Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Hans Dunshee
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1342 1997–98 |
Revenue dept. interst/penaltInterest Computation - Tax Liabilities - Generally . The date that interest begins to accrue changes. Instead of accruing interest from the last day of the year when a tax liability is incurred, interest starts to accrue from... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 157, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1496 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe definition of A negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child @ for purposes of the mandatory reporting statute is amended. The term does not, in and of itself, include situations in which siblings share a bedroom because... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1271 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1171 1997–98 |
Emergency managementA number of changes are made to laws relating to emergency management. The term A man made @ disaster is altered to A technological, or human caused @ disaster. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1249 1997–98 |
Business registrtn & licenseThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to contract with the federal Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate federal agencies to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers and other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 51, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1098 1997–98 |
Teachers'retirement plan IIIThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2676 1993–94 |
Boards, commissions, counclsA total of 30 general government boards, councils and commissions are abolished. A total of 19 health boards and commissions are consolidated into six quality-assurance commissions or councils. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 9, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Apr 6, 1994 |
| HB 2798 1993–94 |
Public assistance reformThe Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction administers a program providing grants to schools for media campaigns promoting family planning, including abstinence. The Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS)... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 299, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 2, 1994 |
| HB 2176 1993–94 |
City/town incorprtn/annexatnA person proposing the incorporation of a city or town files a notice with the county legislative authority together with a $100 filing fee. The local boundary review board holds a public meeting on the proposed incorporation... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2237 1993–94 |
State facilties/capital bdgtSeveral changes are made to the procedures used in developing the capital budget, acquiring state-owned and leased facilities, and accounting for the cost of those facilities. The Governor and the Office of Financial... | Arthur Wang (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2274 1993–94 |
High school course creditThe SBE agrees to delay implementation of its rule establishing course equivalencies until September 1995. By May 1, 1994, the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and the SBE will convene a task force for ongoing... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2424 1993–94 |
Massage services taxationThe standard industrial classification code used for licensed massage practitioners is changed from "miscellaneous personal services" to "offices and clinics of health practitioners". The Department of Revenue is directed to... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 228, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2521 1993–94 |
Metals mining and millingApplication of New Chapter . Metals mining and milling operations are subject to the requirements established in the new chapter created by this act, in addition to requirements established in other statutes and rules. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2605 1993–94 |
Higher educationGOALS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION . Eight new state higher education goals are adopted. However, implementation of the goals is subject to available funds. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2616 1993–94 |
Ground water testingThe Department of Health is directed to develop a voluntary program to test selected local public drinking water systems for pesticides covered by the EPA's drinking water rules. Public water systems identified as having a low... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2627 1993–94 |
Single-family home ownershipThe Washington State Housing Finance Commission, in cooperation with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development, and the State Investment Board, must develop and implement a housing finance program. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 235, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2671 1993–94 |
Small busns gross recpt taxThe B&O threshold exemption is replaced by a credit against tax due. The maximum amount of credit is $60 per month. | Gregory Fisher (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1994, 1st Special Session |
Mar 31, 1994 |
| HB 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2560 1993–94 |
College work-study programThe college work-study program is renamed the state work-study program. The purpose of the program is revised. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2662 1993–94 |
Hazardous waste feesThe hazardous waste education fee shall not be imposed on potential generators of hazardous wastes for one year (1994). The penalty of three times the amount of the unpaid fee is replaced with the lower penalties used for... | Barbara Holm (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 2811 1993–94 |
State procurementThe requirement that the Office of State Procurement conduct periodic compliance visits to state agencies and higher education institutions is repealed. OSP is required to advise these agencies regarding compliance. | Vivian Caver (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 28, 1994 |
| HB 1955 1993–94 |
Improvement districtsAny city or town regardless of population may designate a committee of the council or a hearings officer to hold hearings on both the proposed creation of an LID and on the proposed assessment roll, and to make recommendations... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2244 1993–94 |
Cities/towns classificationsA first class city is redefined to be a city with a population of 10,000 or more that has adopted a charter. A second class city is redefined to be a city with a population exceeding 1,500 that has not adopted a charter and... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |
| HB 2814 1993–94 |
Nonprofit corportn purchasesThe Office of State Procurement (OSP) is authorized to enter into agreements with public benefit nonprofit corporations that receive local, state or federal funds to participate in state purchasing contracts. These agreements... | Calvin Anderson (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 23, 1994 |