Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Suzette Cooke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2194 1997–98 |
Commnty, trade, econ dev dptEffective March 1, 1998, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is renamed the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development is created. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2203 1997–98 |
Capitol grounds securityDirects the chief of the Washington state patrol to provide security and protection for all state capitol buildings and grounds, including all parking facilities. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | 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 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 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 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1850 1997–98 |
Long-term care servicesA joint legislative committee on long-term care oversight is created. It includes four members of the House of Representatives and four members of the Senate. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 392, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 2189 1997–98 |
Low-income senior housingThe Task Force on Financing Senior Housing and housing for persons with disabilities is created. The task force consists of 13 members with representation from public and private sector organizations involved in the provision... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1817 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water demonstratnThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program in cooperation with the Department of Health. The demonstration program consists of five demonstration projects. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1922 1997–98 |
Juvenile offense jurisdictnA county with a population between 200,000 and 350,000 and located east of the Cascades may authorize a pilot project to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court over... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1903 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose . The purpose of the contractor registration statute is for consumer protection. Definition of unregistered contractor . An A unregistered contractor @ means a person, firm, or corporation working as a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2128 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceThe limitation on outside employment by state officers and employees is modified so that a contract or grant may be performed by an officer or employee of the agency authorizing the contract or grant, but the contract or grant... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1491 1997–98 |
Dog guide & service animalsGuide and service dogs are referred to as dog guides and service animals. Service animals are trained to assist people who are sensory, mentally or physically disabled. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2046 1997–98 |
Foster parent liaisonDSHS must recruit an adequate number of prospective adoptive and foster homes and report its success in achieving the goal. The department must provide a foster parent liaison position in each departmental region. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1102 1997–98 |
Excess comp/retirement benftThe definition of excess compensation is clarified to include only those types of payments that are currently specifically listed in statute. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1940 1997–98 |
Ignition interlocks for DUIUse of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2197 1997–98 |
K-20 ed technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1024 1997–98 |
Nursing home bed conversionsA nursing home must give to the Department of Health a notice of intent to restore beds A banked @ or held in reserve, at least 90 days prior to the modification. If construction costing more than $1.2 million is required for... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1743 1997–98 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to adopt rules for the state long-term care ombudsman program. An emergency is declared. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 194, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |