All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2147 1997–98 |
Associatns of local govrnmtsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2148 1997–98 |
Health care policy boardDeclares an intent to eliminate the health care policy board as it provides no additional service which an already established state health care entity is not already able or cannot be enabled to provide. Creates the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2150 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.021 and 19.118.100 relating to motor vehicle warranties. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2151 1997–98 |
Student housing/property taxCreates a property tax exemption for nonprofit organizations exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code that provide student housing. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2152 1997–98 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiA procedure is established to allow a parent to petition the court for an order to voluntarily terminate the parent and child relationship with a delinquent, incorrigible, or truant child. A "delinquent child" is a child who... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2153 1997–98 |
Health insur grievancesDirects the insurance commissioner to adopt by rule a standardized grievance procedure for enrollees of all health carriers. The standard grievance procedure must be available for all enrollees to file complaints about any... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2154 1997–98 |
Health insur quality stndrdsDirects the department of health to adopt comprehensive quality assurance standards that each health carrier must meet. These standards must be reviewed and modified as appropriate at least every three years. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2155 1997–98 |
Health providr credentialingEstablishes a process for credentialing and recredentialing providers by health carriers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2156 1997–98 |
Public financing of cmpaignsProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2157 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2158 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2159 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides state employee benefits for domestic partners. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2161 1997–98 |
GMA comprehensive plansRevises provisions of chapter 36.70A RCW relating to the development, adoption, and review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2162 1997–98 |
Dairy waste managementDeclares an intent of this act to establish a credible inspection and technical assistance program for dairy farms to address the discharge of pollutants to surface and ground waters of the state that will lead to water... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2164 1997–98 |
Government service deliveryState agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts may purchase services or the delivery of services through contracts with individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or other entities. The execution... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2167 1997–98 |
Public lands acquisitionDeclares that, after December 31, 1997, state agencies shall not acquire wildlife and recreation lands in counties in which over fifty percent of the total land area in the county is publicly owned, as determined by the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2168 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationRevises provisions relating to the registration of contractors. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2169 1997–98 |
Health care purchasing offceDirects the governor to establish a state health care purchasing and policy office by July 1, 1997. The purpose of this office is to develop and implement the most cost-effective methods of purchasing health care coverage for... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2171 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxExpands property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2173 1997–98 |
Expedited package deliveryPackage delivery carrier businesses that operate predominantly on an intrastate basis, deliver packages or parcels of less than 100 pounds per parcel, within 24 hours of pick up, in vehicles with a gross weight of less than... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2174 1997–98 |
MidwiferyDirects the secretary to adopt rules defining low-risk maternal clients and establishing practice standards for midwives. These standards shall not be less than those adopted for childbirth centers under chapter 18.46 RCW.... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2175 1997–98 |
Stadiums & exhibit centersFinds that regional and state economies are enhanced by having facilities to accommodate both sporting events and exhibits. Finds that the direct and indirect economic benefits of professional sports and exhibits generate... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2176 1997–98 |
Sports facilities financingFinds that stadiums and professional sports teams expand the economy and enable further public investment in other critical areas. Finds that financing of sports facilities requires a cooperative effort of the public and... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2177 1997–98 |
Sports facilities fundingFinds that: (1) The development, improvement, maintenance, or operation of professional sports facilities requires complex funding mechanisms; and (2) any funding mechanism should be a partnership that involves the business... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2178 1997–98 |
Interest in sales & use taxBusiness are required to maintain into a pooled interest-bearing account for the deposit of sales tax on each taxable sale within five business days of the sale. The tax and interest earned on the pooled account must be paid... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |