Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Sterk
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1026 1997–98 |
Hay or alfalfa B&O taxThe definition of the term A to manufacture @ provided by the B&O tax statutes is amended. The term does not apply to and, therefore, the B&O tax for manufacturing does not apply to adding preservatives to hay or alfalfa for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1068 1997–98 |
Liquor in state buildingsThe possession or consumption of liquor is prohibited in three buildings on the west state capitol campus. These buildings are the Legislative Building, the John L. O'Brien Building and the John A. Cherberg Building. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1071 1997–98 |
DSHS reorganizationOverview: The Department of Social and Health Services is reorganized by dividing its functions among four newly created agencies and the Department of Corrections. Functions of other existing agencies are also transferred to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1078 1997–98 |
Minor possession of tobaccoRevises RCW 70.155.080 to include the possession and use of tobacco products by persons under eighteen as a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1080 1997–98 |
HIV test results disclosureStatement of intent and finding : The Legislature finds that the health and safety of jail and corrections staff are often placed in jeopardy while they work. The Legislature intends to notify those staff of the HIV status of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1146 1997–98 |
Rec vehicle trip permitsRevises RCW 46.16.160 to authorize additional motor vehicle trip permits for recreational vehicles. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1148 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsAny and all findings of invalidity by boards in the past, present, and future are null and void. The boards have no authority to determine that a plan or regulation is invalid. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1180 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender sentencingRevises juvenile offender sentencing provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1182 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt purchases/taxExempts purchases by law enforcement agencies from sales and use taxes. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1222 1997–98 |
Earned early release limitsThe maximum amount that a sentence can be reduced through the earned early release program is changed from 33 percent to 15 percent for the following offenses: first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, first-degree... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1262 1997–98 |
Disabled parkingRequires special parking privilege placards to have a picture of the person to whom the placard is issued. Increases the penalty for unauthorized use to a gross misdemeanor with a monetary penalty of five hundred dollars. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1265 1997–98 |
Community corrections offcrsCommunity corrections officers who have completed the necessary training requirements may carry firearms, at their discretion, while conducting their daily duties. Firearm Policies & Training Requirements. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1284 1997–98 |
K-4 extended-time grant progA K-4 Extended-Time Grant Program is established. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students achieve EALR benchmark standards for the fourth grade. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1295 1997–98 |
Criminal case jury verdictsA less than unanimous jury may return a verdict in a criminal trial in a court of record. With two exceptions, 10 or more out of 12 jurors may convict or acquit a defendant. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1307 1997–98 |
Concealed weapon permitsAllows out-of-state concealed weapon permits. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1315 1997–98 |
County assessor appointmentThe authority of certain counties to appoint county officials is increased. The legislative authority of any county that has a population of 200,000 or more may adopt a resolution or ordinance appointing a county assessor. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1322 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate wage-related matters, but not wages, as part of a collective bargaining agreement. A collective bargaining agreement negotiated before funds are approved to implement the agreement may... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1334 1997–98 |
Private investigatorsNew provisions are added and current provisions are revised for the licensing of private investigators, armed private investigators, private investigator businesses, and armed private investigator businesses. The term A armed... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1339 1997–98 |
Graduated driver's licensingProvides that the department of licensing shall not consider an application of any minor under the age of eighteen years for a regular driver's license or the issuance of a motorcycle endorsement for a particular category... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1347 1997–98 |
Utility charges and paymentCities and towns that provide water, sewer, or electricity services, and counties that provide sewer or water services, must collect charges from the customer who contracts for the services, and may not place liens against the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1348 1997–98 |
Mobile home park utilitiesAny mobile home park landlord may ask a public or investor-owned utility to provide services to tenants in the name of the tenant, if the tenant = s utility can be reasonably identified separately. Any costs for the utilities... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |