Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1544 1997–98 |
Homelessness prevention progDeclares the goals of the program are to: (1) Provide temporary emergency mortgage loans or rental assistance loans on behalf of very low-income households on a state-wide basis who are unable to make mortgage, property tax,... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1547 1997–98 |
Discount program membrshp/txProvides that, as to such sales the amount of the tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the value of the gross income of the business multiplied by the rate of 0.471 percent. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1548 1997–98 |
Freedom County createdSpecial legislation creating Freedom County is adopted. The Legislature finds that the constitutional requirements with respect to the creation of Freedom County are met. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1552 1997–98 |
Postsecondry ed/child supprtThe Legislature finds that it is the parents = sole and exclusive prerogative to determine what support they will provide to their children for postsecondary education. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1554 1997–98 |
DSHS recovery of care costsDeclares that, by balancing the interests of individuals with immediate and future unmet medical care needs, surviving spouses and dependent children, adult nondependent children, more distant heirs, and the state, the estate... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1555 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) For a person under the age of sixteen years to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a state highway, county road, city street, public trail or pathway, or... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1558 1997–98 |
Local health inspectionsProvides that the local health officer or his or her designee may enter upon any property for the purpose of administering chapter 70.05 RCW and exercising any related power, including general inspection, examination, testing,... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1561 1997–98 |
Dental hygienist servicesAuthorizes a licensed dental hygienist to obtain and administer topical fluoride and preventive agents and injectable and topical local anesthetics, which are legend drugs pursuant to chapter 69.41 RCW. Directs the dental... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1562 1997–98 |
Correctional officer rightsA corrections officer, who is not a law enforcement officer, may carry a concealed firearm during the officer = s travels to and from the workplace without complying to the A case and carry rule. @ Require the Exercise of... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1563 1997–98 |
Voter identificatn at pollsA precinct election officer must require that each person appearing at the polling site who announces his or her intent to vote, show identification that the precinct election officer feels is sufficient to identify the person... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1564 1997–98 |
Absentee votingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1567 1997–98 |
State patrol chief delegatnAllows the chief of the Washington state patrol to delegate a power or duty vested in or transferred to the chief by law, or executive order, to an assistant or subordinate based upon the needs of the patrol, as determined by... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1569 1997–98 |
Constructn & remodeling/taxProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1571 1997–98 |
Building code enforcementThe Legislature finds that increasing the supply of affordable housing is important to the well-being of Washington residents and that a reasonable building code regulatory system can improve housing affordability. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1572 1997–98 |
Adverse possession claimsLands held for public purpose cannot be adversely possessed under either the statutory definition of adverse possession nor under common law adverse possession principles. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1579 1997–98 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnThe Columbia River Gorge Commission must work with the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to assist the Washington Columbia River Gorge national scenic area counties in developing land... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1582 1997–98 |
Higher ed police forcesInstitutions must consider duties of its police force when deciding staffing. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1583 1997–98 |
Discharge of employeesThe department must incorporate into any current wage and hour poster provided to employers information stating that upon the written request of a discharged employee, an employer has an obligation to furnish the employee,... | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1595 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insuranceRequires that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance or as a health carrier in this state shall not engage in any of the following acts or practices against a subject of abuse: (1) Knowingly denying coverage... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1597 1997–98 |
Coin-op car wash/tax exemptnExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1598 1997–98 |
Dissociative technique/schooEducational practitioners are prohibited from using any curriculum or methods that produce or advocate a dissociative mental state. A dissociative mental state is defined as a state where mental processes have been isolated... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1599 1997–98 |
Personal injury protectn insStatutory provisions regarding PIP insurance are repealed. The mandatory offering of PIP coverage, the requirement that PIP coverage be rejected in writing, and the provisions prescribing minimum and maximum benefits that PIP... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1601 1997–98 |
Occupatnl disease/workrs comThe requirements under the industrial insurance law for determining the period for filing applications for occupational disease claims are modified. The worker's two-year filing period begins when the worker knew or should... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |