Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2314 1997–98 |
Workers' comp paymnt recovryThe repayment or recoupment of industrial insurance payments induced by fraud must be demanded or ordered within three years of the discovery of the fraud. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2349 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cultural/arts orgsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a statewide competitive evaluation process to solicit and prioritize performing arts, art museum and cultural organization capital projects in... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2376 1997–98 |
Vocational excellence awardRecipients of awards must completely use the award within six years of receiving the award. Recipients who receive awards before the 1994-95 academic year must completely use the award before September 2001. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2441 1997–98 |
Electronic harassment/stalkgThe intent is to clarify that electronic communications are included in the types of conduct and actions which may constitute the crimes of harassment and stalking. For harassment, the definition of "words or conduct"... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2446 1997–98 |
Restricted drivers' licensesThe vetoed portions of HB 1940 are enacted, with the exception of the provision that would have allowed temporary restricted licenses for implied consent violations. Occupational licenses are replaced with "temporary... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2490 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, certain TRS III members and retirees receive half of the investment returns over 10 percent through a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2532 1997–98 |
Foreign protection ordersA statutory procedure for the filing and enforcement of foreign protection orders is created. "Foreign protection order" means an order related to domestic or family violence, harassment, sexual abuse, or stalking. The purpose... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2685 1997–98 |
Domstc violnce victim/advocaA testimonial privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence victim advocate. A domestic violence victim advocate may not be examined about any communication made by the victim to the advocate,... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2841 1997–98 |
Liquor control board grantsThe Board is authorized to receive federal grants, donations and other funds for improving public awareness of safety as well as health risks of alcohol and tobacco consumption by youth and the use and abuse of both alcohol... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2847 1997–98 |
Liquor license designationsModifications are made to the designations for liquor licenses issued to restaurants. A A full service restaurant @ license is changed to a A spirits, beer and wine restaurant @ license. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | 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 2929 1997–98 |
Extraordinary crime investigThe extraordinary criminal investigations assistance account is created in the state treasury. The amount is funded by an | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2931 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1998 |
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 2976 1997–98 |
RTA trains manufactureRTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3008 1997–98 |
Drug-affected childrn/motherA physician who has reasonable cause to believe an infant has been exposed to nonprescription use of controlled substances or alcohol must conduct appropriate tests to determine whether the infant is drug affected; if the test... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 3134 1997–98 |
Office of women's healthEstablishes the office of women's health. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1998 |
| HB 2610 1997–98 |
Sex offender/kidnapper regisSex offenders are required to register their employers with the county sheriff. The county sheriff is responsible for distributing sex offender background information to each employer of a level III sex offender. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2764 1997–98 |
Sexual predator registrationIn order to comply with the Wetterling Act this bill requires: Offenders in Custody. At the time a sex or kidnapping offender is released from custody, the offender must register with an official designated by the agency... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2904 1997–98 |
Emergency medical care levyProperty taxes for emergency medical purposes may be imposed for up to 10 years. The voting requirement is changed to a simple majority. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2921 1997–98 |
Residential burglaryTwo crimes of residential burglary are created (in the first and second degree) and its designated penalties. Residential burglary in the first degree is when a person enters or remains unlawfully in a dwelling other than a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2934 1997–98 |
Sexually violent predatorsSection 1. Amends RCW 71.09.010 as follows: Findings. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |