Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1231 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportntiesA school board may contract with nonsectarian schools and organizations to provide educational services for district students, including, but not limited to, students who have been suspended or expelled, who are academically... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1233 1997–98 |
Forest fire suppression acctInterest earned on the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account is to be deposited into that account rather than into the general fund. Prepared by Linda Byers (786-7129) House Natural Resources Committee January 31, 1997 | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1239 1997–98 |
Retired health practnr licnsAllows the disciplining authority to adopt rules that establish different continuing education requirements for retired active license holders who provide only uncompensated community services. Authorizes the disciplinary... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1258 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceThe industrial insurance laws are amended to create additional authority for certain groups of employers to self-insure their industrial insurance obligations. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1285 1997–98 |
Engineers/land surveyorsThe Board Chair may appoint, with the approval of the Director, up to two temporary members to the state Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for no more than one hundred eighty days. Written... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1304 1997–98 |
Distressed area call centersA sales and use tax exemption is created for businesses located within an eligible area and engaged in call center activities. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1305 1997–98 |
Distressed area job creationThe Business and Occupation (B&O) Jobs Tax Credit program requirement that a business must increase its existing force work by 15 percent to claim a tax credit is replaced with a requirement that there is an increase in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1318 1997–98 |
Amusement game agreementsFor amusement games only, agreements that require a person to purchase the games and the materials, services and equipment connected with the games exclusively from one supplier are no longer prohibited if limited in duration.... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1321 1997–98 |
Intergovernmental relationsRevises RCW 43.17.360 to delete language which directs that proceeds from the lease of real property shall go solely to the eastern state hospital. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1435 1997–98 |
Cities and townsCollection agencies. A collection agency that contacts with a government to collect debts owned to the government collects fees, penalties, costs, and assessments associated with the debt, as well as its own collection costs,... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1494 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt officrs/retireProvides that a "Law enforcement officer" also means a person employed on or after January 1, 1998, as a state parks and recreation commission enforcement officer or as a state liquor control board enforcement officer. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1507 1997–98 |
Government agency feesAny fee imposed by a state or local governmental agency must directly relate to the service provided for the fee. A state or local governmental agency is required to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1523 1997–98 |
Cert ed emply classroom timeRequires certificated educational employees to engage in at least ninety hours of classroom instruction every three years. Requires the board to grant exemptions from this requirement to certificated personnel serving as... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1547 1997–98 |
Discount program membrshp/txProvides that, as to such sales the amount of the tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the value of the gross income of the business multiplied by the rate of 0.471 percent. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1579 1997–98 |
Columbia River Gorge commssnThe Columbia River Gorge Commission must work with the Washington State Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to assist the Washington Columbia River Gorge national scenic area counties in developing land... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1617 1997–98 |
L & I claims performnce audtThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is directed to conduct a performance audit of claims administration within the industrial insurance division of the Department of Labor and Industries. The performance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1623 1997–98 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceSpecifies that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 1998, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1633 1997–98 |
Fairness in drug pricingDeclares that an agency of the state may not purchase drugs from a manufacturer who engages in price discrimination. Provides that a manufacturer who violates this act or a rule adopted under this act is subject to a civil... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1691 1997–98 |
Workers' comp actionsUnder the industrial insurance law, for an injured worker's injury to result from the "deliberate intention" of the employer, the specific purpose of the employer's conduct must have been to bring about that injury. The... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1736 1997–98 |
Olympic College repairsMakes an appropriation of three million six hundred fifty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, for the biennium ending June 30, 1997, from the state building construction account to the state board... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | 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 |