Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Ogden
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1810 1997–98 |
Education centersThe restriction on SPI actions to fund new or expanded education center programs is modified. SPI must fund additional centers if directed to do so by the Legislature through the budget act, even if the appropriation does not increase. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1946 1997–98 |
Vulnerable persons protectnsThe authority to hire an employee or engage a volunteer is clarified and expanded to cover national conviction record checks. Whenever a state or national conviction record check is required by state law, an individual,... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3097 1997–98 |
School levy authorizationProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3080 1997–98 |
Higher ed parking feesRequires that, before imposing or changing any parking rental fees, or any fees under this chapter, each institution and the joint center for higher education under chapter 28B.25 RCW shall establish a committee to advise the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3085 1997–98 |
Flood safety/land use planCounties may qualify for streamlined state and federal permitting if they elect to plan for flood management at an enhanced level. The current requirements for a county comprehensive flood control management plan constitute... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3051 1997–98 |
Nonhighway transportationRequires the pilot project to adhere to the following principles: (1) It may not involve highway construction; (2) it must serve community needs; (3) it must promote nonautomobile travel; and (4) it must provide response to... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3066 1997–98 |
Public-private transportatnDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Avoid a duplication of efforts by clarifying that efforts under different laws to develop information about a major action significantly affecting the environment may be used... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2329 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergartenBeginning in the 1998-99 school year, school districts may expand their basic education kindergarten programs from one-half day or its equivalent to a full day. The basic education kindergarten program could then expand from... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3016 1997–98 |
Publ-privat transprtatn projProvides that agreements under this act must include expansion capacity for alternative modes of travel other than private motor vehicles, and must provide that the operating entity will structure the tolls and user charges to... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3017 1997–98 |
Ballot proposition expendituDeclares that no person who is: (1) A private developer under the terms of RCW 47.46.030, or a subcontractor of such a developer; (2) a contractor or subcontractor of the department of transportation; or (3) an employee of... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3019 1997–98 |
Publ-privat transprtatn tollRequires the ballot proposition to state the exact amount of the tolls or user fees to be charged. Provides that, if the tolls or user fees are approved at the election, the entity that collects the tolls or user fees cannot... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2994 1997–98 |
Health centers/tax exemptnsAuthorizes tax exemptions for qualified health centers. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2957 1997–98 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsDeclares that the licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a class C felony... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2961 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insur discriminProhibits discrimination by insurance companies against victims of abuse and shelters for the protection of subjects of abuse. Finds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2852 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessA business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption is provided to a new small business that has gross receipts of less than $5 million per year and is located in an economically distressed area. The business is exempt from all B&O... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |