Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgia Gardner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5615 1999–00 |
Transportation accounts$ Eliminates obsolete transportation accounts. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 22, 1999 |
| SB 5234 1999–00 |
Custodial sexual misconduct$ Creates a new crime of custodial sexual misconduct C in the first degree as a class C felony and, in the second degree, as a gross misdemeanor. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5253 1999–00 |
Sex offendr/real estate licn$ The Department of Licensing may suspend, deny, or revoke the license of a real estate broker or salesperson who is a sex offender for as long as the offender is required to be registered. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5772 1999–00 |
Domestic violnc victm recrds$ Records of former participants of the Address Confidentiality Program are no longer subject to disclosure. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 20, 1999 |
| SB 5734 1999–00 |
Mother Joseph Day$ Designates April 16, as Mother Joseph day, and September 4 as Marcus Whitman day, as unpaid non-legal days of recognition. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 16, 1999 |
| SB 5185 1999–00 |
Highway work done by state$ The project limit for activities that may be contracted out or performed by state work forces is increased from $30,000 to $50,000, and is increased to $60,000 on July 1, 2005. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 5509 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insurance$ Allows the Insurance Commissioner to create a Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office and Holocaust Insurance Company Registry to assist Holocaust survivors, heirs, and beneficiaries recover improperly denied insurance proceeds... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 15, 1999 |
| SB 5446 1999–00 |
Local campaign fundingThe prohibition on the use of public funds to finance political campaigns for local offices is eliminated. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 16, 1999 |
| HB 1939 1997–98 |
Reserve law enforcmnt offcrsAny county, city, town, or other municipality = s law enforcement agency may extend the death and disability benefits portion of the Volunteer Fire Fighters' Relief and Pension system to its reserve officers and pay annual... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2335 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatedThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: (a)Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; (b)Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2342 1997–98 |
International services/taxA $3,000 B&O or insurance premium tax credit is allowed per new international services job created in a community empowerment zone (CEZ) or located in a city with a population of over 80,000 in certain counties. This would... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2491 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, half the earnings over 10 percent will be used to increase benefits and the other half will be used to... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2871 1997–98 |
Agricultural land classifctnA new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2339 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingWetlands mitigation banking is specifically authorized. A state agency or local government may approve use of credits from a bank for mitigation required under a permit issued or approved by the agency or local government. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2611 1997–98 |
Mortgage insuranceFor loans made on or after July 1, 1998, if mortgage insurance is required, the lender must disclose to the borrower whether and under what conditions the mortgage insurance can be canceled. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1786 1997–98 |
Trans improvmnt brd reportngStarting February 1, 2000, the Transportation Improvement Board is required to submit lists of proposed projects to be funded in the agency = s budget request for legislative review prior to enactment of an appropriation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2880 1997–98 |
Agency vendor contractingA nine-member task force is selected by the director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM). The task force is charged with the duty of reviewing and suggesting legislative and administrative remedies to specific issues... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2881 1997–98 |
State contractor auditsRCW 43.88.570 is amended with regard to annual audits of nongovernmental entities. A licensed CPA performs the audit for the first group of randomly selected nongovernmental entities. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2947 1997–98 |
Part-time faculty unemp compThe Legislature recognizes the need to bring the state's unemployment compensation law into conformity with federal law, and recognizes that there are instructional staff at the state's educational institutions that have less... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 3076 1997–98 |
Food stamp fraud investigatnThe Department of Revenue may disclose tax information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the limited purpose of investigating food stamp fraud by retailers. A person who receives confidential taxpayer information... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |