Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Gombosky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | 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 1783 1997–98 |
Campaign finance & reportingEnacts this law directing the adoption of voluntary campaign spending limits for state election contests and inducements to encourage acceptance of these voluntary spending limits, as follows: (1) The amount of any individual... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1803 1997–98 |
Voluntary work force reductnA person who voluntarily participates in an employer initiated reduction-in-force is not disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits if the following conditions are met: (1) the employer initiated a work force... | Alex Wood (D-3) | 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 1863 1997–98 |
Child care needsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to train 250 recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to become child care providers or child care teachers. State grant funds administered by the Office of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1877 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationTobacco sampling Distributing tobacco products using samples is prohibited. Any person who violates this prohibition may be guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1878 1997–98 |
Parent & educatn partnershpsA Parenting Task Force is established. The task force will study parent and education partnerships in education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1892 1997–98 |
Senior citizens/property taxRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1967 1997–98 |
Early retirementDesignates criteria for early retirement benefits. Provides that, in order to ensure that the state derives the expected benefits from the early retirement provisions of this act, no state agency may engage through personal... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2021 1997–98 |
Service animals/health risksDirects the department of health to conduct a risk analysis for various public and private locations based on different animals used as service animals. Based on the risk analysis, the department shall issue rules and provide... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2033 1997–98 |
Transportatn beneft distrctsThe total general indebtedness limitation, including both voter approved and nonvoter approved general indebtedness, that a transportation benefit district may incur is increased from an amount not exceeding 1 and one-quarter... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2037 1997–98 |
H.S. student volunteersEncourages high schools to provide opportunities for students to volunteer services to community social and educational organizations. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2061 1997–98 |
Child care center employeesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for experience and education. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2065 1997–98 |
Automotive repair choiceDeclares that an insurer may not require, direct, or otherwise induce a third-party claimant to utilize a specific automotive repair facility or one from a list of automotive repair facilities maintained or prepared by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2075 1997–98 |
Tax increment financingThe existing statutes authorizing the community redevelopment financing program is repealed and the tax increment financing program (TIF) is created. Any city with a population of 100,000 or more may enter into agreements with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2087 1997–98 |
Community empowermentThe state = s Community Empowerment Zone program is expanded and additional incentives are created to encourage public and private reinvestment in the area. Community Empowerment Zones. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2095 1997–98 |
Mediation confidentialityProvides that postdecree mediation required pursuant to a parenting plan need not be private and confidential. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2116 1997–98 |
Legislative districtsDeclares that each legislative district will be divided into two subdistricts, A and B. Subdistricts must have populations as nearly equal as is practicable, excluding nonresident military personnel, based on the population in... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2122 1997–98 |
Higher ed transportatn feesRepeals RCW 28B.130.020. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2129 1997–98 |
Minimum wageDeclares that beginning January 1, 1998, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be five dollars and fifty cents per hour. Beginning January 1, 1999, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be six dollars per hour. Beginning... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2132 1997–98 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that the Washington state minimum wage law and wage claim laws do not require payment of interest on back wages owed and do not authorize adequate penalties against violators. To improve compliance, the department of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2138 1997–98 |
Special fuel tax exemptionExempts motor vehicles that are: (1) Owned and operated by an institution of higher education; and (2) used solely in research and development activities for the testing of alternative fuels to power vehicles. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2139 1997–98 |
New businesses/B & O taxExempts new businesses from business and occupation tax. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2153 1997–98 |
Health insur grievancesDirects the insurance commissioner to adopt by rule a standardized grievance procedure for enrollees of all health carriers. The standard grievance procedure must be available for all enrollees to file complaints about any... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |