Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ida Ballasiotes
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1214 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsThe Sentencing Reform Act rules require that when establishing presumptive ranges, the minimum term of confinement must be no less than 75 percent of the maximum term. Manslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1238 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain judges as supreme court and court of appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1283 1997–98 |
Economic development progrmsMain Street Program: The Washington Main Street Program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) by statute. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1404 1997–98 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross receipts from punchboards and pull tabs is changed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1575 1997–98 |
Adult entertainmentA model act for the regulation of live adult entertainment establishments is created. Findings of fact are enumerated relating that adult entertainment establishments require specific supervision due to the secondary adverse... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1934 1997–98 |
Inmate funds deductionsThe mandatory deductions taken from the first $100 per month received by an inmate from outside sources is reduced from 35 percent to 15 percent. The 20 percent cost of incarceration deduction is eliminated. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2285 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice T.O.Declares an intent to strengthen the juvenile justice system, restore integrity to the process, enhance personal safety, and safeguard society from violent youthful offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3072 1997–98 |
Second Chance CorporationProhibits further state contracting with Second Chance Corporation. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2943 1997–98 |
Crim justice worker privacyNew Section Created C RCW 9A.46.---. Crime of Invading Privacy of Criminal Justice Worker. Creates a new gross misdemeanor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2944 1997–98 |
CTED restructuredEffective July 1, 1998, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is renamed the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development is created. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2828 1997–98 |
Execution witnessesThe list of witnesses who may attend an inmate execution includes a maximum of two law enforcement officers, chosen by the chief law enforcement officer, who were responsible for investigating the associated criminal case and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2853 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actThere is a legislative declaration that palliative sedation is a widely accepted ethical medical practice and is not unlawful in this state when consented to by an informed patient. The patient has a right to make voluntary... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2884 1997–98 |
Legislative bill sponsorshipProvides that each legislator may introduce as primary sponsor no more than five bills in each regular session of the legislature. Authorizes a legislator to introduce as primary sponsor legislation requested by departments or... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2903 1997–98 |
Health carrier incentivesProvides that no health carrier nor provider network or organization shall use payment methodologies, such as bonuses, incentives, or withholding of financial compensation, that directly or indirectly encourage any physician,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2771 1997–98 |
Students/malicious harassmntProvides that, where sexual and other malicious harassment are particularly pernicious threats to school safety, the legislature intends to require that public school districts establish, publicize and enforce policies... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2798 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation (B&O) tax credits is authorized. Any person with a B&O tax liability may purchase tax credits. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2799 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrRequires a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter before an individual engages in the trade of pipefitting. Requires a certificate of competency as a journeyman plumber, journeyman pipefitter, or fuel gas piping... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2820 1997–98 |
Severely disabled/employmentThe persons covered by the supported employment program for state agencies is altered from persons with developmental disabilities to persons with the most A severe disabilities. @ A Severe disabilities @ is defined, by... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2733 1997–98 |
Vehicle warranties/motr homeApplies the new motor vehicle warranty to portions of a vehicle used as a mobile dwelling. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2757 1997–98 |
Medical research/training/txExempts from taxation property of nonprofit organizations providing medical research or training of medical personnel. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |