Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Zellinsky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1656 1997–98 |
Public transportation ratesProvides for charges as allowed under the federal Americans with disabilities act for public conveyance or transportation of eligible persons. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1675 1997–98 |
Local sales tax/transportatnThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1688 1997–98 |
Fire departments/taxesExempts fire departments from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1725 1997–98 |
Urban center residencesOne definition is modified and two definitions are added to the section of the tax code that provides an exemption from ad valorem property taxation for owners of new and rehabilitated multiple-unit dwellings in urban centers.... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1739 1997–98 |
Gambling gross receiptsDeclares that "gross receipts" includes only those amounts actually received from the gambling activity of punch boards and pull-tabs less prizes and the cost of the games. Takes effect January 1, 1998. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1741 1997–98 |
Social card gamesRevises RCW 9.46.0281 relating to social card games. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1755 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I basic salry defRevises RCW 41.26.030 to include educational attainment pay within the definition of basic salary for plan I retirement system members. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | 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 1767 1997–98 |
Generic drugs dispensingProvides that, upon receipt of any prescription, the pharmacist may dispense a therapeutically equivalent generic drug unless specifically advised to the contrary by the prescribing practitioner. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1814 1997–98 |
Board of pilotage commissnrsRevises RCW 88.16.010 to replace the administrator of the office of marine safety as an ex officio member of the board of pilotage commissioners with a public member experienced in marine incident investigation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1820 1997–98 |
Health care liability reformRequires a claimant's attorney to file the certificate specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action for damages arising out of injuries occurring as a result of health... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1870 1997–98 |
Adult family home discip brdDeclares that the board shall act as the disciplining authority for providers and resident managers registered with the department under chapter 18.48 RCW, and may upon request respond in an advisory capacity to questions... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1905 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is eliminated. | Barbara Lisk (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 1958 1997–98 |
Boarding home careAuthorizes the department to create categories of need solely for the purpose of defining payment levels for residents it places in boarding homes. The categories and their definitions and payment standards must be developed... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | 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 1993 1997–98 |
Publ. works administrtn acctDeclares that only the director of labor and industries or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1994 1997–98 |
Pet breedersDeclares that no breeder may operate a facility in which five or more litters of dogs or cats, or both, are bred and produced annually for sale without a license under this chapter. No person may represent oneself as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2015 1997–98 |
Students/unexcused absenceProvides that, if a school has received notification under RCW 28A.225.035(4) that a child is a member of an assistance unit receiving temporary assistance for needy families, the school shall report to the court when the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2020 1997–98 |
Actions for damages limitatnA plaintiff who sues based on negligence may not recover damages if the plaintiff's injuries were proximately caused by the plaintiff's commission of a felony for which he or she has been convicted. Limits are placed on the... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |