Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Reams
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2810 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information will be disclosed if an adoptive parent, adoptee, or the birth parent requests the information in writing. An adoptee over the age of eighteen and adoptive parents of a minor requesting an original... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2939 1997–98 |
Property tax levy adjustmentThe inflation factor for the state property tax is reduced to zero over ten years as follows: Year Inflation Factor 1999 90% of the implicit price deflator 2000 80% of the implicit price deflator 2001 70% of the implicit price... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 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 1489 1997–98 |
Publ works/watr polltn fundsA city, town, or county planning under GMA is not required to adopt a comprehensive plan and development regulations that are consistent with the requirements of GMA in order to be eligible for grants or loans from the public... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | 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 1591 1997–98 |
Local project reviewIf a county or city is the lead agency for a project proposal and has a reasonable basis for determining that significant adverse environmental impacts are unlikely, it may consolidate the notice of application public comment... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1823 1997–98 |
Shoreline master programsIn addition to any periodic amendments, each local government subject to the Shoreline Management Act is required to formally review its entire master program at least once every ten years, and adopt amendments as appropriate.... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1938 1997–98 |
At-risk youthMental Health and Chemical Dependency . The processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary outpatient and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2198 1997–98 |
Shoreline managementProvisions for further integrating the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) with the Growth Management Act (GMA) are adopted. A new chapter for shoreline management is adopted. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2244 1997–98 |
Land use study cmmssn recommRural Intent The Legislature recognizes the importance of rural lands and rural character but seeks to recognize regional differences in rural-based economies. The legislature also recognizes the importance of agricultural lands. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2506 1997–98 |
Children & family servcs dptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1999. Transfers to the new DCFS follow the development of a reorganization plan. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3007 1997–98 |
Veterans' homes admissionAdmits disabled Filipino World War II veterans who swore an oath to American authority and who participated in military engagements with American soldiers. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2803 1997–98 |
GMA compliance timelinesThe deadlines for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA are extended. A county or city required to plan under the GMA that is making reasonable progress towards adopting its plan and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 1815 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdA petition to a Growth Management Hearings Board may only be filed by a person directly impacted by the matter on which review is being requested. A A person directly impacted @ is a person whose interest is within the zone of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1816 1997–98 |
Growth management comp plansAs part of a comprehensive plan adopted under GMA, counties may include a transition zone including lands located outside any urban growth area that are not designated as urban growth, rural, agricultural, forest, or mineral... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1070 1997–98 |
Childrn & family servcs deptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1998. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1071 1997–98 |
DSHS reorganizationOverview: The Department of Social and Health Services is reorganized by dividing its functions among four newly created agencies and the Department of Corrections. Functions of other existing agencies are also transferred to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1183 1997–98 |
Government services/competitRequires a focus upon strategies that foster cost controls and increased quality or service levels through the use of free market enterprise competition. Authorizes an agency to purchase services or the delivery of services... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1228 1997–98 |
Absentee vote countingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1475 1997–98 |
Local registrar feesThe fee charged by local registrars for a death certificate is decreased from $11 to $5 for the first copy and from $6 to $3 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. NOTE: The provisions of this bill conflict with HB... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1529 1997–98 |
[Northern Ireland investmntsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1537 1997–98 |
Signature gatherersSignature gatherers on initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be registered voters in Washington State. A person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition without... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |