Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Dunn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1649 1997–98 |
Growth management act modifcGROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT . Goals . A number of changes are made to the GMA goals: C The goal relating to natural resource industries is altered to remove language about discouraging incompatible uses of productive forest and... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1662 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionDuring the 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years, tuition will increase by 4 percent per year. The Legislature intends that the general tax support for higher education change to reflect an increase of at least 1 percent per year... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1665 1997–98 |
Property tax determinationFinds and declares: (1) Real property taxes should be stabilized, uniform, and predictable; (2) the 1996 assessed value of real property shall constitute the standard for determining true and fair value for taxation purposes;... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1674 1997–98 |
State reformatory capacityThe Department of Corrections is required to house two inmates to each housing cell containing two beds at the Washington State Reformatory located in Monroe, Washington. Require the Exercise of Rule- Making Powers: No | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1724 1997–98 |
City & town annexationsModifies provisions relating to the direct property owner petition method of city and town annexations. Repeals RCW 28A.335.110. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1764 1997–98 |
Environmental healthProvides for a summary of federal, state, and local data sources related to public health, including both personal health and environmental health, with recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increase public... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1779 1997–98 |
School & ESD purchases/taxExempts purchases of goods and services by school and educational service districts from sales and use taxes. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1803 1997–98 |
Voluntary work force reductnA person who voluntarily participates in an employer initiated reduction-in-force is not disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits if the following conditions are met: (1) the employer initiated a work force... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1809 1997–98 |
Publ utility electrical workDesignates limits on private electrical work by public utilities. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1811 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for goods and services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1812 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufctrd home tax exDeclares that any mobile home or manufactured home, and the real property to which the mobile home or manufactured home is appurtenant, is exempt from property taxation if the occupant of the mobile home or manufactured home... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1843 1997–98 |
School inspectionsThe state Department of Health must develop a process by which local health jurisdictions may work cooperatively with local school districts to establish a fee schedule for school inspections. Local health jurisdictions must... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1852 1997–98 |
Agricultural land zoningIn addition to the agricultural lands that a county or city is required to designate and conserve under the Growth Management Act (GMA), other lands within the county or city's jurisdiction may be designated and zoned as... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1878 1997–98 |
Parent & educatn partnershpsA Parenting Task Force is established. The task force will study parent and education partnerships in education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1923 1997–98 |
Open public meetingsAny advisory committee or task force with one or more members appointed by the Governor is subject to the Open Public Meetings Act if the advisory committee or task force relates to the expenditure or use of tax receipts.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1926 1997–98 |
Grass seed farming equip/taxThe state sales tax does not apply to sales to a field and turf grass seed farmer of machinery and equipment used directly in field and turf grass seed farming. The state sales tax also does not apply to labor and services... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1951 1997–98 |
WA national guard ed grantsProvides that an enlisted member or an officer of the rank of captain or below of the Washington national guard is eligible, upon application in accordance with rules adopted by the adjutant general, for educational grants to... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2006 1997–98 |
Laundry operations/taxAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for construction, machinery, and equipment used in professional laundry operations. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2016 1997–98 |
Ballot measures/AG commentsThe attorney general may add to the summary of any proposed state initiative or referendum ballot measure a comment on the constitutionality and enforceability of the ballot measure, if the attorney general is firmly convinced... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2023 1997–98 |
Student school suppliesRequires each school district board of directors to adopt a written policy stating that all school supplies necessary for the completion of required and elective coursework are provided by the district free of charge to students. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2056 1997–98 |
Home-school parent ed grantsEducational grants are created to support the parents, guardians, or custodians of a child receiving home-based instruction, to redirect funding to local levels, encourage educational competition and diversity, and reduce... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |