All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1471 1997–98 |
Vulnerable adults protectionA resident of a nursing home, an adult family home, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult is presumed to be a dependent person for purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1483 1997–98 |
Towing business taxationClarification is made that the retail sale for a tow truck service shall be deemed to have occurred at the place of business of the operator of the tow truck service. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1488 1997–98 |
Puget Sound action teamThe reference to "director" of the Department of Natural Resources is replaced with "Commissioner of Public Lands" and the plan reference is corrected. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1489 1997–98 |
Publ works/watr polltn fundsA city, town, or county planning under GMA is not required to adopt a comprehensive plan and development regulations that are consistent with the requirements of GMA in order to be eligible for grants or loans from the public... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1503 1997–98 |
Dept of health statutesTechnical changes are made to professional credentialing programs administered by the Department of Health. Double amendments enacted in 1995 are combined into one section in the law providing immunity from liability for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1524 1997–98 |
Commercial salmon licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1528 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Fruit Commission may raise its annual assessment in excess of the fiscal growth factor to $18/2000 pounds of soft fruit other than cherries and to $30/2000 pounds of cherries. (Section 2.) The Dry Pea and Lentil Commodity... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1534 1997–98 |
Witness intimidationThe current and prospective witnesses protected from intimidation include: (1) a person endorsed as a witness, (2) a person whom the person making the threats believes may be called as a witness, and (3) a person whom the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1559 1997–98 |
Judicial councilReferences to the Judicial Council in the RCW are deleted. A requirement that the annual reports of the Administrator for the Courts include activities related to courthouse security is added to one section. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1560 1997–98 |
Credit unionsSeveral changes are made to the Washington Credit Union Act. Many definitions are deleted and new definitions are added. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1570 1997–98 |
Residential disclosure/exmptExempts a transfer of new residential construction from the disclosure requirements if a seller is a registered contractor, and a buyer is a first time buyer or occupant. The disclosure statement requirements apply to an... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1575 1997–98 |
Adult entertainmentA model act for the regulation of live adult entertainment establishments is created. Findings of fact are enumerated relating that adult entertainment establishments require specific supervision due to the secondary adverse... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1580 1997–98 |
Community gardensThe Legislature intends to support the development of community gardens through the cooperative extension services of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1586 1997–98 |
State investment brd operatnThe State Investment Board is authorized to create corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The board is permitted to create these entities for the purposes of transferring, acquiring, holding,... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1591 1997–98 |
Local project reviewIf a county or city is the lead agency for a project proposal and has a reasonable basis for determining that significant adverse environmental impacts are unlikely, it may consolidate the notice of application public comment... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1596 1997–98 |
Solid waste reg authorityUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies UTC, in writing, of its decision to... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1603 1997–98 |
Property lien info statementSellers of new residential single-family real property or their agents are required to provide buyers with a lien information statement five days after deposit of any earnest money by the buyer, or preliminary contract between... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1606 1997–98 |
Academic assessment systemCalculations of years of experience for all school nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists must include not only the employee = s experience working in schools, but also any years worked in nonschool positions... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1613 1997–98 |
Biosolids management programThe DOE is directed to establish annual fees to recover the costs of administering a biosolids program, including the costs of providing technical assistance. A fee schedule must be adopted by rule and may not be revised more... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1614 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn fiscalDonations and bequests, fees from the sale of sand, and ski lift inspection fees are to be deposited into the parks renewal and stewardship account. The director is authorized to transfer a portion of the funds generated by... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1624 1997–98 |
Wetlands definedTo be characterized as a wetland, an area must measurably and demonstrably perform a wetland function. The definition of wetlands does not include wetlands unintentionally created as a result of road construction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1631 1997–98 |
Unif intrastate famly supprtTo comply with the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation, Washington is required to adopt the latest amendments to the UIFSA. The amendments make the following substantive changes to the UIFSA: Income-withholding Orders The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |