Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Anderson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1782 1997–98 |
Downtown/neighbrhd revitalizThe Washington Main Street program is established in statute and various incentives are provided to assist in the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Business and Occupation Tax Credit. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2358 1997–98 |
Managed mental health careSets forth the following managed public mental health care principles: Collaboration among consumers, providers, and payers; Services directed by the consumers' needs and desires, whenever possible; Adequacy to meet the needs... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2492 1997–98 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe ratio of the caseload per case manager is reduced from its current level of 109 clients to one case manager to a maximum average ratio of 75 clients to one case manager. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2512 1997–98 |
Excellence in math grantThe SPI will establish an Excellence in Mathematics Grant program. One purpose of the program is to assist elementary and middle school students in mathematics instruction. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2601 1997–98 |
End-of-life issues studyThe Governor is directed to form a commission to study end-of-life issues and make recommendations to the Legislature on state policies and private sector practices affecting persons approaching the end of life. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2861 1997–98 |
Tourism developmentA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2975 1997–98 |
Distressed county jobs/tx exThe distressed county sales and use tax for public facilities is increased from 0.04 percent to 0.12 percent. The use of the money is restricted to public facilities listed in the economic development section of the county = s... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2325 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceSection 1 amends RCW 9.95.062(2). No Stay Pending Appeal of Domestic Violence Conviction . Adds felony domestic violence offenses [1] to list of offenses for which a stay of execution of a judgment of conviction shall not by... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 2494 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health (DOH) is directed to adopt a temporary worker building code by administrative rule. The temporary worker building code governs the construction, alteration, or repair of temporary worker housing and... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1103 1997–98 |
Survivor benefits eligibiltyThe beneficiary of a disability retiree, or a disability retirement applicant, has the option of choosing between the active member and disability retiree death benefit if the member dies within 60 days after applying for a... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1127 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1298 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationLegislative findings are made relating to the benefits of allowing greater flexibility in designing compensatory mitigation proposals. Compensatory mitigation is broadly defined to provide flexibility in the location, timing,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1503 1997–98 |
Dept of health statutesTechnical changes are made to professional credentialing programs administered by the Department of Health. Double amendments enacted in 1995 are combined into one section in the law providing immunity from liability for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1524 1997–98 |
Commercial salmon licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1748 1997–98 |
Maritime tradeOn or before January 1, 1998, vessels that are owned by nonresidents and used for personal use and enjoyment, and are validly registered in another state, are allowed to remain within this state for no more than six months... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |