Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1766 1997–98 |
Job creatn progrm accountabiAll state agencies that provide state assistance to private business must establish goals for wage and benefit levels and job creation or retention. State assistance is defined as a grant, loan, tax deferral, or tax abatement... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1767 1997–98 |
Generic drugs dispensingProvides that, upon receipt of any prescription, the pharmacist may dispense a therapeutically equivalent generic drug unless specifically advised to the contrary by the prescribing practitioner. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1772 1997–98 |
Criminal justice services/txEither a county or a city may levy the following optional sales and use taxes to generate revenues for criminal justice purposes: C Optional Tax for Juvenile Facilities, Jails, or Courts; and C Optional Tax for Criminal... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1773 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/employer paymnAn employer insured with the state fund for industrial insurance is permitted to pay the permanent partial disability (PPD) compensation awarded to an injured worker. The Department of Labor and Industries will determine the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1774 1997–98 |
Ski lift tickets/sales taxAuthorizes a credit against sales taxes on the sale of ski lift tickets for qualified investments in the ski area. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1775 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicatn notificaIf a certified pesticide applicator applies a pesticide registered with the EPA and the application is to the interior of any building other than a single-family home, the applicator must: C Post a pesticide notification sign... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1779 1997–98 |
School & ESD purchases/taxExempts purchases of goods and services by school and educational service districts from sales and use taxes. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1783 1997–98 |
Campaign finance & reportingEnacts this law directing the adoption of voluntary campaign spending limits for state election contests and inducements to encourage acceptance of these voluntary spending limits, as follows: (1) The amount of any individual... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1787 1997–98 |
WPPSS security officrs/LEOFFAllows the inclusion of Washington public power supply system security officers in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system plan II. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1788 1997–98 |
Spirituous liquor/no chargePermits restricted use of spirituous liquor at no charge. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1789 1997–98 |
Industrial appeals judgesRequires the board of industrial insurance appeals to pay Washington state bar association membership fees for all industrial appeals judges. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1790 1997–98 |
Ed employee contract statusRequires that the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for the conduct of an adjudicative hearing as provided for in RCW 34.05.449. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1793 1997–98 |
Higher ed retiremnt creditRevises RCW 41.50.165 relating to service credit. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1794 1997–98 |
Jail construction/taxExempts jail construction from sales and use taxes. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1797 1997–98 |
Solid waste collectionProvides that, after the incorporation of any city or town, the utilities and transportation commission shall continue to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the incorporated city or town until such time as... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1798 1997–98 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsDeclares that an orthotist or prosthetist may only provide treatment utilizing new orthoses or prostheses for which the orthotist or prosthetist is licensed to do so, and only under an order from or referral by an authorized... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1803 1997–98 |
Voluntary work force reductnA person who voluntarily participates in an employer initiated reduction-in-force is not disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits if the following conditions are met: (1) the employer initiated a work force... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1807 1997–98 |
Long-term care res/rstraintsDeclares that each resident has the individual right to utilize physical restraints, provided the resident affirms in writing his or her intent to use the physical restraint and the intent is acknowledged in writing by the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1809 1997–98 |
Publ utility electrical workDesignates limits on private electrical work by public utilities. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1811 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for goods and services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1812 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufctrd home tax exDeclares that any mobile home or manufactured home, and the real property to which the mobile home or manufactured home is appurtenant, is exempt from property taxation if the occupant of the mobile home or manufactured home... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1814 1997–98 |
Board of pilotage commissnrsRevises RCW 88.16.010 to replace the administrator of the office of marine safety as an ex officio member of the board of pilotage commissioners with a public member experienced in marine incident investigation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1818 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I allowanceRevises RCW 41.26.100 to increase the allowance for certain members of the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan I. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1820 1997–98 |
Health care liability reformRequires a claimant's attorney to file the certificate specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action for damages arising out of injuries occurring as a result of health... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1822 1997–98 |
Welfare fraud investigationA pilot project is created to allow Pend Orielle County to investigate local public assistance fraud. Upon request of the county commissioners, the department is directed to enter into a one-year contract with the county to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |