Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1013 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left or an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1128 1997–98 |
Loomis state forest timberThe Legislature finds that an extremely serious forest health situation exists in the Loomis State Forest. The infestation of the mountain pine beetle and the presence of other insect and disease problems indicate the need for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2585 1997–98 |
Mistreatment of unborn childFor purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes, a child is redefined to include an unborn quick child. Withholding the basic necessities of life from an unborn quick child constitutes criminal mistreatment. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2456 1997–98 |
Agency legislation requestsThe Legislature is required to adopt joint rules to streamline requests for legislation by executive agencies by restricting the requests to a single chamber of the legislature. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2457 1997–98 |
Surplus state cars saleRequires the development of standards for the efficient and economical replacement of all categories of passenger motor vehicles used by state agencies and provide those standards to state agencies and the office of financial... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2470 1997–98 |
Sexual contact with inmateSection 1. Amends RCW 9A.44.010(11). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2471 1997–98 |
Children's camp guest rightsRequires that children who are under eighteen years of age who are guests at a public or private camp for children for a period exceeding twenty-four hours shall be given oral notice of the following information within twelve... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2480 1997–98 |
Deleterious fish releaseDeclares that it is unlawful to release, plant, or place live fish within the state, except for a release of game fish into private waters for which a game fish stocking permit has been obtained or the planting of food fish by... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2391 1997–98 |
Wetlands delineation/mitigtnProvides that a county or city has the burden of proving, at no cost to the property owner, by clear and convincing evidence that an area is not suited for development because it is a wetland. Requires a county or city to bear... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2405 1997–98 |
Vehicle auctions/B&O taxThe motor vehicle wholesale auction B&O tax exemption is extended to include sales by: (1) Independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state, and (2) Motor vehicle dealers licensed by and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1000 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionReduces the state property tax levy for collection in 1997 by five percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1014 1997–98 |
Transportation fund depositsDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on state highway and ferry construction contracts. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1030 1997–98 |
Offender scoringConviction scores/points are increased for adult and juvenile felony offenders who commit an offense while on community supervision or community placement status. Adults. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1034 1997–98 |
Parents' rightsCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT A minor under the age of 18 may not receive inpatient or outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol abuse without prior written consent of the minor = s parent or legal guardian. If the parent or... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |