Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Shirley Hankins
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1153 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentencingDeclares an intent to ensure that the penalties imposed for rape and indecent liberties are significant and that the victims of rape and indecent liberties will be better able to lead lives free of fear knowing that the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1440 1997–98 |
Safety belt enforcementRevises RCW 46.61.688 to delete the provision which limited enforcement of the requirement to a situation where the law enforcement officer had detained a driver for a violation of some other law. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1442 1997–98 |
Emergency vehicle liabilityThe privilege of a driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to exceed the maximum speed limits is changed. When responding to an emergency call, pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1597 1997–98 |
Coin-op car wash/tax exemptnExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1654 1997–98 |
School district auditsDirects the state auditor to contract with public accountants certified in Washington to carry out those portions of the duties under chapter 43.09 RCW of conducting financial audits of public school districts organized under... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1656 1997–98 |
Public transportation ratesProvides for charges as allowed under the federal Americans with disabilities act for public conveyance or transportation of eligible persons. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1682 1997–98 |
Architect intern trainingIncludes a requirement in RCW 18.08.350 for completion of a structured intern training program. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1814 1997–98 |
Board of pilotage commissnrsRevises RCW 88.16.010 to replace the administrator of the office of marine safety as an ex officio member of the board of pilotage commissioners with a public member experienced in marine incident investigation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1844 1997–98 |
Voter registratn identifictnDeclares that "identification sufficient to identify the applicant" means a Washington state driver's license, identicard issued by the department of licensing under RCW 46.20.117, United States passport, or United States... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1857 1997–98 |
Public service companiesThe law requiring public service companies engaging in sales to keep separate accounts is extended to the affiliates of such companies, and to nonregulated services such as, but not limited to, advertising. In addition, an... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1976 1997–98 |
Community growth fundingThe state real estate excise tax (REET) is reduced by 10 percent from 1.28 percent to 1.152 percent and a new county real estate excise tax of an equivalent amount (.128 percent) is authorized. The new county tax can be... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2016 1997–98 |
Ballot measures/AG commentsThe attorney general may add to the summary of any proposed state initiative or referendum ballot measure a comment on the constitutionality and enforceability of the ballot measure, if the attorney general is firmly convinced... | Val Ogden (D-49) | 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 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2235 1997–98 |
Savings accountsCreates the savings recovery account. Creates the education savings account. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |