All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1407 1997–98 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1804 1997–98 |
Civil actions1.EARLY DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CONTINGENT ATTORNEY FEES Procedures are created for A early settlement offers, @ and for limiting contingent attorney fees, in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death. An attorney... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1952 1997–98 |
Health facilities & servicesEffective January 1, 1998, Certificates of Need for the construction or development of new hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities, as well as the sale, purchase or lease of existing hospitals or an increase in the number... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1991 1997–98 |
Accident prevention programsUnder WISHA, a civil penalty may not be assessed against an employer for failure to address a hazard in an employer = s accident prevention program, unless the assessment is based on a specific rule or variance which addresses... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2064 1997–98 |
Public golf courses/taxationThe leasehold tax for a public golf course leased by a nonprofit corporation is based on the amount of rent paid rather than a calculation of the market rent for the property. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2136 1997–98 |
Constructn statute of reposeLanguage in the statute of repose excluding "manufacturers" from the statute's protection is deleted. The coverage of the statute of repose is extended specifically to cover persons licensed or registered as contractors,... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2179 1997–98 |
School board public meetingsImmediately upon declaring an impasse, the parties must prepare a written notice itemizing the issues in dispute. The notice must be available at the school district administration offices. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2298 1997–98 |
Underground storage tanksThe state underground storage tank program is revised and placed on a sunset schedule. The program terminates on July 1, 2009 unless reauthorized by the Legislature. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2332 1997–98 |
School laws & rules waiversThe expiration date of June 30, 1999, is removed on the authority of school districts to grant to individual schools within the district full or partial waivers of certain state education laws, rules, and policies. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2377 1997–98 |
Higher ed resident studentIndependent students who establish a domicile in this state and purchase and reside in a residence are considered residents for the purpose of tuition. A dependent student is considered a resident if a parent or legal guardian... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2388 1997–98 |
Probate, trusts, and estatesNONPROBATE ASSETS Upon the death of the owner of a nonprobate asset, if the asset is specifically disposed of under the owner's will, the asset belongs to the beneficiary named in the will. This testamentary disposition... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2400 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe transition strategy regarding membership to the Washington State Rural Development Council (WSRDC) is revised to include appointments to the existing executive committee. The new executive committee must be fully formed by 1999. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2419 1997–98 |
Reading improvementReading Improvement Plan Beginning on June 30, 1998, all schools that meet one of two conditions must develop a school-wide reading improvement plan. The primary element of the plan will be the implementation of a beginning... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2454 1997–98 |
Offenders in schoolsIf a school district knows that a student is adjudicated or convicted of a sex offense the school district is prohibited from placing the student in a public school with other children more than three years younger than the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2484 1997–98 |
Public disclosure law violatThe PDC may no longer determine if a violation of public disclosure laws has occurred and may refer an apparent violation to appropriate law enforcement agencies or may petition an administrative law judge to determine if a... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2485 1997–98 |
Internal distributns/B&O taxThe "internal distributions" tax is eliminated. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2487 1997–98 |
School emplyees retrmnt systThe Washington School Employees = Retirement System (SERS) is created. Membership consists of all Teachers = Retirement Plan I members, and all Washington School Employees = Retirement System Plan II and Plan III members. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2519 1997–98 |
Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2541 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement receiptsAll tobacco settlement receipts received by Washington State must be deposited in the Health Services Account. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2584 1997–98 |
Adverse possessionThe statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2590 1997–98 |
Actions against stateA state employee may request that the state defend him or her in an action for damages, and the attorney general must grant the request if the employee = s acts or omissions were within the employee = s official duties, were... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2607 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxImpact fees authorized by the Growth Management Act are exempt from sales and use tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2610 1997–98 |
Sex offender/kidnapper regisSex offenders are required to register their employers with the county sheriff. The county sheriff is responsible for distributing sex offender background information to each employer of a level III sex offender. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |