Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gigi Talcott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2488 1997–98 |
Publ emplyees retir syst IIIDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | 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 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2406 1997–98 |
Friendly parent presumptionAnother factor is added to the list of factors a court must consider when determining the residential provisions for a child in actions for the dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2407 1997–98 |
Shared parental responsibltyA presumption is created, for the purposes of determining a permanent parenting plan, that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of a child. "Shared parental responsibility" is defined as shared residential... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1080 1997–98 |
HIV test results disclosureStatement of intent and finding : The Legislature finds that the health and safety of jail and corrections staff are often placed in jeopardy while they work. The Legislature intends to notify those staff of the HIV status of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1084 1997–98 |
Class materials/parnt inspecParent = s right to inspect materials: Upon a parent = s request, a public school must make all educational materials that are associated with the education of the parent = s child available during school hours for the parent... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1222 1997–98 |
Earned early release limitsThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following offenses: first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, first-degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1231 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportntiesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for district students, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled, who are academically... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1295 1997–98 |
Criminal case jury verdictsA less than unanimous jury may return a verdict in a criminal trial in a court of record. With two exceptions, 10 or more out of 12 jurors may convict or acquit a defendant. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1296 1997–98 |
Juvenile persistent offendrsProvides that, when the respondent is found to be a persistent offender, the court shall commit the offender to the department for confinement until his or her twenty-first birthday unless the court recommends that the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1302 1997–98 |
Intangible personal prop/taxAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1321 1997–98 |
Intergovernmental relationsRevises RCW 43.17.360 to delete language which directs that proceeds from the lease of real property shall go solely to the eastern state hospital. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1343 1997–98 |
Government lobbyingThe Legislature affirms that it is given the sole constitutional duty to establish public policy by enacting state laws and that the executive branch of state government is vested with executive authority to see that the laws... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1375 1997–98 |
Firearms/correctional offcrsAuthorizes a correctional officer employed by the department of corrections to carry a firearm. Declares that if the correctional officer is not a law enforcement officer within the meaning of RCW 9.41.010, then this... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1376 1997–98 |
Absentee ballot countingRevises RCW 29.36.060 relating to the processing of incoming absentee ballots. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1382 1997–98 |
HCA health care benefitsDirects the board to include as an eligible dependent the dependent of a qualifying dependent if the dependent of the qualifying dependent resides with the subscriber and qualifies as a dependent of the subscriber under the... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1430 1997–98 |
Absentee ballot processingDirects the county auditor not to count votes from an absentee voter who dies before the day of the election or primary for which the absentee ballot was issued. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1448 1997–98 |
State voters' pamphletProvides that, when at least one state-wide measure or office is scheduled to appear on the primary or general election ballot, the secretary of state shall print and distribute a voters' pamphlet. Directs the secretary of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |