Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1230 1997–98 |
Students' religious rightsThe Legislature recognizes that federal and state constitutional rights of free speech and religion extend to students enrolled in common schools. Students may express and incorporate their religious beliefs and opinions where... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 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 1193 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsThe threshold amount for a personal services contract to be subject to competitive solicitation requirements is raised from $10,000 to $20,000. Contracts of $5,000 or greater but less than $20,000 must have documented evidence... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1253 1997–98 |
Business namesApplication of the naming requirements of the Corporations Act, Nonprofit Act, Partnership Act, and Limited Liability Company Act is clarified by the standardization of the requirements found in each of the acts. Previous... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2394 1997–98 |
G. A. department fundingThe general administration services account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2411 1997–98 |
County treasurer functionsA variety of changes is made in laws relating to county treasurers. 1. Transfer of road district property taxes . At least 30 days prior to the effective date of a city annexing territory, the city must provide a list of... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2568 1997–98 |
State vehicle managementStatutes relating to some of the Department of General Administration's authority over state-owned passenger motor vehicles are revised. Statutes relating to the office of Motor Vehicle Services in the Department of General... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1971 1997–98 |
Teachers as legislatorsTeachers on leave of absence to serve as legislators can choose between receiving HCA insurance benefits as state employees or choose to have the Legislature pay the school district for the cost of continuing district-provided... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2346 1997–98 |
DSHS vendor revenue recoveryWhen the department determines that it has overpaid a vendor, it is required to serve the vendor with a notice of the overpayment. The vendor has the right to dispute the overpayment by filing an application for an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1248 1997–98 |
Fax filings to sec. of stateThe Secretary of State may accept faxed copies of any documents authorized or required to be filed by corporations, nonprofit corporations or associations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and professional service... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1250 1997–98 |
TrademarksAn application for a trademark may specify all goods and services, even if such goods and services are in different categories. The Secretary of State may charge a fee based on the number of categories. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2784 1997–98 |
Water works recipientsThe authority of PUDs to provide water to people outside the district is clarified. PUDs may provide water to inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, regardless of whether they are in the PUD's district. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1027 1997–98 |
State official mailng/broadcState officials, other than legislators, are prohibited from using public funds to mail letters to constituents during the 12-month period around their election to an office that are identical with restrictions on legislators... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1038 1997–98 |
County auditr documnt rcrdngA number of changes are made to the recording of documents with county auditors. The nature of various recordings is altered. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1040 1997–98 |
Candidates' order on ballotsThe order of candidates = names on all primary ballots is no longer rotated. The filing officer determines the order of candidates = names by lot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1093 1997–98 |
Election lawsA variety of changes are made to election laws, both technical and substantive. The maximum fine for using registered voter data for commercial advertising or solicitation is increased from $5,000 to $10,000. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1130 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1150 1997–98 |
Assault of school/sports empAssaulting a sports official is made an aggravating sentencing factor for all degrees of assault. The same provision is made for both felony and nonfelony sentencing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1207 1997–98 |
Enhanced 911 excise taxesThe Department of Revenue is authorized to enforce and administer the state E-911 tax, and adopt rules to implement the act. If a telephone company goes out of business, and the department determines there is no reasonable... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1212 1997–98 |
Water-sewer districtsA variety of changes are made relating to the consolidation of water district laws with sewer district laws. The distinction between sanitary sewer systems and drainage systems, initiated in the 1996 legislation consolidating... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1390 1997–98 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe dollar thresholds for contracts which are exempt from the municipal conflict of interest statutes are made applicable to the portion of the contract that will benefit the business operated by the municipal officer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1508 1997–98 |
Absentee ballotsThe requirements for county auditors to keep and maintain records of absentee ballot requests are clarified to require a list of ongoing absentee voters, as well as a list of absentee ballot requests for each election or... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 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 1510 1997–98 |
Financial affairs statementBeginning with calendar year 1998, the public employer of any person required to file a statement of financial affairs with the Public Disclosure Commission must file disclosures of reasonable expenses it authorized an... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |