Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgia Gardner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2435 1997–98 |
Independent campaign expendiNew special reports on independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A person must file a special report with the PDC who makes an independent expenditure within 21 days of an election that totals $1,000 or more to support a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2441 1997–98 |
Electronic harassment/stalkgThe intent is to clarify that electronic communications are included in the types of conduct and actions which may constitute the crimes of harassment and stalking. For harassment, the definition of "words or conduct"... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2490 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, certain TRS III members and retirees receive half of the investment returns over 10 percent through a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2511 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceA member of a state board, commission, or committee may have a beneficial interest of $10,000 or less in a transaction. If the beneficial interest exceeds $10,000, the member must disclose it, disqualify himself or herself... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2671 1997–98 |
Absentee voting/mail ballotsStatutes providing for mail ballots are codified in a chapter of law separate from the chapter of law providing for absentee ballots. A variety of changes is made for absentee ballots and mail ballots. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2672 1997–98 |
Election procedures manualsEach county auditor is required to develop an election procedures manual for the county that is organized clearly and written using text that is easily understood. Copies of the manual must be distributed at cost to the public... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2698 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesHotel-motel statutes are amended in a manner that resolves the conflict between last year's hotel-motel legislation and the football stadium legislation, without the adverse consequences of the Governor's partial veto of the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2705 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2734 1997–98 |
Ferry additionsLegislative intent regarding the need to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth/Seattle and Kingston/Seattle routes and a more reliable vessel to replace existing super... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2750 1997–98 |
Child visitationA person other than a parent may intervene in a pending dissolution, legal separation, declaration concerning the validity of marriage, or modification of a parenting plan proceeding for the purposes of seeking visitation with a child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| 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 2882 1997–98 |
Techn assistnc to agenciesA technical assistance fund administered by the Secretary of State is created for the benefit of nonprofit entities that provide human services to state agencies. The moneys are disbursed in the form of training grants which... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 2485 1997–98 |
Internal distributns/B&O taxThe "internal distributions" tax is eliminated. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2607 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxImpact fees authorized by the Growth Management Act are exempt from sales and use tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2930 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxesA retailer may claim a credit against B&O tax for the amount of carbonated syrup taxes paid. Therefore, revenue to the general fund will be reduced as a result of this bill, but not revenue to the VRDE account. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2974 1997–98 |
Public contract biddingRequirements are altered for contractors to name subcontractors they intend to use as part of a bid submitted for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work with an expected cost in excess of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |