All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2967 1999–00 |
Economic analysis officeC Creates an Office of Analysis in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide information on economic trends and indicators to businesses, industries, and communities to assist them in their... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2968 1999–00 |
Cluster-based economic devC Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to work with industry associations and organizations to identify industry clusters on a regional and state-wide basis. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2969 1999–00 |
Local economic developmentC Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is develop strategies designed to encourage economic growth and opportunities in community empowerment zones. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2970 1999–00 |
Manufacturers tax exemptionsC Requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee to conduct a fiscal review and a performance evaluation of the manufacturing machinery and equipment sales and use tax exemption. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2971 1999–00 |
Dental hygienists/sealentsDeclares that a dental hygienist licensed under chapter 18.29 RCW may apply for endorsement by the department of health as a school sealant endorsed dental hygienist upon completion of the Washington state sealant guidelines... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2972 1999–00 |
Criminal justice costsAmends RCW 39.34.180 to provide that the state shall pay all costs for the prosecution, adjudication, sentencing, and incarceration of all offenses referred to each county by any state agency, including but not limited to the... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2973 1999–00 |
Judges/benefit paymentsProvides that the benefits of the judges of the superior courts and the courts of appeal shall be paid by the state. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2974 1999–00 |
Pssngr-only ferries/countiesProvides that any county of the state may organize a passenger -only ferry operation district. Declares that the passenger-only ferry district shall have the following powers and duties: (1) The passenger-only ferry district... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2975 1999–00 |
Boiaccumulative pollutantsThe legislature recognizes that the department of ecology has initiated a strategy to eliminate discharges of persistent bioaccumulative toxics and that phasing out mixing zones for these toxic pollutants is an important step... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2976 1999–00 |
Endangered species actThe Legislature makes a finding that there is a risk of liability for individuals performing activities that have an impact on salmon habitat, and that there is a potential that the department is liable for permitting such activities. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2977 1999–00 |
OFM/agency contractsA number of changes are made in the state budgeting, accounting, and reporting law concerning advance payments for maintenance services. A copy of the written contact for periodic maintenance services need no longer be in the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2978 1999–00 |
High tech training/grantsCreates the information technology enrollment grant program and shall be administered by the higher education coordinating board. The purpose of this grant program is to provide additional opportunities to enroll at public... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2979 1999–00 |
Juvenile sex offendersThe court may relieve an offender (other than an offender classified as risk level III) who is required to register as a result of an offense committed while the offender was a juvenile under the following circumstances: (1)if... | Laura Ruderman (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2982 1999–00 |
State-wide economic dvlpmntC Directs the Legislative Committee on Economic Development to take the lead in the development of a state-wide strategic plan for economic development. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2983 1999–00 |
TobaccoDeclares that tobacco products may not be sold or distributed in those portions of buildings or vessels that are publicly owned or leased. Provides that a violation of this act is grounds for the termination or nonrenewal of a... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2984 1999–00 |
Foster care/medical asstncMakes persons in foster care on their eighteenth birthday eligible for medical assistance until age twenty-one. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2986 1999–00 |
Enhanced 911 advisory commExtends the tenure of the enhanced 911 advisory committee to December 31, 2006. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2987 1999–00 |
Energy facilities/employeesProvides that, in addition to the classes of employees listed in RCW 41.56.030(7), the provisions of RCW 41.56.430 through 41.56.490 are also applicable to operating and maintenance employees of an agency that, on the... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2988 1999–00 |
InitiativesThe Attorney General must prepare a comprehensive summary for each initiative to the people, initiative to the legislature, and any alternative legislative measure. The comprehensive summary must include a detailed description... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2989 1999–00 |
State patrol retirement sysEstablishes a contribution rate and a postretirement cost-of-living allowance for Washington state patrol retirement system members. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2990 1999–00 |
TelecommunicationsProvides for the regulation of telecommunications contractors and installations. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2992 1999–00 |
State lands/roadsDirects the department to commence a study of state public lands to determine the existence of, and map exact locations of, all roadless areas. The study must also name each roadless area so identified, and describe its... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2996 1999–00 |
Water rights claims registryIf a person submitted a water right claim form to the DOE during the latest filing period for historical water rights and the claim was rejected by the DOE for being incomplete, the person may, under certain circumstances,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 2998 1999–00 |
Salmonid screening/Methow$ Prioritizes funding provided to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Department of Fish & Wildlife for salmonid screening in the Methow River Valley. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |
| HB 3000 1999–00 |
Individual health plansIndividuals are authorized to purchase health care plans through associations or other member-governed groups. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2000 |