All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6742 1997–98 |
"None of the above" voteRequires general election ballots to give voters the opportunity to select "none of the above" as an alternative to casting a vote for a candidate or nominee listed on the ballot for an elective office, or writing in the name... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1001 1997–98 |
Tort judgment interest rateThe judgment interest rate when the state, local governments, or private litigants appeal adverse decisions of courts in tort cases is four percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill average rate as of the first auction... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1009 1997–98 |
Liability account interestThis legislation implements the recommendation of a joint DOT/GA/OFM study of the self-insurance program, that interest earnings from the liability self-insurance account be retained within that account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1028 1997–98 |
Granges/property tax exemptnAll real and personal property owned by a grange qualifies for a tax exemption, if the grange meets two criteria: (1) The grange is formally incorporated under the laws of the state; and (2) The grange makes available more... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1051 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesA A school bus route stop @ is a stop designated by a school district, whether or not designated on maps submitted to the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI). | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1058 1997–98 |
Hospital license info discloInformation received by the Department of Health relative to a hospital = s license must be disclosed to the public upon request, consistent with the provisions of the Public Disclosure Act applicable to information held by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1059 1997–98 |
Health professions accountThe Medical Disciplinary Account is abolished and its assets are transferred to the Health Professions Account to be used to pay the administrative costs of the commission = s licensing and disciplinary activities for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1092 1997–98 |
Charity donations to childrnPublic health departments are added to the definition of "distributing organization" for purposes of providing immunity from liability for entities that distribute children's items to needy persons. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1103 1997–98 |
Survivor benefits eligibiltyThe beneficiary of a disability retiree, or a disability retirement applicant, has the option of choosing between the active member and disability retiree death benefit if the member dies within 60 days after applying for a... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1104 1997–98 |
Postretirement employmentLimitations on Post-Retirement Employment . For PERS and TRS, a person is considered to be a retiree when his or her benefit begins to accrue. The benefit begins to accrue the first day of the calendar month following the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1109 1997–98 |
Higher ed delivery pilot proThe board must establish tuition and state support models for technology-based programs, including recommending the level of tuition and state support for the Western Governor's Virtual University. Additionally, the board must... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1114 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterReclaimed water that does not meet the groundwater recharge criteria may be used for surface percolation when the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Department of Health, has specifically authorized this use at a... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1127 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1151 1997–98 |
Replacement tires feeA new tire replacement fee of $1 per replacement tire is collected by the retailer at the time of sale. New replacement tires do not include retreads. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1158 1997–98 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1995-1997 capital budget is amended to add four community college capital projects that were not anticipated in the biennial budget. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1168 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersUnder the striking amendment, the 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. It is... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1178 1997–98 |
Controlled substance saleA joint legislative committee is created to review adult criminal justice sentencing options available for drug offenders who possess or sell controlled substances and offenders who may be chemically dependent. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1214 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsThe Sentencing Reform Act rules require that when establishing presumptive ranges, the minimum term of confinement must be no less than 75 percent of the maximum term. Manslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1238 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain judges as supreme court and court of appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1263 1997–98 |
Current use taxationThe exceptions for the payment of back taxes upon removal from the forest land current use program are changed to be similar to the exceptions allowed in the open space program. The back taxes are not due, if removal from... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1266 1997–98 |
Public disclosure exemptionsCertain data handled by the Health Care Policy Board and the IQC are exempted from statutory disclosure requirements. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1273 1997–98 |
Debtor liability/defaultThe UCC prohibition on a deficiency recovery by a seller of consumer goods who repossesses and sells the goods is removed. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1274 1997–98 |
Computer software taxationThe requirement to conduct a study of computer software tax exemptions and valuation rules is eliminated. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |