Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2841 1999–00 |
Human tissueRequires that, if a common carrier or contract carrier transports human tissue or human fetal tissue, the carrier shall ensure that the package is clearly labeled as to its contents. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2842 1999–00 |
Drug-affected infantsProvides that, when a newborn infant has been identified as being affected by the nonprescription use of a controlled substance by a physician licensed under chapter 18.71 or 18.57 RCW primarily responsible for the care of a... | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2843 1999–00 |
Unemployment compensationC Allows an unemployment insurance claimant to request a special base year when the claimant has taken family and medical leave during the normal base year. | Ruth Kagi (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2844 1999–00 |
Drug utilization review prgrRecognizes that outpatient prescription drugs are an essential component of patient care and as a health benefits payer under the state's medical assistance program, the legislature directs the department of social and health... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2852 1999–00 |
Community revitalizationC Authorizes a system of sales and use tax increment financing where apportionment districts may be designated by certain cities and towns within which a portion of the receipts from existing sales and use taxes are diverted... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2854 1999–00 |
Educational opp transfer prgDeclares that the purpose of this act is to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students in this state to gain the knowledge and skills necessary for postsecondary education, a technical education, or the world of... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2855 1999–00 |
[Bowth management/appealsC Awards attorney fees to prevailing party in appeals from growth management hearings boards' decisions. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2856 1999–00 |
Gambling/youth educationExempts public works and maintenance contracts of school districts from prevailing wage requirements. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2857 1999–00 |
Agency rulesAn agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the Legislature has had the opportunity to consider the rule during a regular or special legislative session. If the proposed rule is published before November 1, the agency must... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2859 1999–00 |
Animals in schoolsProvides that any student who expresses an objection to the performance of or witnessing the dissection of an animal shall not be required to participate in or observe the dissection. Alternative projects shall be provided for... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2860 1999–00 |
Developmentally disabledDeclares an intent that individuals with developmental disabilities who rely upon public funding receive quality services and supports. Quality services and supports promote independence and self-sufficiency, as well as... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2869 1999–00 |
Child care provider trainingHouse Bill 2869 creates three programs to assist child care providers with serving children with special needs. A scholarship program will fund training for child care providers in serving children with special needs. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2870 1999–00 |
Higher eduction feesRequires that a program of partially waiving tuition and fees shall be structured so that, if an eligible person is required to pay any tuition and fees as a result of enrolling in a certain number of hours or classes, the... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2871 1999–00 |
Higher education feesAmends RCW 28B.15.558 to waive higher education fees for immediate family members of state employees. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2875 1999–00 |
Alcohol distributionRevises provisions relating to the wholesale and retail sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2876 1999–00 |
Car phonesProvides that a person is guilty of vehicular assault if he operates or drives any vehicle while using a personal wireless service as defined in RCW 80.36.375, and this conduct is the proximate cause of serious bodily injury... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2877 1999–00 |
Higher ed tuition waiverAuthorizes the governing boards of the state universities, the regional universities, The Evergreen State College, and the community colleges to waive all or a portion of the tuition for undergraduate or graduate students who... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2878 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2879 1999–00 |
Environmental appealsProvides that, within thirty days after the final decision and order of the hearings board upon such an appeal has been posted in the United States mail to the interested parties, such interested party aggrieved by the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2882 1999–00 |
City rights of way useProvides that a city or town may issue or deny permits for the use of the right of way by a service provider for installing, maintaining, repairing, or removing facilities for telecommunications services or cable televison... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2883 1999–00 |
Susidy disclosureProvides that local government agencies and state government agencies, regardless of whether or not they have awarded any business subsidies, must file a report by April 1st of each year with the department of community,... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6632 1999–00 |
Gambling taxAmends RCW 9.46.110 and 9.46.113 relating to the taxation of gambling activities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6633 1999–00 |
Mortgages/deeds of trustRevises provisions relating to the reconveyance of mortgages and deeds of trust. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6634 1999–00 |
Business & occptn tax creditCounties may transfer their status as a A rural @ county to adjacent counties for purposes of eligibility for the $1,000 B&O credit for new software manufacturing or software programming jobs. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| SB 6636 1999–00 |
Vehicle insuranceThe Insurance Commissioner, in consultation with Washington insurers, must establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons to obtain the mandatory minimum motor vehicle insurance. Under the plan, the insurance is... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |