Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1963 1997–98 |
Property tax appealsWhen the property = s assessed value is appealed, the assessor or the Department of Revenue must show the assessed value is correct. At the request of the property owner the county board of equalization must determine separate... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1964 1997–98 |
Stolen/impounded vehiclesProvides that storage costs are limited to ten dollars per day until the registered owner of the vehicle receives the impoundment notification as verified by the signed postal return receipt. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1967 1997–98 |
Early retirementDesignates criteria for early retirement benefits. Provides that, in order to ensure that the state derives the expected benefits from the early retirement provisions of this act, no state agency may engage through personal... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1970 1997–98 |
Disruptive student expulsionA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1972 1997–98 |
Gov action economic impactWhenever a county or city prepares a detailed statement, or environmental impact statement, of a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the Growth Management Act, it must also analyze the potential economic impacts... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1974 1997–98 |
Grandparent/child custodyA presumption is created that it is in the best interest of the child for the grandparent or grandparents of the child to receive custody if the child is abandoned and left in the physical custody of the grandparent or... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1976 1997–98 |
Community growth fundingThe state real estate excise tax (REET) is reduced by 10 percent from 1.28 percent to 1.152 percent and a new county real estate excise tax of an equivalent amount (.128 percent) is authorized. The new county tax can be... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1979 1997–98 |
Health insurer's insolvencyHealth Care Service Contractors and Health Maintenance Organizations must have a funded reserve on deposit with the Insurance Commissioner equal to one month = s total premiums based on the most recently filed financial... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1980 1997–98 |
Construction employmentImmunity from industrial insurance liability at construction sites The immunity from liability for workplace injuries for third parties performing services at a construction site is modified. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1981 1997–98 |
Basic health plan agentsRevises RCW 70.47.015 to authorize the administrator to establish: (1) Minimum educational requirements that must be completed by the agents or brokers; (2) an appointment process for agents or brokers marketing the basic... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1983 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelEmployers must furnish or compensate for apparel that an employer requires employees to wear during working hours if the apparel is a uniform. A uniform is apparel of a distinctive style and quality that, when worn outside the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1984 1997–98 |
Employment compensationRequires that terminated employees be paid within five days of the last date of employment and prohibits employers from requiring employees to turn over tips. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1986 1997–98 |
Telecommnctns universal servFinds that in order to secure for all consumers of the state the benefits of high quality telecommunications service and evolving telecommunications technology, it is necessary to create a universal service fund. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1987 1997–98 |
Housekeeper from licn agencyUnemployment insurance coverage . Services performed by a housekeeper referred by a licensed employment agency are not covered for unemployment insurance unless the services are performed for a person who paid $1,000 or more... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1988 1997–98 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1989 1997–98 |
Internatnl ferry closuresAs part of the public participation process regarding levels of service, the Department of Transportation must consider the impact of loss tourism on the local community and the state on ferry runs between Washington and... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1990 1997–98 |
Child abuse definitionActs of A temporary abandonment @ are added to the definition of child abuse and neglect. A Temporary abandonment @ is defined as A recklessly leaving a child under the age of ten years unattended in or at any place for such... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1993 1997–98 |
Publ. works administrtn acctDeclares that only the director of labor and industries or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1994 1997–98 |
Pet breedersDeclares that no breeder may operate a facility in which five or more litters of dogs or cats, or both, are bred and produced annually for sale without a license under this chapter. No person may represent oneself as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1995 1997–98 |
State employee whistleblowrsImproper governmental action is redefined to include action which results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of public funds or public resources; violates any federal or state law or rule; or which is of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1996 1997–98 |
Referral to physical therapyRevises RCW 18.74.010 to include podiatric physicians and surgeons and advanced registered nurse practitioners in the definition of an authorized health care practitioner. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1997 1997–98 |
Vehicle title brand disclosrRevises RCW 46.70.101 relating to disclosure of branded titles to vehicle purchasers. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1998 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicationPesticide Sensitive List . Use of the pesticide sensitive list is expanded. The residential and employment addresses of a person on the list constitute the pesticide notification area for the person with regard to indoor... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1999 1997–98 |
Involuntary commitmentFor the purposes of continued commitment after the 14-day period, "likelihood of serious harm" does not require evidence of recent, overt acts, but does require evidence of danger of serious physical harm or probable harmful... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2000 1997–98 |
High school assessment systmThe assessment system developed for high school students must include assessments for three certificates of mastery: academic, general, and applied. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |