Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Sullivan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2282 1999–00 |
Printed material taxationProvides a tax exemption for the sale of printed material distributed through the United States mail at no cost to the recipient. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2290 1999–00 |
Minors and bomb makingPrevents access by minors to materials about bomb making. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2307 1999–00 |
Patients' bill of rightsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to ensure that health plan patients: (1) Have improved access to information regarding their health plans; (2) have access to a quick and impartial grievance process; (3) are protected... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1250 1999–00 |
Financial informatn privacy$ Prohibits fraudulently obtaining financial information and prohibits identity theft. Both are defined as class C felonies and civil damages also are available. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1999 |
May 17, 1999 |
| HB 1673 1999–00 |
False political advertising$ Revises false campaign advertising laws by limiting them to campaigns relating to candidates, requiring actual knowledge of the falsity, and doubling fines if the false advertising is made in the last 30 days of a campaign. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1345 1999–00 |
Low-income rental housing/tx$ Provide a real and personal property tax exemption for rental housing that is provided to very low-income households and owned or used by a nonprofit organization, corporation, or association. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1133 1999–00 |
Voter registration lists$ Enhanced procedures are established to maintain voter registration lists. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1547 1999–00 |
Zoo/aquarium funding$ Authorizes counties with a population between 500,000 and 1 million to impose a local sales and use tax (maximum rate 1/10 of 1 percent) for zoo and aquarium purposes if the tax is requested by a city with a population... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1671 1999–00 |
Public works contrct actions$ Makes all disputes involving public works contracts subject to the offer-of-settlement law. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 107, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1149 1999–00 |
Insurance accounting stndrds$ Financial reports of insurance companies and health carriers must follow accounting standards adopted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 19, 1999 |
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 3052 1997–98 |
Insurer self-auditsThe House and Senate financial institutions committees are directed to conduct a study on insurance compliance self-audits, and make recommendations on whether a limited privilege should be enacted to encourage such audits.... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1408 1997–98 |
Carrying concealed pistolA valid CPL issued in another state exempts a person from the requirement of a Washington CPL in order to conceal a pistol on his or her person. A person with an out-of-state CPL must carry the CPL with him or her when... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1867 1997–98 |
Food sanitation and safetyBeginning July 1, 1998, the renewal period for food and beverage workers = permits is reduced from five to three years, unless the employee obtains additional food safety training. A limited-duty permit for disabled people is created. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2350 1997–98 |
Sex offender registry infoWSP must include the sex offender central registry in the WACIC database and the merger must take place by June 30, 1999. The effect will be to provide local law enforcement officers with routine access to the sex offender... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 67, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2503 1997–98 |
Storm water control facilitiIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the income level of the persons receiving storm water control services or benefits, including senior citizens and... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2707 1997–98 |
Inmate work programs/sex offThe Department of Corrections must ensure that sex offender obtain no access to private individuals' names, addresses, or telephone numbers while working in an inmate work program. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2791 1997–98 |
MethamphetamineThe offense of manufacturing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine in or near a residence in which a minor or pregnant woman resides is included in the list of most serious... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1648 1997–98 |
Gang activity buildingsA criminal street gang nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal street gang activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1784 1997–98 |
Public assistance fraudThe Division of Fraud Investigations is established in DSHS, to investigate and refer fraud cases for local prosecution. The director of the division is responsible for providing leadership, recommending policy for fraud... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2144 1997–98 |
Insur commissnr depositaryFinancial institutions with trust powers located in Washington State may be designated as security depositaries by the Insurance Commissioner. The financial institutions do not have to be domiciled in Washington State, but... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |