Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Scott Smith
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1732 1997–98 |
Cigarette taxes exemptionNew cigarette tax and retail sales tax exemptions are created for cigarettes sold directly to a fishing vessel or to an agent for the fishing vessel, if the cigarettes are for the crew = s consumption in the coastal waters of... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1749 1997–98 |
Transporting studentsDirects the state board of education to adopt rules governing the training qualifications and eligibility requirements for district employees who transport students in school buses or other motor vehicles. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1760 1997–98 |
Union security agreementsThe public employment collective bargaining laws covering public employees are each amended to include a security provision requiring notice to employees regarding union security provisions. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 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 1790 1997–98 |
Ed employee contract statusRequires that the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the procedure for the conduct of an adjudicative hearing as provided for in RCW 34.05.449. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1838 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerThe definitions are revised to include A medical gas piping installer. @ Medical gas piping installer means a certified journeyman plumber who holds a certificate of competency as a medical piping installer. Revises the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1844 1997–98 |
Voter registratn identifictnDeclares that "identification sufficient to identify the applicant" means a Washington state driver's license, identicard issued by the department of licensing under RCW 46.20.117, United States passport, or United States... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1853 1997–98 |
School district boundariesNotwithstanding the city or town districts statute, the governing body of a city or town that includes territory located in two school districts may call a special election to remove territory from one school district and... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1895 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle inspectnProhibits the random inspection of commercial motor vehicles without probable cause. Repeals RCW 46.64.060 and 46.64.070. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1921 1997–98 |
Women/minority business/bidsThe authority is eliminated for a state agency or institution of higher education to award a contract to a women or minority-owned and controlled business that is not the lowest responsible bidder. Instead, a contract at the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1937 1997–98 |
Property tax administrationProperty Tax Notices and Disclosures: A bank or other institution paying property taxes on behalf of a property owner must supply the assessor with the owner = s name and address. The bank or other institution is subject to a... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1970 1997–98 |
Disruptive student expulsionA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1972 1997–98 |
Gov action economic impactWhenever a county or city prepares a detailed statement, or environmental impact statement, of a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the Growth Management Act, it must also analyze the potential economic impacts... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1988 1997–98 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2009 1997–98 |
Insur agent/contract termntnThe requirements that apply when the agency relationship between an independent agent and an insurance company is terminated also apply when the agency relationship between a general agent and an insurance company is... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2021 1997–98 |
Service animals/health risksDirects the department of health to conduct a risk analysis for various public and private locations based on different animals used as service animals. Based on the risk analysis, the department shall issue rules and provide... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2035 1997–98 |
Student learning commissionThe Commission on Student Learning is renamed the Commission on Academic Achievement. The Essential Academic Learning Requirements are renamed Academic Achievement Standards. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2036 1997–98 |
Selective service registratnMen between the ages of 18 and 26 cannot enroll in a public college or university unless they are registered with the federal Selective Service. During college registration, each public college must ask men in the appropriate... | Scott Smith (R-2) | 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 |
| HB 2057 1997–98 |
Home-based instrctn suppliesA person may apply for a sales tax exemption on home-based instruction educational supplies not to exceed the tax paid on $3,000 worth of supplies purchased annually during a school year in the person = s household.... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2058 1997–98 |
Occupational driver's licensRevises RCW 46.20.391 relating to requirements for occupational driver's licenses. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2071 1997–98 |
School site-council meetingsAll school site-councils are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. A school site-council is the multi-member board that acts as the representative body of persons connected to a school, if any of its actions are on behalf... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2086 1997–98 |
Printers/taxProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of printing; as to such persons, the amount of tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the gross income of the business multiplied by... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |