All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2025 1999–00 |
Abandoned vehicle impoundsProvides that it is unlawful for any person to act as an auctioneer or for an auction company to engage in any business in this state without a license. Does not apply to an auction of an abandoned vehicle under chapter 46.55... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2026 1999–00 |
Liquor sale to minorsRepeals RCW 66.44.320. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2027 1999–00 |
No-contact ordersNo-Contact Orders When determining whether to grant a no-contact order, a court must consider the physical or psychological danger posed by the defendant to any child. If such danger exists, the no-contact order may supersede... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2028 1999–00 |
Intoxication as defenseDeclares that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to any criminal charge, nor may the fact of voluntary intoxication be used by a defendant to demonstrate the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of a... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2029 1999–00 |
Economic development planC Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to create and maintain a state economic development plan by September 15, 2000. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2030 1999–00 |
Property tax paymentDeclares that fulfillment of that portion of a taxpayer's property tax obligation designated for K-12 education, under this provision, is met as follows: (1) An amount equal to that portion of the taxpayer's property taxes... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2032 1999–00 |
Patient bill of rightsDeclares an intent that patients covered by health plans receive quality health care and that they: (1) Have sufficient and timely access to appropriate health care services; (2) have choice among providers; (3) are assured... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2033 1999–00 |
Workers' comp ratingFinds that the retrospective rating plan provided for in RCW 51.16.035 has proven to be highly effective both in terms of improved workplace safety and injured worker outcomes. As a result, the number of industrial insurance... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2034 1999–00 |
Auto insurance senior discntProvides that, when the spouse of a fifty-five year old or older insured dies, insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in this state shall continue to apply to the premium paid by the... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2035 1999–00 |
Marine resource committeesAuthorizes counties to establish marine resource committees. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2037 1999–00 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides that a state employee may designate a person as a domestic partner by providing an affidavit in a form prescribed by the administrator in which the employee attests that: (1) The employee is participating in a... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2038 1999–00 |
Public employee leaveAny leave that is provided to classified employees for purposes of bereavement extends to bereavement for the death of domestic partners. Any leave provided to classified employees to care for sick family members shall extend... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2039 1999–00 |
Death penalty appellate unitC Creates a death penalty appellate unit within the office of public defense to handle post-conviction appeals for indigent defendants who have received the death sentence. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2040 1999–00 |
Salmon spawning bedsDirects the department to prohibit activities that harm or disturb the spawning beds of salmon and other fish on the Skagit river. Prohibited acts include, but are not limited to, wading in or standing on, driving motor... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2041 1999–00 |
Water system intertiesPromotes the development of public water system interties. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2042 1999–00 |
State gov service contractsDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services by contract with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2043 1999–00 |
Insurer self-auditsFinds and declares that efforts by insurers to comply voluntarily with state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements are vital to the public interest; that possible discovery and use in civil litigation of work... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2044 1999–00 |
Cable subscriber informationProhibits a cable operator from collecting personally identifiable information concerning any subscriber without the prior written consent of the subscriber concerned, unless the information is necessary to provide requested... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2045 1999–00 |
HOPE scholarship programDuties of the Higher Education Coordinating Board The Washington HOPE scholarship pilot program is established. The program will be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2046 1999–00 |
Brain injury trust fundProvides that a one hundred dollar fine shall be assessed to a person who is either convicted, sentenced to a lesser charge, or given deferred prosecution as a result of an arrest for violating RCW 46.61.502, 46.61.504,... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2047 1999–00 |
Workers' comp recommendatns$ Requires the Department of Labor and Industries to develop a plan for implementing the recommendations of the JLARC Workers = Compensation Performance Audit by September 15, 1999, and to report this plan and a plan for... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2048 1999–00 |
Rec land owner liabilityDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in RCW 4.24.210(3), private owners of land adjacent to public trails shall not be liable for unintentional injuries to users of such public trails. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2049 1999–00 |
Marriage preservatn contractFinds that dissolution of marriage contributes to children living in poverty. Studies have shown that one parent families have lower income levels when compared to two parent families. After dissolution, poverty has a... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2050 1999–00 |
Enhanced 911 wireless accntC A state E-911 tax of 45 cents per month is imposed on each radio access (wireless) line. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2051 1999–00 |
Camps & retreat centers/taxDeclares that all real and personal property owned by a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. Sec. 501(c)(3)) that... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |