Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Koster
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2696 1997–98 |
Timber compensating taxesThe assessor is directed to classify as forest land (current use valuation) land acquired in an exchange with a government entity for other forest land in Washington. The back tax exception for transfers to a governmental... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 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 2719 1997–98 |
Student transport by emplyeeDeclares that it is an act of unprofessional conduct for a school district employee to provide transportation services to a student after school hours without the written authorization of the student's parent or legal... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2726 1997–98 |
Child rape seriousnss increaRape of a Child in the First Degree. Changes the seriousness level to the maximum level XV, which is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2743 1997–98 |
Street rodsRevises regulations pertaining to street rods. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2744 1997–98 |
Hobby vehicle zoningProvides that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automotive collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2745 1997–98 |
Vehicle emissions/older carsRevises RCW 70.120.010 to pertain to motor vehicles less than thirty years old. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2746 1997–98 |
School revenues distributionState and federal forest revenues currently calculated as an offset to allocation of state funds are to be provided to school districts without commensurate deduction of state allocations for basic education. Distribution of... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2760 1997–98 |
Foster parent legal counselThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract with members of the State Bar Association to represent foster parents under investigation by the Department. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2629 1997–98 |
HOV lane useRevises RCW 46.61.165 relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2673 1997–98 |
Boundary review boardsThe various types of boundary changes that are exempt from potential review by a boundary review board are included under a single statute. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2674 1997–98 |
Local trans project tx shareDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of streets, roads, highways, and similar facilities by the local government which impact a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1443 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe three types of HPA permits issued by the department are established in statute. The standard and expedited permits are written permits. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1612 1997–98 |
Highway design-build proceduLegislative intent to use a contracting procedure that facilitates the construction of transportation systems in a more timely manner is declared. DOT is directed to develop, by January 1, 1998, a process for awarding... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2579 1997–98 |
Critical water supply areasRecognizes that cities and towns are generally not required to provide water service beyond their boundaries, but citizens of the state who live in critical water supply service areas need to be assured that water service will... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2580 1997–98 |
School constructn/prev wageExempts public schools and educational service districts from prevailing wages related to construction of school facilities. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2520 1997–98 |
K-12 facility constrctn/taxAuthorizes a tax exemption on the state share of labor and services on K-12 facility construction. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1015 1997–98 |
General aviation fundingDeclares that it is the policy of the state that taxes on fuel including aviation fuel be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |