All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2442 1997–98 |
Disabled parking permitsFour key issue areas are addressed in this bill: 1) Permit Identification : Each permit holder will receive a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture and name of the permit holder, as well as the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2444 1997–98 |
Sentencing law corrections1. Murder in the Second Degree. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2445 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalThe Office of the Secretary of State is authorized to award a Washington State Organ Donar Medal to persons who are determined to be eligible to receive the medal. Criteria are established for determining the eligibility of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2446 1997–98 |
Restricted drivers' licensesThe vetoed portions of HB 1940 are enacted, with the exception of the provision that would have allowed temporary restricted licenses for implied consent violations. Occupational licenses are replaced with "temporary... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2462 1997–98 |
Surgical technologist registThere is a declaration of legislative intent that the registration of surgical technologists is necessary for the protection of public health and safety. Individuals performing surgical technology and representing themselves... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2469 1997–98 |
Blood supply donationsBlood donor programs are required to establish a program for directed donations. Reasonable administrative fees may be charged. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2472 1997–98 |
Publ works board rural loansThe public works trust fund rural natural resources impact areas loan program is repealed. Various provisions added in 1997 to rural natural resources impact areas programs are designated for repeal in 2001. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2474 1997–98 |
Ethics in publ service/giftsThe value of gifts given to the guest of a state officer or employee is counted in the same way as gifts given to family members. State officers or employees may accept enrollment fees and reasonable travel expenses for... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2481 1997–98 |
Higher ed personnel approvalThe Office of Financial Management must approve higher education administrators' professional leave agreements, severance packages, and contract settlements that exceed 50 percent of the administrators' base salary. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2483 1997–98 |
Computer software disclosureComputer software source code or object code developed or owned by or for state agencies is exempt from public inspection and copying. Data files, records, or information contained in or accessible through such computer... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2486 1997–98 |
Vessel/ferry ad valorem taxThe separate valuation of steamships is eliminated. Steamships are treated like all other commercial vessels for property tax purposes. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2490 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, certain TRS III members and retirees receive half of the investment returns over 10 percent through a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2508 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2511 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceA member of a state board, commission, or committee may have a beneficial interest of $10,000 or less in a transaction. If the beneficial interest exceeds $10,000, the member must disclose it, disqualify himself or herself... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2515 1997–98 |
ApiariesA petition may be filed with the Department of Agriculture to form a Honey Bee Commission. The petition is required to contain signatures by at least 15 percent of the registered apiarists who represent at least 15 percent of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2516 1997–98 |
Artificial inseminatn liensA provider of artificial insemination services or materials for animals has the same lien as the lien provided currently for the owner of a sire, except that the provider need not secure a certificate from the county auditor... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2521 1997–98 |
CurfewsA model curfew ordinance is provided. A local jurisdiction that adopts a curfew may request that the attorney general defend the ordinance against a legal attack on its constitutionality. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2525 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs are the only type of stud approved for use in snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington, beginning January 1, 1999. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2527 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsTechnical changes are made to make the enacted law conform to the Legislature's intent. The statute regarding insurance benefits to newborn babies is amended. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2532 1997–98 |
Foreign protection ordersA statutory procedure for the filing and enforcement of foreign protection orders is created. "Foreign protection order" means an order related to domestic or family violence, harassment, sexual abuse, or stalking. The purpose... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2538 1997–98 |
Lewis Co. superior courtThe number of superior court judges in Lewis County is increased from two to three. The new position takes effect immediately, but upon request of the superior court, the Lewis County commissioners may set the actual starting... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2545 1997–98 |
Community radio stations/taxAll real or personal property owned and used by certain nonprofit community public radio stations is exempt from property tax. A community public radio station owner must be someone other than a governmental entity or an... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2548 1997–98 |
Environ protctn change ordrsThe requirement that governmental entities set forth in all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations in all invitations to bid for public construction projects is removed. The term arbitration used for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2549 1997–98 |
Health carrier capital stndrFor the purpose of monitoring health carrier solvency, a method of tracking and reporting of "risk based capital" (RBC) is established. The RBC of all domestic carriers (and foreign or alien carriers under some circumstances)... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2554 1997–98 |
Insurance fraudIt is unlawful for a person who provides services to offer a claimant a monetary, material, or nonmaterial incentive, regardless of actual monetary value. The person providing services need not engage in the regular practice... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |