All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2633 1997–98 |
Police officer death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit for general authority police officers shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust, or organization as the member has nominated by... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2635 1997–98 |
Viable fetus protectionAbortions resulting in the death or injury of a viable fetus are generally prohibited, and the definition of "viability" is changed. "Viability" is defined as the point in pregnancy when there is a reasonable likelihood of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2636 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2637 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle tax/crim justcProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2638 1997–98 |
Personnel system reform actEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2639 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer donatnAppropriation: None. Fiscal Note: Available. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2640 1997–98 |
DUI provisionsFinds that driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a serious threat to public safety and a major contributor to accidental deaths, injuries, and damage to property on the public highways, streets, and... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2642 1997–98 |
Vehicle fuel tax/trans fundsIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2643 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2644 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetMakes supplemental transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2645 1997–98 |
Water quality account managmManages the water quality account by changing the timing of transfers and reallocating cigarette tax revenues to the health services account. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2646 1997–98 |
Tax refunds to residentsDirects the state treasurer to pay, by December 15, 1998, to every resident of the state seventy dollars per exemption, excluding any dependent who resided with the taxpayer for less than six months in 1997, claimed on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2647 1997–98 |
Intangible rights royaltiesProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of receiving income from royalties or charges in the nature of royalties for the granting of intangible rights, such as copyrights, licenses, patents,... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2648 1997–98 |
Canned & custom software/taxDeclares that the intent of this act is to make the tax treatment of software clear and certain for developers, programmers, and consumers. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2649 1997–98 |
Low-income housing programsCities and counties are authorized to levy an additional local real estate excise tax (REET) in the amount of 0.037 percent of the selling price of the property. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2650 1997–98 |
Biotechnology facilities/txAuthorizes a person who proposes to construct a new qualified building or renovate an existing qualified building, for biotechnology research and development, to submit an application for an investment project to the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2651 1997–98 |
Higher ed facility constrctnAuthorizes a tax exemption from the state share of labor and services on higher education facility construction. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2652 1997–98 |
Highway construction/tx exmpProvides a tax exemption for the state share of labor and services on state roads and high capacity transportation systems construction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2653 1997–98 |
Workers' cmp physician choicDirects the department to adopt rules governing the transfer of an injured worker from the care of one attending physician to another. The rules must recognize the injured worker's right to an attending physician of his or her... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2654 1997–98 |
Work force training/tax credProvides tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2655 1997–98 |
B & O tax credit increaseRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the business and occupation tax credit from thirty-five to fifty dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2661 1997–98 |
Excavation damage preventionDeclares that "reasonable care" means, but is not limited to, excavation in such a way that anytime the excavation is within twenty-four inches from an underground facility, the precise location of the facility is first... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2662 1997–98 |
Pipeline facilities regulatnProvides the utilities and transportation commission authority to regulate certain pipeline facilities. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2664 1997–98 |
Voter registration cancellatVoters moving from one county to another are not required to use the Secretary of State = s form for canceling their registration. County auditors and the Secretary of State shall create an annual program designed to detect... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2666 1997–98 |
LEOFF benefits for ex spouseRevises RCW 41.26.162 relating to the benefits of an ex spouse in the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |