All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1409 1999–00 |
Child welfare servicesProvides that upon the request of a member of the legislature, the ombudsman shall ask a complainant to authorize the release to the member of all information related to the complaint. If the complainant agrees to a release of... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1410 1999–00 |
Community gardensDeclares an intent to support the development of community gardens through the services of the cooperative extension of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1411 1999–00 |
Telecomm and energy taxesOverview of How Telecommunications, Gas, & Electrical Services Are Taxed : Combining state and local taxes together, the table illustrates the highest rates of excise taxation for telecommunications (telecom), gas, and... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1412 1999–00 |
Eluding pursuing police vehiIncreases penalties for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1414 1999–00 |
Utility system capital costsLimits charges for water, sewer, natural gas, drainage utility, and drainage system capital costs to rate-based user charges. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1415 1999–00 |
Low-income home buyers/taxC Reduces the real estate excise tax on sales of residences to low-income first-time home buyers. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1416 1999–00 |
Medical equipmnt/modificatnsDeclares that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of home medical equipment to an individual for personal use by the individual or a member of the individual's immediate family. Declares that the provisions... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1417 1999–00 |
Mobile home park purchaseMakes an appropriation of two million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, from the general fund to the department of community, trade, and economic development for deposit into the mobile home park purchase... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1418 1999–00 |
Tenant informational brochurRequires a landlord to provide tenants with a brochure that explains the tenant's rights and responsibilities under chapter 59.20 RCW. This brochure must be made available to the tenant at the time the lease or rental... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1419 1999–00 |
Earthquake insuranceProvides that, as part of the information provided to consumers electronically by the commissioner through the internet, the commissioner shall provide information on earthquake insurance and the risks of earthquakes in Washington. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1423 1999–00 |
Investment board disclosureThe open public records exemption relating to the State Investment Board is expanded to include financial, commercial, or other related information about a private entity = s business operation when the information relates to... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1424 1999–00 |
Firearms storage$ Provides that, under certain circumstances, a person is guilty of the crime of reckless endangerment for leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to and does gain access to it. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1426 1999–00 |
Educational staff positions$ The state teacher salary allocation schedule will recognize years of professional experience gained outside the school systems for certain certified health professionals employed in public schools as educational staff associates. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1427 1999–00 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating the public disclosure laws are increased and certain activities are limited if a person or entity fails to comply with an order relating to the public disclosure laws: 1) Enforcement by the PDC The... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1428 1999–00 |
Independent campaign expendiA person who makes an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more in support of a candidate, in opposition to a candidate's opponent, or in support or opposition to a ballot proposition within 21 days of an election must file a... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1429 1999–00 |
Failure to summon assistanceDuty to rescue a victim. A new crime of A failing to give reasonable assistance @ is created. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1430 1999–00 |
Credit card late feesA credit card company may not impose a late fee on the monthly payment of a Washington credit card holder when that payment is mailed on or before the due date. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1431 1999–00 |
Y2K/financial institutionsRequires every bank, savings bank, savings and loan, and credit union to provide a written notice to all its customers with Washington addresses disclosing: (1) Whether the financial institution is considered year 2000... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1433 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionC Prohibits a person who has been convicted of a sex offense that resulted in the conception and birth of a child from bringing a paternity action with respect to the child. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1434 1999–00 |
Nonprofit convention promotnC Amounts received by nonprofit corporations as payments or contributions for the promotion of conventions and tourism are exempt from B&O tax, if these amounts are received from the state, counties, cities, towns, municipal... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1435 1999–00 |
Horse racing comm/recrd infoProvides that criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data may be disseminated by a criminal justice agency to the Washington state horse racing commission for any purpose associated with the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1436 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn co. ratesThe Legislature declares that ROR regulation is not the most efficient way of facilitating telecommunication infrastructure improvements while keeping rates for basic service low. The Legislature declares that price cap... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1437 1999–00 |
Public works/contrctr selectAuthorizes governmental entities that award publicly funded contracts to select contractors using the lowest responsible bidder method. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1438 1999–00 |
Public contract biddingGeneral contractors are required to name each subcontractor whose subcontract amount is more than 10 percent of the bid price on the submitted bid. Failure to name each subcontractor, or naming two or more subcontractors for... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1439 1999–00 |
Airport sitingFinds that airports are notoriously difficult to site in populated areas, even when the proposed airport may not be built for twenty or thirty years. Regional governments may recognize the need for a new airport, and perhaps... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |