Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Van Luven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1173 1997–98 |
Economic development boardThe Washington State Economic Development Board (Board) is created. The Board is responsible for the development of a long-term state economic development strategy. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1226 1997–98 |
Public facilities fundingThe public facilities construction loan revolving account is amended to accept 100 percent of the revenue stream from the repayment of principal and interest on loans made under the Community Economic Revitalization Board... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1229 1997–98 |
College textbook taxationExempts college textbooks from sales and use taxes. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | 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 1287 1997–98 |
Low-income housing/tax exempMulti-unit housing, rented to low-income households, is exempt from the state property tax under the following conditions: 1. The housing has four or more rental units; 2. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1329 1997–98 |
Prop managemnt compnies/B&OBusiness and occupation tax does not apply to amounts received by a property management company for the payment of gross wages or benefits to on-site personnel when paid from property management trust accounts. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1333 1997–98 |
Distressed areas/tax deferrlThe sales and use tax deferral program for distressed areas is expanded to include machinery and equipment rented for the construction and/or installation of an eligible investment. For example, if a business in a distressed... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1335 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcThe Task Force on Tourism Promotion and Marketing (Task Force) is created. The Task Force is created to study tourism promotion and issues related to the establishment of a private commission to market Washington state and its... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1384 1997–98 |
Manufacturing tax exemptionSales Tax Exemption If a purchaser does not provide a machinery and equipment sales tax exemption certificate to the seller and retain a copy of the certificate or a summary of the exempt sales, then he or she is subject to... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1401 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | 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 1450 1997–98 |
Time share resort proprty/txTimeshare resort properties, which are held in trust primarily for occupancy by the trust beneficiaries, are exempt from sales tax, hotel-motel tax, and B&O tax. This exemption applies to income from both timeshare... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1477 1997–98 |
Urban stabilization actDeclares an intent to provide for the allocation of a portion of state and local retail sales and business and occupation taxes for a limited period of time to assist in the financing of needed health and safety improvements,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1484 1997–98 |
Comm & tech coll salariesCommunity and technical college boards of trustees will award faculty salary increments based on local agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will include in its biennial budgets the cost to fund... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1486 1997–98 |
Moneys collected on beerRevises RCW 66.24.290 to lower the tax on beer. Declares that the moneys collected shall be distributed as follows: Twenty percent shall be distributed to counties in the same manner as under RCW 66.08.200; and eighty percent... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1495 1997–98 |
Alternative trade organiztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to provide technical assistance in the development of Alternative Trade Organizations (ATO). An ATO is a nonprofit organization that links state and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1498 1997–98 |
Mental health practnr recrdsProvides that a person performing a utilization review of services provided by a mental health practitioner for a health carrier or lawful third party payer is limited to access to the records of persons covered by the... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1532 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe Governor will appoint one student to each governing board at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. Student board members will hold... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1540 1997–98 |
Contributns to higher ed/taxCompanies who contribute to eligible institutions of higher education will receive credit against their business and occupation or public utility tax liability. Contribution means a gift of cash or tangible personal property... | Don Carlson (R-49) | 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 1569 1997–98 |
Constructn & remodeling/taxProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1665 1997–98 |
Property tax determinationFinds and declares: (1) Real property taxes should be stabilized, uniform, and predictable; (2) the 1996 assessed value of real property shall constitute the standard for determining true and fair value for taxation purposes;... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1688 1997–98 |
Fire departments/taxesExempts fire departments from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |