Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Buck
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2836 1997–98 |
Fish run recovery pilot projA pilot program is created in southwest Washington within the habitat area classified as evolutionarily significant unit 4 (ESU 4) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address steelhead recovery. The pilot... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 19, 1998 |
| HB 2537 1997–98 |
Shellfish sanitary controlIf a person's certificate of approval or license to harvest, transport, process, cull, shuck, pack, or ship shellfish in commercial quantities or for sale for human consumption is suspended, revoked or denied because that... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2797 1997–98 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclThe number of public members on the Natural Heritage Advisory Council is increased from four members to five. This yields a 15-member committee composed of five experts, five public members from various regions in the state,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2837 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept proprtyThe Legislature finds that the Department of Fish and Wildlife manages property in the state where the department no longer uses the property for fish hatchery operations and where the location of the property impedes further... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1195 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance proofWritten proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided upon request of a licensing service representative in the course of his or her official duties. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1352 1997–98 |
DOT environmental mitigationThe environmental mitigation revolving fund, which is not tied to programmed transportation projects, is created to finance the acquisition and development of environmental mitigation sites in advance of transportation project... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1846 1997–98 |
Voter registration listsFirst-class city registrars no longer supply such lists directly to county auditors. The state registrar supplies a separate list every month to each county auditor of persons residing in the county for whom a death... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2705 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2967 1997–98 |
Wildlife emergency feedingThe Legislature recognizes that wintering wildlife should exist under natural conditions supported by suitable habitat. The Legislature also recognizes, however, that it is in the public interest to feed wildlife on an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3132 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. The total 1997-99 supplemental budget is $133.9 million, which brings the revised biennial transportation appropriation to $3.030 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 1998 |
| HB 2670 1997–98 |
Growth management planningThe preference state agencies must grant to counties and cities planning under the GMA when awarding grants or loans to finance public facilities is eliminated. Rep. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2725 1997–98 |
PDC subpoenasThe Public Disclosure Commission = s subpoena power is restricted. The Public Disclosure Commission must obtain a court order in order to issue a subpoena in connection with its investigations and hearings. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3114 1997–98 |
Tipped employees health insuAn employer may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $5.15 per hour, if the employer offers health insurance coverage to the employer = s full time and qualified part time employees. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2492 1997–98 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe ratio of the caseload per case manager is reduced from its current level of 109 clients to one case manager to a maximum average ratio of 75 clients to one case manager. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2583 1997–98 |
Ag college trust landsWith regard to the pooling issue, references to the pooling of funds within the resource management cost account are removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1127 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1324 1997–98 |
Metals mining & milling feeThe Department of Ecology takes over responsibility from the Department of Revenue for the collection of metals mining and milling fees. As a result, the Department of Revenue has no role in the administration of metals mining... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1524 1997–98 |
Commercial salmon licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |