Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1374 1997–98 |
Alternate teacher certifictnAlternative teaching certification must be available beginning in the 1998-99 school year. A school district may apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to obtain an alternative teaching certificate for an individual. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2309 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptn denialProperty tax exemption denial notices may be sent by regular mail rather than certified mail. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2315 1997–98 |
Excise/property tax corrctnsClarification is made that only mortgage brokers are exempt from paying B&O taxes on money received from borrowers and held in trust for payment of third party costs. This clarification applies retroactively to July 27, 1997. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2335 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatedThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: (a)Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; (b)Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2566 1997–98 |
Laundry service/taxSales of laundry service by any person to nonprofit health care facilities is not a retail sale. As a result of this change, these activities are no longer subject to the retail sales tax, and the B&O tax classification... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2849 1997–98 |
Student achievemnt accntbltyK-4 Reading Accountability System : CSL's recommendations regarding a statewide accountability system for K-4 reading are enacted. Additionally, by December 1, 2000, SPI must report to the Senate and House education committees... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2871 1997–98 |
Agricultural land classifctnA new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2933 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical warehouses/txWholesalers of prescription drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax rate is reduced from 0.484 percent of gross income to 0.138 percent of gross income. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1223 1997–98 |
Tenant public nuisance activThe tenant has a duty not to engage in any gang-related activity that renders people in at least two or more dwelling units or residences insecure with respect to their lives or the use of their property, or that injures or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2542 1997–98 |
Rural counties/growth managmPermissive procedures are established to allow any county under 50,000 population that either opted into the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) (Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Kittitas, Pacific,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2724 1997–98 |
Enforcemnt moneys/leg ovrsgtAn appropriation is required for expenditure of any moneys received by the state in regulatory enforcement actions, including penalties, fines, and settlements. The unanticipated receipt process cannot be used to spend... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1309 1997–98 |
Disarming law officerA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1408 1997–98 |
Carrying concealed pistolA valid CPL issued in another state exempts a person from the requirement of a Washington CPL in order to conceal a pistol on his or her person. A person with an out-of-state CPL must carry the CPL with him or her when... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2339 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingWetlands mitigation banking is specifically authorized. A state agency or local government may approve use of credits from a bank for mitigation required under a permit issued or approved by the agency or local government. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1172 1997–98 |
Sex offender registrationSex and kidnapping offenders must notify the sheriff of a change of address within 72 hours of moving. The agency with jurisdiction over a developmentally disabled sex or kidnapping offender must notify the Division of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1221 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by a person with a suspended or revoked driver = s license. An impounded vehicle may only be released pursuant to a written order from the agency that ordered the impound. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 203, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1781 1997–98 |
Supervised offender monitorThe Attorney General (AG) may contract with the Department of Corrections, and any other state, local or private agency interested in implementing a supervision management and recidivist tracking program. All programs must... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1992 1997–98 |
Workplace safetyThe director of the Department of Labor and Industries must convene a meeting of persons impacted by the department = s adoption of significant legislative rules no later than 20 business days before the rules take effect. The... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2402 1997–98 |
Court records preservationCounty clerks may store document reproductions electronically if either of the following conditions is met: (1)the electronic reproductions are continuously updated, and if necessary, transferred to another medium to ensure... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2500 1997–98 |
Fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. Language is made gender neutral. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2885 1997–98 |
Drunk driving penaltiesAlternatives to the mandatory minimum jail sentences for a first-time DUI offender are provided. For a first-time offender with a BAC below 0.15, the court may order that in lieu of one day in jail the offender is subject to... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |