Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Ogden
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1133 1999–00 |
Voter registration lists$ Enhanced procedures are established to maintain voter registration lists. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1175 1999–00 |
Street rods$ Amends definition of street rods to include reproduced replicas built after 1949. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 2010 1999–00 |
Historic cemeteries$ Authority for re-interring disturbed historic graves is transferred to the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 21, 1999 |
| HB 1221 1999–00 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennial$ Creates the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee to plan and promote the bicentennial. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 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 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 2417 1997–98 |
Local vehicle license feesCities located in Cowlitz County may impose the local option vehicle license fee within city boundaries upon a majority vote of citizens. Residents living in the city boundary will not be charged the fee twice. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2544 1997–98 |
Retirement system fundingThe Pension Funding Council is created and consists of the Director of the Department of Retirement Systems, the Director of the Office of Financial Management, and the chair and ranking minority members of the House | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 283, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 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 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, 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 2500 1997–98 |
Fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. Language is made gender neutral. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, 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 2598 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 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 2752 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailThe sending of a commercial e-mail message from a computer located in Washington or to a Washington resident that contains untrue or misleading information is prohibited under specified conditions. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2436 1997–98 |
Sunset reviewThe Center for International Trade in Forest Products (CINTRAFOR) is reauthorized and removed from the sunset termination process. The current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2529 1997–98 |
Small business exportersThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center = s board of directors is reduced from 19 members to seven members. Members are appointed by the Governor, with advice from board members. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2499 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionWashington's long-arm statute is extended to allow district court judges the same authority to deal with out-of-state parties as superior court judges. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2634 1997–98 |
Fugitives/public assistanceGeneral assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2707 1997–98 |
Inmate work programs/sex offThe Department of Corrections must ensure that sex offender obtain no access to private individuals' names, addresses, or telephone numbers while working in an inmate work program. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2732 1997–98 |
Wage assignment ordersAn employer served with a mandatory wage assignment order must deliver withheld earnings to the Washington State Support Registry within five working days of each regular pay interval. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 3103 1997–98 |
Newborn screening/drug exposThe Department of Health is directed to consult with medical professionals to develop a screening criteria to use in identifying pregnant women who are at risk of conceiving a drug-affected baby. Similarly, the Department of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |