Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Blalock
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1401 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1440 1997–98 |
Safety belt enforcementRevises RCW 46.61.688 to delete the provision which limited enforcement of the requirement to a situation where the law enforcement officer had detained a driver for a violation of some other law. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1444 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchThe Advanced Technology Research Initiative is created to enhance the environment for advanced technology and to stimulate greater economic vitality in Washington. The University of Washington and Washington State University... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | 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 1453 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsThe definition of facilities where a person may be confined without affecting his or her eligibility for property tax relief is expanded to include adult family homes and boarding homes that provide specialized care. A person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1454 1997–98 |
Child care provider trainingLicensees and employees of child care facilities must complete training in age-appropriate first aid, CPR, AIDS, and blood borne pathogens. Effective January 1, 1999, licensees and employees of child care facilities must... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1484 1997–98 |
Comm & tech coll salariesCommunity and technical college boards of trustees will award faculty salary increments based on local agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will include in its biennial budgets the cost to fund... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1495 1997–98 |
Alternative trade organiztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is directed to provide technical assistance in the development of Alternative Trade Organizations (ATO). An ATO is a nonprofit organization that links state and... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1519 1997–98 |
Bereavement leaveThe Washington state personnel resources boards is to adopt rules, consistent with the state = s civil service law, regarding state employee bereavement leave for a death in the family. Such leave is to consist of two working... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1532 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe Governor will appoint one student to each governing board at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. Student board members will hold... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1537 1997–98 |
Signature gatherersSignature gatherers on initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be registered voters in Washington State. A person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition without... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1542 1997–98 |
Workers' comp order reconsidIf an employer requests reconsideration of a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order in favor of an injured worker, the time-loss or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order must continue... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1543 1997–98 |
Juvenile violence preventionThe Legislature finds that community deterioration and family disintegration are increasing problems in the state. One clear indicator of this damage is juvenile crime and violence. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1555 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) For a person under the age of sixteen years to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a state highway, county road, city street, public trail or pathway, or... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1572 1997–98 |
Adverse possession claimsLands held for public purpose cannot be adversely possessed under either the statutory definition of adverse possession nor under common law adverse possession principles. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1583 1997–98 |
Discharge of employeesThe department must incorporate into any current wage and hour poster provided to employers information stating that upon the written request of a discharged employee, an employer has an obligation to furnish the employee,... | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1595 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insuranceRequires that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance or as a health carrier in this state shall not engage in any of the following acts or practices against a subject of abuse: (1) Knowingly denying coverage... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1635 1997–98 |
Spousal maintenance collectnWhen a court orders spousal maintenance, the court must order immediate income withholding to enforce the order unless: (a) the party demonstrates, and the court finds, that good cause exists not to require immediate income... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1650 1997–98 |
Schools w/ special standardsDeclares that parental participation requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written commitment by the parent or guardian of the child to assist the child with his or her assignments, read to the child on a regular... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1656 1997–98 |
Public transportation ratesProvides for charges as allowed under the federal Americans with disabilities act for public conveyance or transportation of eligible persons. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1664 1997–98 |
Marine waters/salmon habitatProvides for the protection of the marine environment and associated ecosystems through oil spill prevention, the protection, conservation, and enhancement of marine waters and of salmon habitat, and a ban on off-shore oil... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |