Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Maryann Mitchell
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2180 1997–98 |
Freight mobility projectsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2366 1997–98 |
Good samaritan disease testsAny good samaritan who comes in contact with bodily fluids while rendering emergency assistance may receive infectious disease testing free of charge from the public health department of the county of his or her residence, if... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2442 1997–98 |
Disabled parking permitsFour key issue areas are addressed in this bill: 1) Permit Identification : Each permit holder will receive a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture and name of the permit holder, as well as the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2508 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2525 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs are the only type of stud approved for use in snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington, beginning January 1, 1999. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2570 1997–98 |
Juv offender residentl facilThe Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) will conduct a special study of JRA residential group care facilities used for community placement of juveniles committed to the department for confinement. WSIPP must... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2582 1997–98 |
Trans improvemnt board bondsReferences to the highway bond retirement account contained within TIB bond authorizations are changed to the TIB bond retirement account. The TIB bond retirement account shall retain 80 percent of interest earned. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2613 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2902 1997–98 |
WorkFirst program vendorsFor the implementation of WorkFirst, DSHS may contract with public or private entities for services ordinarily provided by civil service employees, regardless of rights created by state civil service law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2925 1997–98 |
Water systemsInterties may be used to develop new sources of supply to meet future demands if the water system is making efficient use of existing sources of supply and the use of water is consistent with local land use plans and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2964 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn planRTPO board membership is modified. Any member of the House of Representatives or the state Senate whose districts are within the boundaries of the regional transportation planning organization are considered ex-officio,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2983 1997–98 |
Developmntl disabled residenLegislative intent is declared that the department encourage the development of residential living arrangements through contracts with private nonprofit organizations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2989 1997–98 |
Guardians/guardians ad litemThe recommendations of the Guardian Certification Study Committee are adopted with respect to certification and disciplining requirements. Certified professional guardians are charged a fee for certification. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3120 1997–98 |
Lottery revenue distributionThe state lottery must not give cash bonuses or cash marketing incentives to retailers without specific legislative appropriation. The apportionment of total revenues to the general fund must comply with the proportion... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3132 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. The total 1997-99 supplemental budget is $133.9 million, which brings the revised biennial transportation appropriation to $3.030 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 1998 |
| HB 2454 1997–98 |
Offenders in schoolsIf a school district knows that a student is adjudicated or convicted of a sex offense the school district is prohibited from placing the student in a public school with other children more than three years younger than the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2810 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information will be disclosed if an adoptive parent, adoptee, or the birth parent requests the information in writing. An adoptee over the age of eighteen and adoptive parents of a minor requesting an original... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2829 1997–98 |
Abuse reportsReligious volunteers and personnel working in a religious institution are added to the list of mandatory reporters. Members of the clergy or priests who in their professional capacity are told of abuse or neglect may not... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |