Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1298 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationLegislative findings are made relating to the benefits of allowing greater flexibility in designing compensatory mitigation proposals. Compensatory mitigation is broadly defined to provide flexibility in the location, timing,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1395 1997–98 |
Filling office vacanciesThree nominees may be selected for a vacancy in a legislative position or partisan county elective position at any time after the legislator or county official submits a letter of resignation to the proper authority, whether... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1580 1997–98 |
Community gardensThe Legislature intends to support the development of community gardens through the cooperative extension services of Washington State University. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1613 1997–98 |
Biosolids management programThe DOE is directed to establish annual fees to recover the costs of administering a biosolids program, including the costs of providing technical assistance. A fee schedule must be adopted by rule and may not be revised more... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1614 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn fiscalDonations and bequests, fees from the sale of sand, and ski lift inspection fees are to be deposited into the parks renewal and stewardship account. The director is authorized to transfer a portion of the funds generated by... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1631 1997–98 |
Unif intrastate famly supprtTo comply with the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation, Washington is required to adopt the latest amendments to the UIFSA. The amendments make the following substantive changes to the UIFSA: Income-withholding Orders The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1934 1997–98 |
Inmate funds deductionsThe mandatory deductions taken from the first $100 per month received by an inmate from outside sources is reduced from 35 percent to 15 percent. The 20 percent cost of incarceration deduction is eliminated. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2186 1997–98 |
Water resource inventry areaThe Puget Sound Action Team is directed to develop a methodology to identify critical watershed functions within a water resource inventory area. The methodology must use GIS technology to identify critical watershed... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2497 1997–98 |
Elk population rebuildingThe Legislature finds that certain elk populations in the state are at risk and that various factors have contributed to tensions between tribal and non-tribal elk hunters and between elk hunters and residents of areas where... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3097 1997–98 |
School levy authorizationProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3084 1997–98 |
Student transportatn allocatDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to either conduct or contract for a study on student transportation, with emphasis on the allocation provided for in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.190. The study shall... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3092 1997–98 |
State emplyee housng relocatAuthorizes state employee housing relocation assistance. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3063 1997–98 |
Climate change committeeDirects the joint select committee to survey the current state of the science regarding global climate change and associated regional climate change. The committee shall identify steps that the public and private sectors may... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3007 1997–98 |
Veterans' homes admissionAdmits disabled Filipino World War II veterans who swore an oath to American authority and who participated in military engagements with American soldiers. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3016 1997–98 |
Publ-privat transprtatn projProvides that agreements under this act must include expansion capacity for alternative modes of travel other than private motor vehicles, and must provide that the operating entity will structure the tolls and user charges to... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3017 1997–98 |
Ballot proposition expendituDeclares that no person who is: (1) A private developer under the terms of RCW 47.46.030, or a subcontractor of such a developer; (2) a contractor or subcontractor of the department of transportation; or (3) an employee of... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3018 1997–98 |
Publ-privat transprtatn projRequires the department to limit the affected project area to that which contains the population that will account for seventy-five percent of the per capita trips through or across the area where tolls or user fees are charged. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2981 1997–98 |
Mitigation activities fundngProvides funds for the mitigation of highway noise, water pollution, and fish passage barriers. | Frank Chopp (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2961 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insur discriminProhibits discrimination by insurance companies against victims of abuse and shelters for the protection of subjects of abuse. Finds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |