All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2540 1997–98 |
Dental care charges/insurancThe bill requires that every health plan offered to public employees and their families by the State Health Care Authority and every health plan offered by a health carrier that provides coverage for hospital or medical... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2552 1997–98 |
Utilities liensRevises provisions of chapter 60.80 RCW relating to satisfaction of unrecorded utility liens at the time of sale of real property. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2561 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsProvides that, in addition to the entities listed in RCW 41.56.020, chapter 41.56 RCW applies to officers of the Washington state patrol appointed under RCW 43.43.020. However, subjects of bargaining for these parties include... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2563 1997–98 |
Dyed diesel fuelDeclares that a person may not operate or maintain a motor vehicle on a public highway of this state with dyed special fuel in the fuel supply tank unless the use is authorized by the Internal Revenue Code and the person is... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2564 1997–98 |
Special fuel & fuel tax collFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2565 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2567 1997–98 |
Regional events centers/fundThe legislative authority of a city with a population of more than 100,000 that is located in a county with a population of more than 300,000 but less than 1 million may impose a retail sales tax or use tax on all taxable... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2569 1997–98 |
Fire-fighting apparatusAuthorizes weight limit exemptions for fire-fighting apparatus. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2571 1997–98 |
Peace officers conduct/respoCreates the committee on professional conduct and responsibility for Washington state peace officers. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2579 1997–98 |
Critical water supply areasRecognizes that cities and towns are generally not required to provide water service beyond their boundaries, but citizens of the state who live in critical water supply service areas need to be assured that water service will... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2580 1997–98 |
School constructn/prev wageExempts public schools and educational service districts from prevailing wages related to construction of school facilities. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2585 1997–98 |
Mistreatment of unborn childFor purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes, a child is redefined to include an unborn quick child. Withholding the basic necessities of life from an unborn quick child constitutes criminal mistreatment. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2592 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingThe bill directs the Governor to negotiate a waiver of Title XIX rules with the federal government. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2593 1997–98 |
Maternity care coverageRequires every policy issued by a health carrier that provides hospital, surgical, or medical coverage to provide coverage for maternity care, including hospital, surgical, or medical care under the same terms and conditions... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2595 1997–98 |
Dental assistantsProvides for certification of dental assistants for advanced practice. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2597 1997–98 |
Higher ed student benefitsHealth fees are optional if a student provides proof of continuous health care coverage. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6286 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting property tax valuation increases to two percent per year over the base year until... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6288 1997–98 |
Fish/wildlife advsry counclsCreates regional advisory councils to advise the fish and wildlife commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6291 1997–98 |
Island co.vehicle tax refundRepeals RCW 46.68.080 and 47.17.990. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6292 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides that, on the first day of the months of January, April, July, and October of each year, and after the distributions under RCW 82.44.150(2) and (3), the state treasurer based upon information provided by the department... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6294 1997–98 |
DUI/license restrictionsAny person who has had his or her driver = s license suspended or revoked due to a conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not apply for an occupational driver = s license. In addition, no person... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |