Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Christopher Hurst
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2517 1999–00 |
Mental health parityDeclares that it is no longer cost-effective to treat persons with mental disorders differently than persons with medical and surgical disorders. The cost to our children, families, businesses, and society as a whole is too high. | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2443 1999–00 |
Teacher/staff tuition asstProvides tuition assistance for public school teachers required to take college courses to continue teaching and classified instructional staff seeking teacher certification. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 2411 1999–00 |
DUI penalties increasedC Makes an offender's fourth DUI within seven years a class C felony. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2412 1999–00 |
Vehicular assualtThe crime of vehicular assault is divided into two degrees. The existing crime becomes vehicular assault in the first degree C still a class B felony C and moves to seriousness level V on the sentencing grid. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2413 1999–00 |
Unemployment insuranceC Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 2419 1999–00 |
Unemployment bnfts/lockoutsAuthorizes unemployment benefits during lockouts. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 2000 |
| HB 1147 1999–00 |
Novice driver traffic safety$ Enhances traffic safety education by requiring more behind-the-wheel training and increased testing of driving abilities. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2073 1999–00 |
LEOFF retirement(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 4/24/99) Revises 41.26.430 and 41.26.470 relating to retirement under the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan 2. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2263 1999–00 |
Financial institutn robbery$ Classifies robbery of a financial institution as robbery in the first degree, a class A felony. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2346 1999–00 |
Drug-free workplace programsC Extends the expiration date of the drug-free workplace program an additional three years. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2349 1999–00 |
Check cashers and sellersCheck cashers must disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) on individual small loans. They also must disclose the APR on a typical small loan in all advertising. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2357 1999–00 |
Prostate cancer task forceA prostate cancer task force is established consisting of 17 members. The task force will be composed of four legislative members representing an equal number from each of the minority and majority caucuses. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2361 1999–00 |
Prescription drug programEstablishes the low-cost prescription drug program to reduce the cost of prescription drugs to qualifying residents of the state. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 2371 1999–00 |
Mail theft and destructionA new section is added to the Sentencing Reform Act, creating four new crimes: obstruction of delivery of mail, destruction of letter boxes, destruction of mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. Three defenses to... | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1028 1999–00 |
Crime victims compensation$ Increases the statutory limits on non-medical benefits payable to victims of criminal acts under the Crime Victims' Compensation Program. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1030 1999–00 |
Telecommunicatn servc changeThis bill states that a subscriber of long distance or local exchange services will not have the provider of these services changed without the subscriber = s authorization. The form of the authorization is prescribed by the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1036 1999–00 |
Disabled vet license platesProvides that any person who has served as a member in the armed forces of the United States who: (1) Received an honorable discharge or received a discharge for physical reasons with an honorable record; (2) submits to the... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1047 1999–00 |
Pierce Co. court of appealsC Creates a new court of appeals position for Pierce County. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1058 1999–00 |
Juvenile violence deterrence$ Creates a new chapter called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1064 1999–00 |
Community use of schoolsIn addition to its existing authority to levy taxes to support maintenance and operations, a school district may authorize a supplemental levy for the use of school facilities for community activities and services. The... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1077 1999–00 |
Insurance claim paymentEstablishes procedures requiring prompt payment of insurance claims. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1090 1999–00 |
Fair fund appropriationMakes an appropriation of six 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. Of this amount, up to two million dollars shall be... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1105 1999–00 |
Small loansRegulates the making of small loans by check cashers and sellers. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1108 1999–00 |
Consumer credit reportsIn addition to other information a credit reporting agency is prohibited from including in a credit report under Washington law, a credit report cannot include insurance related inquiries. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1110 1999–00 |
Telephone solicitationsThe Legislature intends to create a means by which persons can opt out of receiving commercial telephone solicitations and a means for commercial telephone solicitors to identify those persons who wish to receive calls so that... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |