Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3001 1999–00 |
Pipelines/energy facilitiesDeclares that the intent of this act is to adopt interim measures concerning the siting of pipelines and other energy facilities by the Washington state energy facility site evaluation council. The legislature finds that these... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3002 1999–00 |
TimberThe policy of the state is declared to be: (1) the enforcement of the ban on unprocessed timber from state trust lands to the extent required by federal law; and (2) the maintenance of competitive markets to the extent... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3003 1999–00 |
Mail ballot precinctsThe prohibition against counting ongoing absentee voters when determining whether a precinct qualifies for a mail ballot election is removed. Rule Making Authority : No express authority. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3004 1999–00 |
Collective bargainingRequires the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a review of state employee collective bargaining, comparing the collective bargaining system in this state with systems in other states. Directs the joint... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3006 1999–00 |
School safetyDeclares that bullying, taunting, harassment, intimidation, and other threatening, disruptive, or violent behaviors are unacceptable in the classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and other facilities of the public schools of... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3007 1999–00 |
Cigarette excise tax stampsIncreases the compensation rate from four dollars to six dollars per one thousand stamps. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3008 1999–00 |
Trust land transferThe Department of Natural Resources is required to submit with its 2001-03 biennial capital budget request to the Governor, a proposed list of trust property to be transferred to recreation or conservation status. The list is... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3009 1999–00 |
Performance auditsThe state auditor may conduct performance audits of state agencies as the state auditor determines to be appropriate. Rule Making Authority : No express authority. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3010 1999–00 |
Emergency service personnelAuthorizes participation in health care authority insurance plans and contracts by surviving spouses and dependent children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3011 1999–00 |
New countiesDeclares that the purpose of this act is to establish procedures for the orderly formation of new counties or consolidation of existing counties and to provide for an equitable apportionment of the debts, liabilities, and... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3012 1999–00 |
Legislative audit and reviewThe JLARC is renamed as the performance audit office. Members of the prior JLARC become members of the performance audit office, along with the state auditor who sits as an ex officio, non-voting member. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3013 1999–00 |
Local gov funding assistanceProvides local government funding assistance. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3014 1999–00 |
Vision care health providersThe practice of optometry includes the treatment of the eye and the human vision system. | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3015 1999–00 |
Parenting planDeclares that the court may preclude or limit a provision of the parenting plan if the court finds that the parent has, on more than one occasion, made available or provided to the child matter that is obscene, pornographic,... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3017 1999–00 |
Oil tankers & oil spillsRecognizes that transits by commercial vessels through the Strait of Juan de Fuca are projected by the United States coast guard to increase by fifty percent from the year 2000 to the year 2015. Volumes of petroleum movement,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3019 1999–00 |
Growth management actDeclares an intent to establish incentives for jurisdictions planning under the growth management act to: (1) Encourage urban jurisdictions to increase densities in urban growth areas to accommodate substantial population... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3020 1999–00 |
Medical records/minorsRequires information to the parent or guardian of a minor regarding the treatment or care of the minor, including testing, evaluation, treatment, or counseling concerning drugs, mental problems, sexually transmitted diseases,... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3021 1999–00 |
Economic dev/growth managmntFinds that, while economic development was initially included as a growth management act goal, the policy and programs necessary to effectuate this goal were never created. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3022 1999–00 |
Washington spaceportC Creates the Office of Washington Spaceport Development, in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, to assist in the development of a spaceport in the state. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6248 1999–00 |
Parking metersIn cities over 400,000, the mayor must certify by July 1 of each year that all parking meters in the city have been inspected and were working properly after the inspection. After July 1 of each year, no ticket citations for... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6254 1999–00 |
Natural/manufactured gasSales of propane delivered by truck to a farm for growing agricultural crops, poultry or livestock are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6436 1999–00 |
Wild and exotic animalsA person may not display or sponsor a display of wild or exotic animals. A person displays a wild or exotic animal by undertaking any exhibition that requires wild and exotic animals to perform tricks, fight, or participate as... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6716 1999–00 |
Growth managementThe Legislature finds that the needed infrastructure identified in the capital facilities elements of comprehensive plans far exceed existing funding. A growth management infrastructure account is created in the state treasury. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6717 1999–00 |
Employment drug testDeclares that, if, prior to performing any work, an employee fails a substance abuse test conducted in accordance with chapter 49.82 RCW, an employer is not obligated to pay the employee. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| SB 6718 1999–00 |
Transit sales & use taxDeclares that the legislature has found and declared in RCW 47.06.140 that transportation facilities and services of high-capacity transportation systems are of state-wide significance. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |