Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Dunn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2584 1997–98 |
Adverse possessionThe statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2725 1997–98 |
PDC subpoenasThe Public Disclosure Commission = s subpoena power is restricted. The Public Disclosure Commission must obtain a court order in order to issue a subpoena in connection with its investigations and hearings. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2974 1997–98 |
Public contract biddingRequirements are altered for contractors to name subcontractors they intend to use as part of a bid submitted for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work with an expected cost in excess of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2980 1997–98 |
Research data protectionA new exemption is added to the public disclosure requirements. Research data developed or received by a research university is exempt from public inspection and copying until the data is published or publicly distributed or a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2378 1997–98 |
Precollege classes/chargeBeginning with the fall 1998 academic term, public colleges and universities will assess a charge to school districts that granted diplomas to recent high school graduates who subsequently enrolled in precollege classes in the... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2687 1997–98 |
Gov access to private proprtThe Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2780 1997–98 |
Film & video productn permitA city, code city, town, or county may establish a consolidated film permit process system designed to reduce the time necessary to obtain necessary permits for film and video production within the boundaries of the local... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2959 1997–98 |
Higher ed collaboratn grantsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board may award collaboration grants to institutions of higher education. Public and independent institutions of higher education may participate in the program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 1851 1997–98 |
Higher ed financial aidExisting statutory language describing the state financial aid program is revised to distinguish between the State Need Grant and Work Study programs. The Higher Education Coordinating Board ensures that both programs are... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3108 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I membershipEstablishes procedures for transferring membership into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan I. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 2379 1997–98 |
Urban stabilizationThe urban stabilization program is created. The program authorizes any city or town to retain a portion of state and local retail sales and use taxes, and business and occupation (B&O) taxes generated within the specified area. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3101 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsProvides that, in addition to any other sentence terms required or permitted under chapter 9.94A RCW, a court may, as a condition of the sentence, order an offender to participate in rehabilitative programs or otherwise to... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1109 1997–98 |
Higher ed delivery pilot proThe board must establish tuition and state support models for technology-based programs, including recommending the level of tuition and state support for the Western Governor's Virtual University. Additionally, the board must... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1263 1997–98 |
Current use taxationThe exceptions for the payment of back taxes upon removal from the forest land current use program are changed to be similar to the exceptions allowed in the open space program. The back taxes are not due, if removal from... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1395 1997–98 |
Filling office vacanciesThree nominees may be selected for a vacancy in a legislative position or partisan county elective position at any time after the legislator or county official submits a letter of resignation to the proper authority, whether... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |