Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1824 1997–98 |
Natural area preserves commDeclares that the department of natural resources shall not acquire any natural area preserves or natural resources conservation areas nor shall the department of natural resources otherwise designate any natural area... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1830 1997–98 |
Dev. disabilities/placementRevises RCW 71A.10.050 and 71A.20.080 relating to review of placement decisions for persons with developmental disabilities. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1831 1997–98 |
Harassment by state employeeDeclares that a decision or action is not done in good faith if it meets the definition of unlawful harassment in RCW 10.14.020 regardless of whether it is done pursuant to any statutory authority or according to statutory and... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1836 1997–98 |
Abuse of dependent personsRevises provisions relating to reports of child, adult dependent, and developmentally disabled person abuse. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1837 1997–98 |
Private property regulationThe regulatory takings fairness act is adopted. A governmental entity must pay compensation to an owner of real property when it causes a regulatory taking of any part of the property. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1838 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerThe definitions are revised to include A medical gas piping installer. @ Medical gas piping installer means a certified journeyman plumber who holds a certificate of competency as a medical piping installer. Revises the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1839 1997–98 |
Retirement allowance adjustmProvides that any member who retired before January 1, 1996, and who elected to receive a reduced retirement allowance is entitled to receive a retirement allowance if they meet the following conditions: (1) The retiree's... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1843 1997–98 |
School inspectionsThe state Department of Health must develop a process by which local health jurisdictions may work cooperatively with local school districts to establish a fee schedule for school inspections. Local health jurisdictions must... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1844 1997–98 |
Voter registratn identifictnDeclares that "identification sufficient to identify the applicant" means a Washington state driver's license, identicard issued by the department of licensing under RCW 46.20.117, United States passport, or United States... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1848 1997–98 |
Horse racing industryDirects the lottery commission to conduct at least two, but not more than four, scratch games with equine themes per year. These games are intended to generate additional moneys sufficient to cover the distributions under RCW... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1852 1997–98 |
Agricultural land zoningIn addition to the agricultural lands that a county or city is required to designate and conserve under the Growth Management Act (GMA), other lands within the county or city's jurisdiction may be designated and zoned as... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1853 1997–98 |
School district boundariesNotwithstanding the city or town districts statute, the governing body of a city or town that includes territory located in two school districts may call a special election to remove territory from one school district and... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1855 1997–98 |
State funds to cities & twnsThe population of a military base that is located in the unincorporated area of a county is added to the actual population of a city or town, for purposes of distributing state moneys on a population basis, if the boundaries... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1857 1997–98 |
Public service companiesThe law requiring public service companies engaging in sales to keep separate accounts is extended to the affiliates of such companies, and to nonregulated services such as, but not limited to, advertising. In addition, an... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1861 1997–98 |
Dept. for employmnt servicesA new Department of Employment Services is created. The following functions are transferred to the new department: -All functions of the DSHS relating to economic services and vocational rehabilitation; -All functions of the... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1863 1997–98 |
Child care needsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to train 250 recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to become child care providers or child care teachers. State grant funds administered by the Office of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1868 1997–98 |
Somatic educationRequires the department of health to monitor the effects, if any, on the public health and safety of the exemption provided in RCW 18.108.050(6). The department shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1869 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionFinds that in developing its rural element under RCW 36.70A.070(5), a county should foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character that: Will help preserve rural-based economies and traditional rural... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1870 1997–98 |
Adult family home discip brdDeclares that the board shall act as the disciplining authority for providers and resident managers registered with the department under chapter 18.48 RCW, and may upon request respond in an advisory capacity to questions... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1876 1997–98 |
911 operatr teletype traininDirects the department to provide a program of training for 911 operators on the use of teletype writers to communicate with persons with hearing or speech impairments. Makes an appropriation of one hundred two thousand five... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1877 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationTobacco sampling Distributing tobacco products using samples is prohibited. Any person who violates this prohibition may be guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1878 1997–98 |
Parent & educatn partnershpsA Parenting Task Force is established. The task force will study parent and education partnerships in education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1879 1997–98 |
On-site sewage disposal systRequires the director of the department of licensing to establish and administer written and practical examinations for persons seeking to be licensed to design on-site sewage disposal systems and written and practical... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1880 1997–98 |
Morrill act trust landsRevises provisions relating to Morrill act trust lands. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |