Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1416 1997–98 |
Teaching degree/deaf educatnThe Legislature finds that deaf and hard of hearing students need greater opportunities to develop their unique strategies and perceptions in today's world and that their educational development can be improved by increasing... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | 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 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1673 1997–98 |
Transitional bilingual progrSchool districts must consult with an eligible student = s parent or legal guardian regarding the bilingual instruction that will be provided to the student. The parent may decline to have the child participate in bilingual... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1858 1997–98 |
Parents' rights informationThe notice requirements for child abuse investigations are expanded. When conducting an investigation of child abuse or neglect, the department must notify the parents of their rights under the child abuse chapter. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2308 1997–98 |
School tests/parent consentA school may not use oral or written tests, questionnaires, surveys, examinations, or evaluations to elicit a student's personal beliefs, or the personal beliefs of their family regarding sex or religion without the written... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2340 1997–98 |
Wetlands technical assistancA pilot project is established within the Department of Ecology (DOE) for technical assistance on wetlands issues. The project is in two of DOE's regional offices. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2366 1997–98 |
Good samaritan disease testsAny good samaritan who comes in contact with bodily fluids while rendering emergency assistance may receive infectious disease testing free of charge from the public health department of the county of his or her residence, if... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2383 1997–98 |
Stolen check possessionThe A possession @ of stolen checks or drafts issued in the accounts of two or more people creates a presumption that the possessor knows that they are stolen. The possession of stolen checks or drafts is theft in the second... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2395 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsIt is a class C felony for a physician to perform a partial-birth abortion. A partial-birth abortion is defined as intentionally delivering a fetus or a substantial portion of a fetus into or partially through the birth canal... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2418 1997–98 |
Reading improvementThe teacher certification requirements to teach in the elementary grades are expanded in statute to include additional course work and an assessment in beginning reading instruction. Course work expanded for teacher... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2422 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationAdding New Parental Rights and Duties . The current statutory and regulatory rights and responsibilities of parents are listed. Two new rights are added: (1) the right to temporarily exclude a child from school activities,... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2424 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts and public schools are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2428 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fund raising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2445 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalThe Office of the Secretary of State is authorized to award a Washington State Organ Donar Medal to persons who are determined to be eligible to receive the medal. Criteria are established for determining the eligibility of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2481 1997–98 |
Higher ed personnel approvalThe Office of Financial Management must approve higher education administrators' professional leave agreements, severance packages, and contract settlements that exceed 50 percent of the administrators' base salary. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2575 1997–98 |
PDC members' activitiesThe section establishing the PDC is amended to clarify that the statutory prohibitions apply both within and outside the state of Washington. PDC members are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the activities... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2588 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe statute that requires the Department of Social and Health Services to use a risk assessment process when investigating child abuse and neglect cases is amended requiring substance abuse be a risk factor. The department in... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2723 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksCriteria are established for any county that plans under the Growth Management Act to designate industrial land banks. After appropriately amending its planning policies, a county may designate in its comprehensive plan up to... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |