 1997–98 |
Economic development boardThe Washington State Economic Development Board (Board) is created. The Board is responsible for the development of a long-term state economic development strategy. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1175 1997–98 |
Concealed pistol licensesWashington CPLs are made A permanent @ for purposes of the right to carry a concealed pistol under Washington law. However, A renewals @ are allowed for purposes of qualifying for waiver of the five-day waiting period under... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1177 1997–98 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1179 1997–98 |
Indeterminate sentence revieThe existence of the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board continues to operate for an additional ten years. The board will cease to exist on June 30, 2008. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1180 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender sentencingRevises juvenile offender sentencing provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1182 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt purchases/taxExempts purchases by law enforcement agencies from sales and use taxes. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1183 1997–98 |
Government services/competitRequires a focus upon strategies that foster cost controls and increased quality or service levels through the use of free market enterprise competition. Authorizes an agency to purchase services or the delivery of services... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1192 1997–98 |
Office of marine safetyRevises provisions relating to the functions and responsibilities of the office of marine safety. Repeals provisions of the 1995 transportation budget and of chapter 200, Laws of 1991 which transferred the functions of the... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1203 1997–98 |
Marriage license/gender discDeclares that persons of the same gender have the right to enter into a civil marriage contract in the same manner and with the same force and effect as persons of the opposite gender. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1208 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt act repealRepeals the Growth Management Act. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1209 1997–98 |
Growth management planningTwo methods are established for any county, at any time, to remove the county and the cities within the county from the requirements of adopting comprehensive land use plans and development regulations under the GMA. C The... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1210 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe jurisdictional amount for district court is raised from $25,000 to $35,000. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1215 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesEvery reasonable effort must be made to ensure that child victims and witnesses testifying in court are protected from undue harassment, embarrassment, and the unnecessary repetition of questions. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1216 1997–98 |
TelemedicineRequires a nonresident physician who provides direct care through tele-electronic means to a patient residing in this state to be sponsored by a physician licensed to practice and residing in this state. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |