All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2296 1997–98 |
Personal restraint petitionsRevises RCW 10.73.140 relating to court of appeals consideration of personal restraint petitions. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2301 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax moneysReduces the annual amount of the motor vehicle excise tax to one and one-half percent of the value of the vehicle and revises the distribution formula for the tax. Applies to motor vehicle fees due after June 30, 1998. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2304 1997–98 |
Public water systemsThe water right that may be considered to be claimed for municipal water supply purposes and, therefore, that is a right qualifying for an exemption from the relinquishment-for-nonuse law is defined. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2305 1997–98 |
Ballot processingGreater specificity is made for processing and tabulation of absentee ballots and ballots that are cast at polling places and for inspecting and potential remaking of all types of ballots that cannot be read by vote tallying... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2310 1997–98 |
Credit cardsBeginning July 1, 1998, credit card companies, including retailers, cannot cancel the credit card of a Washington resident solely because the cardholder failed to use the card enough. Each improper cancellation is subject to a... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2318 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergarten grantThe Legislature finds that children may benefit from the opportunity to participate in full day kindergarten programs. The Legislature intends to make tuition-free full day kindergarten available to all public schools by the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2319 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle covergeDeclares that the policy may include options under the policy coverage to provide that: (1) The covered person may accept benefits under the policy without exhausting the available liability insurance; or (2) the covered... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2320 1997–98 |
Toxicology lab fundingMakes an appropriation of three hundred fifty-one thousand five hundred dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2322 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsRevises RCW 9.94A.040, 9.94A.310, and 9.94A.320 relating to sentencing. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2323 1997–98 |
Serious violnt offendr scoreRevises RCW 9.94A.360 relating to specifying the offender score for serious violent offenses. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2327 1997–98 |
Drunk driving offensesA third or subsequent conviction for drunk driving is a "most serious offense," or "strike" for purposes of the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2336 1997–98 |
Hanford Reach managementDeclares an intent to create a cooperative partnership that will provide a forum for public input from the entire region and that will ensure the long-term protection of the river as wild, scenic, and accessible. Creates the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2337 1997–98 |
Groundwater aquifer protectnThe Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide written notice to cities and counties having Group A water systems that serve a minimum of twenty thousand residences regarding upcoming chemical treatments of noxious weeds... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2338 1997–98 |
Pizza/sales and use taxA sales and use tax exemption is created for sales of uncooked pizzas. A hot pizza delivered to a home is still subject to sales tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2341 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingAs part of its technical assistance program, CTED is directed to prepare a model wetlands mitigation banking ordinance for optional use by cities and counties. The purpose of the model ordinance is to promote mitigation... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2348 1997–98 |
Fire district assn. prop taxProperty owned by the Washington Fire Commissioners Association is exempt from property tax. The property may retain the exemption when rented if the payments are reasonable and the tenant is eligible for a property tax exemption. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2352 1997–98 |
Fire fighter pension fundingThe formula for distributing 45 percent of the receipts from the fire insurance premiums tax is altered. The new distribution formula is based on numbers of enrollees, which are defined as fire fighters, retired fire fighters,... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2354 1997–98 |
Health care contractor infoThe Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) is granted authority similar to that enjoyed by the HCA. When soliciting bids, MAA may exempt from disclosure proprietary information, e.g., actuarial formulae and underwriting... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2359 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutes crrctnsRevises lodging tax statutes enacted in 1997 to resolve conflicts. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2365 1997–98 |
Accountancy board sunsetTerminates the board of accountancy on June 30, 1999. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2367 1997–98 |
Interest on judgmentsThe interest on financial judgements in criminal cases may not exceed 6 percent a year. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2370 1997–98 |
Vehicle financial responsbltProvides that the department of licensing shall not issue an original vehicle license or renew a vehicle license unless the applicant provides written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements for operating a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2372 1997–98 |
Employee attendance incentveProvides that, for purposes of RCW 28A.400.210(2), "eligible employee" means: (1) Employees who separate from employment due to retirement or death; or (2) employees who separate from employment and who are at least age... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2375 1997–98 |
Mail theftA new section is added to the sentencing reform act, creating three new crimes: obstruction of delivery of mail, destruction of letter boxes or mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. In the case of theft or receipt of... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |