Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Georgia Gardner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2129 1997–98 |
Minimum wageDeclares that beginning January 1, 1998, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be five dollars and fifty cents per hour. Beginning January 1, 1999, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be six dollars per hour. Beginning... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2150 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.021 and 19.118.100 relating to motor vehicle warranties. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2153 1997–98 |
Health insur grievancesDirects the insurance commissioner to adopt by rule a standardized grievance procedure for enrollees of all health carriers. The standard grievance procedure must be available for all enrollees to file complaints about any... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2154 1997–98 |
Health insur quality stndrdsDirects the department of health to adopt comprehensive quality assurance standards that each health carrier must meet. These standards must be reviewed and modified as appropriate at least every three years. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2155 1997–98 |
Health providr credentialingEstablishes a process for credentialing and recredentialing providers by health carriers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2156 1997–98 |
Public financing of cmpaignsProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2157 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2158 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2171 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxExpands property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2205 1997–98 |
Family supprt centr contribuAuthorizes business and occupation tax credits for contributions to family support centers. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2231 1997–98 |
Personal responsibilityEstablishes the WorkFirst program, the welfare-to-work program for temporary assistance for needy families. The department shall administer the program consistent with the temporary assistance for needy families provisions of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2249 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2291 1997–98 |
Distressed areas/lodging taxAny county that is or contains an eligible area or any city within that county may use the 2 percent state-shared hotel-motel tax or their local-option hotel-motel tax for public restrooms, parking facilities, or other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2318 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergarten grantThe Legislature finds that children may benefit from the opportunity to participate in full day kindergarten programs. The Legislature intends to make tuition-free full day kindergarten available to all public schools by the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2337 1997–98 |
Groundwater aquifer protectnThe Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide written notice to cities and counties having Group A water systems that serve a minimum of twenty thousand residences regarding upcoming chemical treatments of noxious weeds... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2338 1997–98 |
Pizza/sales and use taxA sales and use tax exemption is created for sales of uncooked pizzas. A hot pizza delivered to a home is still subject to sales tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2341 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingAs part of its technical assistance program, CTED is directed to prepare a model wetlands mitigation banking ordinance for optional use by cities and counties. The purpose of the model ordinance is to promote mitigation... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2352 1997–98 |
Fire fighter pension fundingThe formula for distributing 45 percent of the receipts from the fire insurance premiums tax is altered. The new distribution formula is based on numbers of enrollees, which are defined as fire fighters, retired fire fighters,... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2370 1997–98 |
Vehicle financial responsbltProvides that the department of licensing shall not issue an original vehicle license or renew a vehicle license unless the applicant provides written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements for operating a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2372 1997–98 |
Employee attendance incentveProvides that, for purposes of RCW 28A.400.210(2), "eligible employee" means: (1) Employees who separate from employment due to retirement or death; or (2) employees who separate from employment and who are at least age... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2375 1997–98 |
Mail theftA new section is added to the sentencing reform act, creating three new crimes: obstruction of delivery of mail, destruction of letter boxes or mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. In the case of theft or receipt of... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2091 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1903 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose . The purpose of the contractor registration statute is for consumer protection. Definition of unregistered contractor . An A unregistered contractor @ means a person, firm, or corporation working as a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |