Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1126 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe decrease in the maximum state E911 excise tax from a maximum rate of 20 cents per switched access line to 10 cents is eliminated. The actual tax rate must be based on actual revenue needs and may vary from year to year. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2051 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remediatn/txHazardous waste site cleanups are taxed in the same manner as hazardous waste site cleanups for the federal government. The contract is not subject to the sales tax but the business performing the service must pay sales tax on... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2933 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical warehouses/txWholesalers of prescription drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax rate is reduced from 0.484 percent of gross income to 0.138 percent of gross income. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 3052 1997–98 |
Insurer self-auditsThe House and Senate financial institutions committees are directed to conduct a study on insurance compliance self-audits, and make recommendations on whether a limited privilege should be enacted to encourage such audits.... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2357 1997–98 |
Pawnbroker interest and feesThe amount of interest pawnbrokers are allowed by statute to charge is increased by 50 cents for amounts less than $100, and by 2 percent (from 3 percent to 5 percent) for each 30-day period for amounts over $100. The fees... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 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 1042 1997–98 |
Dental appliance taxationDental laboratory activities are defined as manufacturing for B&O tax purposes, rather than as services. If the manufactured products of a dental lab are sold at retail, the 0.471 percent B&O tax rate applies. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 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 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1509 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringA variety of requirements are made for state initiative and referendum measures, city initiative and referendum measures, county initiative and referendum measures, and recall measures. 1.Petition requirements. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | 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 2910 1997–98 |
Domestic violence victm insuAn insurance company cannot deny or refuse an application, refuse to issue or renew a policy, charge a higher rate, or cancel a policy on the basis that the person is, was, or may be the victim of domestic abuse. | Les Thomas (R-31) | 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 1952 1997–98 |
Health facilities & servicesEffective January 1, 1998, Certificates of Need for the construction or development of new hospitals and ambulatory surgical facilities, as well as the sale, purchase or lease of existing hospitals or an increase in the number... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2776 1997–98 |
Health benefit plan ratesEach individual or small employer must be offered a rate that cannot be adjusted more frequently than annually. The requirement that the rate for a health plan be not be changed more frequently than annually is removed. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2824 1997–98 |
Insurance policy refundsThe insurer does not have to make the refund if the amount of the refund is less than $10.00. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2825 1997–98 |
Insurance general agent feesThe prohibition on fees outside of the premium does not apply to a fee an insured pays to a general agent. A general agent can receive a fee from an insurer that pays for services that are unique to general agents and are not... | Les Thomas (R-31) | 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 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 3129 1997–98 |
Rural coronary health careDeclares that the purpose of this act is to improve rural access to available and needed medical technology and services for coronary heart disease procedures. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 23, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |