Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Mielke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2785 2001–02 |
Prprty tx interest/penalties$ Reduces the interest rate on delinquent property taxes from 12 percent to 7 percent. | Dan Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 2002 |
| HB 2726 2001–02 |
Sales tax equalizationProvides that, on July 1, 2002, the treasurer shall transfer three million dollars from the state general fund to the county sales and use tax equalization account. Provides that, on July 1st of each fiscal year thereafter,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2730 2001–02 |
Ergonomics rulesDeclares that rules dealing with musculoskeletal disorders, adopted on May 26, 2000, by the director, and codified as WAC 296-62-05101 through 296-62-05176, shall have no force or effect. Declares that the director shall not... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 25, 2002 |
| HB 2704 2001–02 |
Right to a speedy trial$ Establishes rules regarding the time period for bringing a criminal defendant to trial in superior court, courts of limited jurisdiction, and juvenile court, which are similar to existing court rules with a number of differences. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| HB 2705 2001–02 |
Ecology department studies$ Authorizes local governments to discuss and dispute the findings of studies conducted by the Department of Ecology. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2002 |
| HB 2651 2001–02 |
Fire protection dstrcts/levy$ Permits fire protection districts to impose an additional regular property tax of $0.25 per $1,000 of value for up to ten years with voter approval. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2652 2001–02 |
Impounded vehiclesProvides that a transfer of ownership is perfected by a report of sale that has been properly addressed and deposited postpaid in the United States mail and is deemed to have been received by the department on the date of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2653 2001–02 |
Transfer of vehicle$ Creates a "certificate of ownership in beneficiary form" in which an owner of a motor vehicle or trailer may name a beneficiary to take ownership of the vehicle or trailer upon the owner's death. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2656 2001–02 |
TANF exemptions$ Defines the hardship exemption to the 60 month TANF time limit as including only recipients that are physically or mentally incapacitated, recipients caring for a physically or mentally incapacitated family members, and... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2674 2001–02 |
School buses/USA flagProvides for the safe display of flags on school buses and other school vehicles. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 2002 |
| HB 2586 2001–02 |
Pblc disclosure commission$ The PDC may not make unsolicited disseminations of complaints prior to scheduling a formal hearing without a formal public records request. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 2002 |
| HB 2523 2001–02 |
Limitation of actions$ Limits the liability of facilities that are required, under a government contract, to accept certain clients for any damages sustained or caused by the clients. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2535 2001–02 |
Motorcycle skills educationAuthorizes the department to enter into agreements to review and certify that a private motorcycle skills education course meets educational standards equivalent to those required of courses conducted under the motorcycle... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2002 |
| HB 2474 2001–02 |
Eluding police vehicle$ Raises the penalty for attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle from a class C to a class B felony and increases its seriousness level for sentencing purposes from a level I to level II. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2480 2001–02 |
Property tx relief$ Prohibits the county assessor from keeping copies of federal income tax returns used for verification of income in the Senior Citizens Property Tax Relief Program. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2481 2001–02 |
Animals for fightingIncreases the penalties for using animals for fighting. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2482 2001–02 |
Criminal gang activityFinds and declares that: (1) Criminal gang activity is a prevalent problem throughout this state and gang violence has had a tremendous impact on our communities and families; (2) Gang members often view their gang as their... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2497 2001–02 |
Motorcycle helmetDeclares that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker... | Ed Orcutt (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2002 |
| HB 2368 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife committee$ Creates a Legislative Fish and Wildlife Committee consisting of 12 members. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 2002 |
| HB 1013 2001–02 |
Hunting/fishing license feesProvides that the transaction fee shall not exceed two percent of the value of the license transaction, excluding any applicable dealer fees. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1014 2001–02 |
Forest fire suppression acct$ Requires unexpended funds in the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account to remain in the account instead of lapsing into the state general fund. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1017 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife vhcl permit$ Directs the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue one lands use permit with the initial purchase of an annual hunting or fishing license, but not with the purchase of subsequent licenses. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1020 2001–02 |
Fish & wildlife vhcl permit$ Requires the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to issue two WDFW lands vehicle use permits ( ? decals @ ) with the purchase of a hunting, fishing, trapping, or combination license. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1021 2001–02 |
Motorcycle helmet definitionProvides that "motorcycle helmet" means a protective covering for the head consisting of a hard outer shell, padding adjacent to and inside the outer shell, and a neck or chin strap type retention system with a sticker... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |
| HB 1033 2001–02 |
Local air authorities1)A state legislator, at his or her discretion, may opt to serve on the board of directors for the local air pollution control authority representing his or her home county, provided that the local authority serves two or more... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2002 |