All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2509 1997–98 |
Juv. detention fclty stndrdsThe Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee (GJJAC) is responsible for central oversight over all juvenile detention facilities. The committee must routinely review, audit, and inspect all juvenile facilities operated... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2512 1997–98 |
Excellence in math grantThe SPI will establish an Excellence in Mathematics Grant program. One purpose of the program is to assist elementary and middle school students in mathematics instruction. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2546 1997–98 |
Art educatn for juv offendrsThe Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must contract with the Experimental Gallery Program. An appropriation of $150,000 dollars is appropriated from the general... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2547 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender deterrenceNew Chapter . This act creates a new chapter in Title 13 (Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders) of the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) to be called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. The act will create a grant... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2559 1997–98 |
Developmntl disabled childrnAll cases of preventive home-based and out-of-home care provided to children with developmental disabilities are consolidated into the Division of Developmental Disabilities of DSHS, except cases where services are... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2572 1997–98 |
Drug courtsThe term "drug court" is defined as a court that has special calendars or dockets designed to achieve a reduction in recidivism and substance abuse among nonviolent, substance abusing offenders by increasing their likelihood... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2583 1997–98 |
Ag college trust landsWith regard to the pooling issue, references to the pooling of funds within the resource management cost account are removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2587 1997–98 |
Foster parents/investigatnsWhen the Department of Social and Health Services investigates a foster parent accused of an improper action foster care payments will be continued until the allegation is founded. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2601 1997–98 |
End-of-life issues studyThe Governor is directed to form a commission to study end-of-life issues and make recommendations to the Legislature on state policies and private sector practices affecting persons approaching the end of life. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2686 1997–98 |
Unified court-family programA unified court-family pilot program is established to be conducted by the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2687 1997–98 |
Gov access to private proprtThe Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2715 1997–98 |
Chemical depndncy counselorsThere is a legislative declaration that chemical dependency treatment is an important health care service. Assuring competency of the individual providing chemical dependency assessment, treatment planning, and counseling is... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2770 1997–98 |
Child dependency proceedingsA legislative finding is made that counties have assumed the burden of funding counsel and guardians ad litem in child dependency and termination proceedings, but that the volume of these cases is driven by legislative mandate... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2778 1997–98 |
Brain injury trust fundA $25 fine is assessed on persons convicted of DUI, vehicular homicide, or assault. The fine is also assessed on persons given a deferred prosecution, or convicted of a lesser charge, resulting from an arrest for DUI or... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2780 1997–98 |
Film & video productn permitA city, code city, town, or county may establish a consolidated film permit process system designed to reduce the time necessary to obtain necessary permits for film and video production within the boundaries of the local... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2787 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2789 1997–98 |
Adult family/boarding homesThe DSHS, the Department of Health (DOH), and the NCQAC are directed to meet with provider and resident groups and, by December 1, 1998, to recommend to the Legislature enhanced staff training standards and improvements in the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2846 1997–98 |
Home equity financng for srsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development along with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission will solicit proposals from nonprofit entities to develop a pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2861 1997–98 |
Tourism developmentA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2872 1997–98 |
Disabled persons businessesThe state program for A minority and women owned businesses @ is altered and expanded to be a program for A businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and disabled persons. @ Several provisions of law relating to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2877 1997–98 |
Pine Hollow reservoirThe Department of Ecology (DOE) must conduct a pre-construction analysis of Pine Hollow regarding its suitability as a site for the construction of a retainment dam and water storage reservoir. The analysis is to include an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2899 1997–98 |
Youth job trainingThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |