Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Frank Chopp
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1134 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationProvides for the regulation and control of tobacco products. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1145 1997–98 |
Work force employment/trainRequires that revenues from the tax imposed under RCW 50.24.018 that exceed the limit that may be deposited in the employment and training trust fund are to be deposited in the unemployment insurance trust fund. Repeals RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1177 1997–98 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1256 1997–98 |
Basic skills trainingA business and occupation tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored basic skills training for employees. The basic skills training must be provided by the employer or a qualified training... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1529 1997–98 |
[Northern Ireland investmntsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1543 1997–98 |
Juvenile violence preventionThe Legislature finds that community deterioration and family disintegration are increasing problems in the state. One clear indicator of this damage is juvenile crime and violence. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1723 1997–98 |
Youth tobacco preventn prgrmProvides that, in addition to the taxes provided in RCW 82.24.020, there is imposed and shall be collected, an additional tax upon the sale, use, consumption, handling, possession, or distribution of cigarettes, in an amount... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1737 1997–98 |
Gen. fund expenditure limitProvides that the expenditure limit for fiscal year 1996 is the expenditure limit issued by the office of financial management in July 1996 and as adjusted in accordance with RCW 43.135.035(4) and 43.135.060(2). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1738 1997–98 |
Fiscal growth factor definedRevises RCW 43.135.025 to declare that "fiscal growth factor" means the average of the sum of inflation and population change of the five to twenty-five year old age cohort for each of the prior three fiscal years. Provides... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1753 1997–98 |
Family leaveProvides that an employee is entitled to forty-eight hours of family health and education leave during any twenty-four-month period to: (1) Accompany the employee's child under eighteen years old during an appointment for... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1763 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling programThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a program on the prevention of and education on compulsive gambling. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1766 1997–98 |
Job creatn progrm accountabiAll state agencies that provide state assistance to private business must establish goals for wage and benefit levels and job creation or retention. State assistance is defined as a grant, loan, tax deferral, or tax abatement... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1789 1997–98 |
Industrial appeals judgesRequires the board of industrial insurance appeals to pay Washington state bar association membership fees for all industrial appeals judges. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1869 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionFinds that in developing its rural element under RCW 36.70A.070(5), a county should foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character that: Will help preserve rural-based economies and traditional rural... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1989 1997–98 |
Internatnl ferry closuresAs part of the public participation process regarding levels of service, the Department of Transportation must consider the impact of loss tourism on the local community and the state on ferry runs between Washington and... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1995 1997–98 |
State employee whistleblowrsImproper governmental action is redefined to include action which results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of public funds or public resources; violates any federal or state law or rule; or which is of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |