Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1226 1999–00 |
Holocaust victims insuranceA Holocaust Survivor Assistance Office (the Office) is created to assist Washington state = s Holocaust victims, their families, and their heirs recover insurance proceeds and other assets improperly denied. The Office may... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1239 1999–00 |
Civil service reformDirects the board to conduct a comprehensive review of all rules in effect on the effective date of this act governing the classification, allocation, and reallocation of positions within the classified service. In conducting... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1247 1999–00 |
Higher ed tuition/veterans$ Eliminates the June 30, 1999, expiration date for the exemption from tuition increases for Vietnam veterans. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1248 1999–00 |
Retired teachers' hours$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1262 1999–00 |
Year 2000 computer problemProvides that, to the extent funds are available, the department of financial institutions shall provide technical assistance to financial institutions under their jurisdiction in addressing the year 2000 computer problem. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1270 1999–00 |
Child rape penaltiesIncreases penalties for child rape. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1286 1999–00 |
Absentee ballot tabulationAbsentee ballots are counted or tabulated, as follows: oAn absentee ballot that is mailed in the United States may only be tabulated if it is post marked on or before the Saturday prior to the date of the primary or election... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1287 1999–00 |
Precinct committee officersThe procedure to elect PCO = s is altered by: oOnly allowing the office to appear on a general election ballot if two or more persons have filed declarations of candidacy for precinct committee officer of the same major... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1288 1999–00 |
Candidate order on ballots$ The names of candidates for partisan offices, the superintendent of public instruction, and judicial offices would no longer be rotated on the primary ballot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1292 1999–00 |
Motorcycle handlebarsProvides that no person shall operate on a public highway a motorcycle in which the handlebars or grips are more than thirty inches higher than the seat or saddle for the operator. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1309 1999–00 |
Veterans' employmnt scoringRevises RCW 41.04.010 relating to scoring criteria for veterans' employment examinations. | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1327 1999–00 |
Internet live traffic feedsRequires the department to make live camera feeds of traffic routes around Puget Sound available on the Internet for the use of the public. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1338 1999–00 |
Political contributionsDeclares that no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1340 1999–00 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsIncreases the penalties for vehicle registration violations. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1354 1999–00 |
Securities broker-dealr feesA broker-dealer or associated salesperson may lawfully charge a customer a periodic fee only if transactions in securities have been effected for the customer in the period for which the fee is being charged. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1415 1999–00 |
Low-income home buyers/taxC Reduces the real estate excise tax on sales of residences to low-income first-time home buyers. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1428 1999–00 |
Independent campaign expendiA person who makes an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more in support of a candidate, in opposition to a candidate's opponent, or in support or opposition to a ballot proposition within 21 days of an election must file a... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1433 1999–00 |
Rape victim protectionC Prohibits a person who has been convicted of a sex offense that resulted in the conception and birth of a child from bringing a paternity action with respect to the child. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1437 1999–00 |
Public works/contrctr selectAuthorizes governmental entities that award publicly funded contracts to select contractors using the lowest responsible bidder method. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1458 1999–00 |
Aircraft noise abatementPort districts may spend money to help school districts construct, improve, or repair school facilities. A port district that operates an airport serving more than 20 scheduled jet aircraft flights a day may undertake a... | Shay Schual-Berke (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1482 1999–00 |
Civil service reformFinds that there is a significant benefit in providing government services through a competitive system in which both public and private entities participate. The legislature also finds that updating the state civil service... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1521 1999–00 |
Failure to appearC Limits the power of courts of limited jurisdiction to order jail time for nonpayment of court-ordered financial obligations. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1540 1999–00 |
Election manuals$ County auditors are required to develop a written election procedures manual. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1541 1999–00 |
Election costs$ The state must pay a prorated share of primary or general election costs in even-numbered years when state officers or measures are on the ballot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1576 1999–00 |
Fair fundMakes an appropriation of two million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for the purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |