All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1283 1997–98 |
Economic development progrmsMain Street Program: The Washington Main Street Program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) by statute. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1286 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1298 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationLegislative findings are made relating to the benefits of allowing greater flexibility in designing compensatory mitigation proposals. Compensatory mitigation is broadly defined to provide flexibility in the location, timing,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1301 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsVarious sections of the code are reenacted to merge multiple amendments made in previous legislative sessions. Various sections are amended to reinsert language inadvertently deleted. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1312 1997–98 |
Snohomish County judgesThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Snohomish County is increased from 13 to 15. The additional judicial positions take effect January 1, 1998, but the actual starting dates must be established by the... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1313 1997–98 |
Pierce County judgesThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Pierce County is increased from 19 to 24. One of the additional judicial positions takes effect January 1, 1998, two take effect on January 1, 1999, and two take... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1317 1997–98 |
Amusement gamesAuthorized locations for amusement games are expanded to include restaurants whether or not family entertainment events are offered. Department stores and grocery stores that exceed 10,000 square feet in store area, and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1324 1997–98 |
Metals mining & milling feeThe Department of Ecology takes over responsibility from the Department of Revenue for the collection of metals mining and milling fees. As a result, the Department of Revenue has no role in the administration of metals mining... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1337 1997–98 |
Health care coverageA health care provider, facility or provider network is not subject to state regulation for engaging in the business of insurance when compensated by a third-party payer on an at-risk basis, regardless of whether the provider... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1363 1997–98 |
Professional gamblingThe definition of professional gambling is clarified to specifically include the activity of paying a fee to participate in illegal card games or other gambling activity not authorized by law. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1370 1997–98 |
Community & technicl collegsTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1378 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportunityIn finding that school districts must provide instructional programs to students who are academically at-risk, or who have been disciplined due to behavioral problems, and acknowledging that their learning needs vary, entrance... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1379 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxSales and use tax exemptions for items used in constructing alternative housing for youth in crisis are extended until July 1, 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1395 1997–98 |
Filling office vacanciesThree nominees may be selected for a vacancy in a legislative position or partisan county elective position at any time after the legislator or county official submits a letter of resignation to the proper authority, whether... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1404 1997–98 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross receipts from punchboards and pull tabs is changed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1412 1997–98 |
Nurse title useThe use of the title A nurse @ is restricted to licensed nurses, and only licensed nurses may represent themselves as a A nurse. @ | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1415 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnA variety of changes are made to salaries for public utility district commissioners. The basis upon which PUDs are classified, to determine monthly salaries for commissioners, is altered from using the amount of their gross... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1431 1997–98 |
Significant historic placesThe State Register of Historic Places is renamed the Washington Heritage Register. Nominations to the Washington Heritage Register are no longer required to comply with standards and regulations promulgated by the U.S.... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1434 1997–98 |
Quality awards councilThe Washington Quality Award Council is transferred from the DCTED to the Office of the Secretary of State. The Quality for Washington State Foundation is abolished. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1460 1997–98 |
Law student tuitionA new tuition category is created for nonresident students enrolled in programs leading to a law degree. Over the next six years, tuition rates for nonresident students enrolled in first-professional law programs will increase... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1461 1997–98 |
UW graduate business tuitionA new tuition category is created for nonresident students enrolled in programs leading to a Masters in Business Administration degree. Over the next four years, tuition rates for nonresident students enrolled in MBA programs... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1462 1997–98 |
UW nonresidnt undergrad tuitAt the University of Washington, tuition for nonresident undergraduate students and other nonresident students who are not enrolled in graduate or first professional programs will be $10,278 for the 1997-98 academic year and... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |