Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Erik Poulsen
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2820 1997–98 |
Severely disabled/employmentThe persons covered by the supported employment program for state agencies is altered from persons with developmental disabilities to persons with the most A severe disabilities. @ A Severe disabilities @ is defined, by... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2733 1997–98 |
Vehicle warranties/motr homeApplies the new motor vehicle warranty to portions of a vehicle used as a mobile dwelling. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2609 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2654 1997–98 |
Work force training/tax credProvides tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2655 1997–98 |
B & O tax credit increaseRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the business and occupation tax credit from thirty-five to fifty dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2661 1997–98 |
Excavation damage preventionDeclares that "reasonable care" means, but is not limited to, excavation in such a way that anytime the excavation is within twenty-four inches from an underground facility, the precise location of the facility is first... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2662 1997–98 |
Pipeline facilities regulatnProvides the utilities and transportation commission authority to regulate certain pipeline facilities. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1611 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases a rate or charge, with ten days notice and without receiving a special order from WUTC, if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate or... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2232 1997–98 |
Electric energy industryThe intent of the act is to begin the comprehensive restructuring of the retail sale of energy in Washington. Findings. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2495 1997–98 |
Public disclosure violationsPenalties for violating public disclosure laws are increased, a person or entity who fails to comply with an order relating to public disclosure laws is restricted from engaging in certain campaign activities, and changes are... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2520 1997–98 |
K-12 facility constrctn/taxAuthorizes a tax exemption on the state share of labor and services on K-12 facility construction. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1044 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationDeclares that the act does not require an employer to establish or implement employment goals or quotas or, with respect to discrimination based on sexual orientation, require employers to provide or offer access to employee... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1131 1997–98 |
Domestic violence penaltiesPrivileged Communication: A privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence counselor or advocate. "Domestic violence counselor or advocate" is defined as the employee or volunteer from a... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1177 1997–98 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1180 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender sentencingRevises juvenile offender sentencing provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | 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 1284 1997–98 |
K-4 extended-time grant progA K-4 Extended-Time Grant Program is established. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students achieve EALR benchmark standards for the fourth grade. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1306 1997–98 |
Sea-Tac expansion impactRequires the legislative transportation committee to conduct a study analyzing the impacts of airport impacts, such as air quality, water quality, street traffic, and noise, upon residential housing values near Seattle-Tacoma... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |