All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2841 1997–98 |
Liquor control board grantsThe Board is authorized to receive federal grants, donations and other funds for improving public awareness of safety as well as health risks of alcohol and tobacco consumption by youth and the use and abuse of both alcohol... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2842 1997–98 |
Professnl liablty risk managThe requirement that physicians and independent health care practitioners complete a liability risk management training program every three years before insurance companies can provide them malpractice insurance is repealed. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2845 1997–98 |
False claims against governmMirroring the federal False Claims Act, HB 2845 would encourage the reporting, investigation, and prosecution of false claims made against state government. Any person who knowingly causes a false claim to be presented to a... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2847 1997–98 |
Liquor license designationsModifications are made to the designations for liquor licenses issued to restaurants. A A full service restaurant @ license is changed to a A spirits, beer and wine restaurant @ license. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2882 1997–98 |
Techn assistnc to agenciesA technical assistance fund administered by the Secretary of State is created for the benefit of nonprofit entities that provide human services to state agencies. The moneys are disbursed in the form of training grants which... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2887 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationA state Livestock Identification Board is created. The board is composed of the Director of Agriculture and five voting members appointed by the Governor. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2902 1997–98 |
WorkFirst program vendorsFor the implementation of WorkFirst, DSHS may contract with public or private entities for services ordinarily provided by civil service employees, regardless of rights created by state civil service law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2908 1997–98 |
Court commissionersMunicipal court judges may appoint municipal court commissioners when authorized to do so by the city council. These municipal court commissioners have the same authority as the appointing judges, unless a lesser power is so... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2910 1997–98 |
Domestic violence victm insuAn insurance company cannot deny or refuse an application, refuse to issue or renew a policy, charge a higher rate, or cancel a policy on the basis that the person is, was, or may be the victim of domestic abuse. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2911 1997–98 |
SEPA mitigation measuresProvisions relating to SEPA authority to impose conditions, to review specified environmental impacts and to impose mitigation fees are revised. Growth Management Act . A GMA jurisdiction's critical areas regulations are... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2912 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progA local school district may loan learning materials to students who attend private schools in the district. A private school desiring to borrow materials must submit an annual request for learning materials to the public... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2914 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2915 1997–98 |
Dairy nutrientsThe dairy waste management program is modified by requiring dairy farm inspections and dairy nutrient management plans, creating an advisory and oversight committee and technical assistance teams, providing better response... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2920 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing edThe Secretary of Health is required to establish continuing competence requirements for certified counselors by rule. There must be at least 36 hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period preceding the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2924 1997–98 |
Water rightsA water right is granted to persons who placed surface or groundwater to beneficial use for irrigation or stock watering purposes before January 1, 1993, for which a permit or certificate was not issued by the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2925 1997–98 |
Water systemsInterties may be used to develop new sources of supply to meet future demands if the water system is making efficient use of existing sources of supply and the use of water is consistent with local land use plans and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2929 1997–98 |
Extraordinary crime investigThe extraordinary criminal investigations assistance account is created in the state treasury. The amount is funded by an | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2931 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2932 1997–98 |
Intersectn stop/nonwork signExcept when directed to proceed by a flagger, police officer or firefighter, a driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection whose traffic signal is not functioning, must stop and yield the right of way in compliance with... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |