Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2145 1997–98 |
Teachers' retirement creditProvides that after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2153 1997–98 |
Health insur grievancesDirects the insurance commissioner to adopt by rule a standardized grievance procedure for enrollees of all health carriers. The standard grievance procedure must be available for all enrollees to file complaints about any... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2154 1997–98 |
Health insur quality stndrdsDirects the department of health to adopt comprehensive quality assurance standards that each health carrier must meet. These standards must be reviewed and modified as appropriate at least every three years. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2155 1997–98 |
Health providr credentialingEstablishes a process for credentialing and recredentialing providers by health carriers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2159 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides state employee benefits for domestic partners. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2169 1997–98 |
Health care purchasing offceDirects the governor to establish a state health care purchasing and policy office by July 1, 1997. The purpose of this office is to develop and implement the most cost-effective methods of purchasing health care coverage for... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2171 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxExpands property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2200 1997–98 |
Minimum wageDeclares that beginning January 1, 1998, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be five dollars and fifty cents per hour. Beginning January 1, 1999, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be six dollars per hour. Beginning... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2201 1997–98 |
Document filing with auditorRevises provisions relating to filing documents with county auditors. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2204 1997–98 |
Vehicle sellers' reportsDeclares an intent that this act will more effectively ensure that an owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle is not mistakenly deemed civilly or criminally liable for the operation of the vehicle by... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2220 1997–98 |
Spending public fundsDeclares that, by providing agencies with an amount equal to each agency's administrative savings, the legislature intends to permit each agency to enhance delivery of services to the customers of state government. Creates the... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2221 1997–98 |
Business & occupatn tx rateDecreases and clarifies business and occupation tax rates. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2228 1997–98 |
Community-oriented policingSection 1. Legislative Findings . States legislative findings that crime is a very important concern in Washington, that community policing provides long term solutions to problems, that it rebuilds the bonds between citizens... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2231 1997–98 |
Personal responsibilityEstablishes the WorkFirst program, the welfare-to-work program for temporary assistance for needy families. The department shall administer the program consistent with the temporary assistance for needy families provisions of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2249 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2253 1997–98 |
Office of health policyProvides that the governor shall establish an office of health policy by July 1, 1997. The office is to develop coordinated and cost-effective methods of purchasing health care for state government and to provide policy... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1632 1997–98 |
State investigator trainingA study group is created to develop mandatory training, policies and procedures for state investigators. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1388 1997–98 |
Work release program sitingDepartment of Corrections (DOC) contractors are required to comply with the same public notification and public hearing requirements that DOC must follow when establishing and relocating work release facilities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1398 1997–98 |
Spokane superior court judgsThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Spokane County is increased from 11 to 13. The additional judicial positions take effect upon the effective date of the act, but the actual starting dates must be... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |