Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2623 1999–00 |
Contaminated sedimentThe lack of options for the state to pay for its share of cleanup is noted as a barrier to cleanup. The Institute for Public Policy and Management within the University of Washington is directed to research options for funding... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2624 1999–00 |
Mining/flood plainsAn environmental impact statement is categorically required for any new or expanded public or private surface mine, if all or any part of the proposed mine falls within a flood plain as defined by rule. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2626 1999–00 |
Commute trip tax creditRevises provisions relating to the commute trip reduction tax credit. Repeals 1996 c 128 s 6 and 1994 c 270 s 6 (uncodified). | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2631 1999–00 |
Comm transactions/privacyProvisions are made to restrict the use of customers = personal and sensitive information by financial institutions and others, and to assist victims of identity theft. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2632 1999–00 |
Liquor agencies adv commDeclares that the liquor agencies advisory committee's purpose is to foster communication between the legislature, the Washington state liquor control board and the liquor agencies. The liquor agencies advisory committee shall... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2634 1999–00 |
Emergency load restrictionsDirects the department of transportation, in conjunction with the county road administration board, to adopt rules for imposition of road restrictions under RCW 46.44.080. The initial rules will be effective July 1, 2003, and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2635 1999–00 |
I-695 mail ballotingA local government may submit ballot propositions to voters authoring increases in taxes, fees, or other monetary charges at a special election held at any date, if the special election is conducted using mail ballots. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2636 1999–00 |
Long-term care trainingThe requirement for caregiver basic training is expanded to include administrators and staff in all boarding homes, which includes licenced only boarding homes not just those who contract with the state. All care giving staff... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2638 1999–00 |
Kids get care projectEstablishes the kids get care pilot project. Requires the secretary of the department of health to report to the governor and the legislature on the effectiveness of the kids get care project by December 2001. Makes an... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2639 1999–00 |
Vulnerable adultsC Creates a hearsay exception for certain statements made by vulnerable adults. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2640 1999–00 |
Archaeology & historic presC Changes statutory references to the Washington Archaeological Research Center to the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2641 1999–00 |
Ferry joint task forceRequires the joint task force on ferries to report to the full legislature at the beginning of the 2001 legislative session. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2642 1999–00 |
Independent salary commC Expressly authorizes and establishes a process for local salary commissions to determine salaries of city and town mayors and council members. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2643 1999–00 |
Community voice mailFinds that: (1) The lack of a reliable telephone number for receiving calls presents significant barriers to obtaining employment, housing, medical care, and social services; (2) assisting current and former welfare... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2645 1999–00 |
PUD/telecommunicationsAuthorizes public utility districts to develop telecommunication facilities. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2646 1999–00 |
Columbia River compactThe Columbia River Governance Commission is ratified by the state of Washington. The commission becomes effective upon the ratification of the compact by the states of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington and the United... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2651 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fifth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2652 1999–00 |
Mobil home landlord-tenantC Removes the requirement that a mobile home park landlord can expel a mobile home, manufactured home, or park model that is located within a mobile home park solely on fire and safety concerns. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2653 1999–00 |
Emergency management compactThe Emergency Management Assistance Compact is enacted. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2654 1999–00 |
Commissioned sales repsDeclares that, if a sales representative is not provided a written contract and is denied a commission, the principal is liable to the sales representative for twice the amount of the commission upon a finding by a court of... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2655 1999–00 |
Relocation of childrenFinds and declares that: (1) The relocation of children after dissolution is an issue that has been heavily litigated and has caused much confusion in the courts and for families; (2) the parenting act recognizes the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2659 1999–00 |
Nursing facility payment sysRevises provisions concerning the nursing facility payment system. | Carolyn Edmonds (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2665 1999–00 |
Local school district leviesAuthorizes a local school district regular levy for the purpose of enhancing kindergarten through twelfth grade education by reducing class sizes and improving educational programs, to be allowed as a credit against the state... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2666 1999–00 |
Teacher salary bonusesTeachers who have obtained certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will receive a 15 percent salary bonus for the duration of the certificate granted by the board. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2668 1999–00 |
Private transportation srvcsEstablishes restrictions on public passenger transportation system agreements for services by private entities. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |