Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Sheahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2785 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresThe requirements regarding promotional offers made by a person promoting timeshares are modified as follows: (1) the invitation to view or hear a sales presentation must conspicuously disclose restrictions in bold face; (2)... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2793 1997–98 |
Offender educationThe Superintendent of Public Instruction may not require school districts to provide basic or special education services to inmates of county adult correctional facilities or Department of Corrections facilities even when the... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2794 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsOffenders sentenced to terms involving community supervision, community service, community placement, or legal financial obligation must be instructed by the Department of Corrections to obey all laws. In addition to firearms... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2908 1997–98 |
Court commissionersMunicipal court judges may appoint municipal court commissioners when authorized to do so by the city council. These municipal court commissioners have the same authority as the appointing judges, unless a lesser power is so... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2929 1997–98 |
Extraordinary crime investigThe extraordinary criminal investigations assistance account is created in the state treasury. The amount is funded by an | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2962 1997–98 |
Criminal mistreatmentCriminal mistreatment in the fourth degree is created. The crime occurs when a person commits an act of domestic violence within sight or sound of the victim = s or offender = s minor children. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2989 1997–98 |
Guardians/guardians ad litemThe recommendations of the Guardian Certification Study Committee are adopted with respect to certification and disciplining requirements. Certified professional guardians are charged a fee for certification. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1082 1997–98 |
Contempt of courtCommissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 1407 1997–98 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2388 1997–98 |
Probate, trusts, and estatesNONPROBATE ASSETS Upon the death of the owner of a nonprobate asset, if the asset is specifically disposed of under the owner's will, the asset belongs to the beneficiary named in the will. This testamentary disposition... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2400 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe transition strategy regarding membership to the Washington State Rural Development Council (WSRDC) is revised to include appointments to the existing executive committee. The new executive committee must be fully formed by 1999. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2519 1997–98 |
Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2669 1997–98 |
Nonacadmc subj parent consntIf a school offers a class concerning sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, sexual orientation, suicide, or euthanasia it must offer the class as an independent unit. Although, a school may not... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 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 2691 1997–98 |
Real estate research centerThe Washington Center for Real Estate Research is established, to be located in the College of Business and Economics at WSU. The center is financed by a fee of $10 to be assessed on each real estate broker, associate broker,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2844 1997–98 |
Mentally ill commitmentHB 2884 makes significant changes to both the civil and criminal involuntary commitment processes. Civil Commitment - 71.05 RCW: The intent section is amended to indicate that the A prevention @ of inappropriate, indefinite... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2854 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyFirearms safety, education, and familiarization instructors are given immunity from civil liability for harm done due to their ordinary negligence during class instruction at a sport shooting range. Instructors remain liable... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2906 1997–98 |
Distressed area definitionThe definition of A distressed area @ is modified to include a county that has a proportion of its population on medical assistance that is 40 percent or more above the state average for the previous three years. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | 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 1902 1997–98 |
Taking vehicles w/o permissnThe new crime of theft of a motor vehicle is created as a class B, level II felony. The crime applies to the theft of a motor vehicle of any value. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |