Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1596 1999–00 |
Constructn statute of reposeDeclares that the act is intended to benefit only those persons referenced in RCW 4.16.300, specifically including persons having performed work for which the persons must be registered or licensed under RCW 18.08.310,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1597 1999–00 |
Identity theft$ Changes the name of the crime of criminal impersonation to identity theft, and increases the penalties. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1600 1999–00 |
Student prayerEstablishes the right of an individual student to engage in student-led prayer at graduation ceremonies, athletic events, school assemblies, and other school-related activities and events when the prayer is student-initiated... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1601 1999–00 |
Courts & schools cooperationC Requires that educational programs in county juvenile detention facilities emphasize raising the juveniles = reading skills to the sixth grade level. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1602 1999–00 |
Wastewater treatment plantsEstablishes a certification program for operators of wastewater treatment plants. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1603 1999–00 |
Medical research recordsAn exception is made to the Uniform Health Care Information Act, which requires that vital statistics must be made available for inspection, copying, and use by a health research organization in connection with a medical or... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1604 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingCounties, cities, and code cities are prohibited from precluding by zoning the siting of designated manufactured homes that meet the state energy code in areas designated for single-family residential uses. Local governments... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1605 1999–00 |
Manufactured housing sitingFinds that manufactured housing built to federal standards should not be prohibited or restrained beyond restraints or prohibitions placed on site-built single-family residences, either through personal or public restrictions,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1606 1999–00 |
Higher ed fees/student inputThe statutory guidelines for determining budgets for the services and activities fee revenue at Washington = s pubic institutions of higher education are modified. Legislative intent language is changed from requiring... | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1607 1999–00 |
City incorporationsDeclares that it is not in the interest of the citizens of the state of Washington or the residents of a proposed incorporation area if cities that are not self-supporting are created. The citizens of the state must subsidize... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1608 1999–00 |
Lottery for outdoor recreatnCreates a new lottery game to generate money for off-road recreation vehicle and boating activities. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1609 1999–00 |
Elk population$ Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife to take a number of actions to rebuild and restore elk herds in the state. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1610 1999–00 |
Crime Stoppers program$ Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to contract with the Crime Stoppers of Washington Association to provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1611 1999–00 |
School law waiversDeletes the expiration date of June 30, 1999 relating to waivers of laws and rules pertaining to schools. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1612 1999–00 |
Geoduck diver licensesProvides that, after July 1, 1999, the director shall issue no new geoduck diver licenses unless fewer than fifty persons are eligible for renewal. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1614 1999–00 |
City utilities operationDeclares that, notwithstanding the provisions of the charter of a first class city to the contrary, a board or other body established in the city to manage or operate one or more utilities shall consist of seven members who... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1615 1999–00 |
Harboring minorsEstablishes provisions designed to protect minors from predatory individuals. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1616 1999–00 |
Criminal gang activityAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed: $ for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1617 1999–00 |
Physical fitness services/txRevises RCW 82.04.050 to delete the taxation of physical fitness services from the definition of "sale at retail" or "retail sale." | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1618 1999–00 |
Physical fitness services/txRevises the taxation of physical fitness services. Provides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of providing physical fitness services not otherwise classified as a sale of retail; as to such... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1622 1999–00 |
Construction services/B&O txC Limits wholesaling business and occupation tax treatment to services that are directly related to construction, building, repairing, improving, and decorating of buildings or structures. | Aaron Reardon (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1624 1999–00 |
Health care decisionsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1625 1999–00 |
Compulsive gambling educatnC Directs the Gambling Commission to implement a program to increase awareness and education about compulsive gambling. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1627 1999–00 |
Surplus real propertyRequires surplus real property to be offered first to the former owner. | Cheryl Pflug (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1628 1999–00 |
Humanitarian relief councilCreates a humanitarian relief council comprised of the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the secretary of state. Requires the council to determine which disasters and hardships qualify for state support and how much the... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |