Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tim Hickel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 1374 1997–98 |
Alternate teacher certifictnAlternative teaching certification must be available beginning in the 1998-99 school year. A school district may apply to the Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) to obtain an alternative teaching certificate for an individual. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1223 1997–98 |
Tenant public nuisance activThe tenant has a duty not to engage in any gang-related activity that renders people in at least two or more dwelling units or residences insecure with respect to their lives or the use of their property, or that injures or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 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 1072 1997–98 |
Interception of communicatnsThe Privacy Act is amended to provide that no person may install or use a pen register or trap and trace device without prior court authorization except as specifically authorized under the act. A pen register or trap and... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 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 1971 1997–98 |
Teachers as legislatorsTeachers on leave of absence to serve as legislators can choose between receiving HCA insurance benefits as state employees or choose to have the Legislature pay the school district for the cost of continuing district-provided... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2732 1997–98 |
Wage assignment ordersAn employer served with a mandatory wage assignment order must deliver withheld earnings to the Washington State Support Registry within five working days of each regular pay interval. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, 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 1075 1997–98 |
School attendance/jurisdictnDistrict and municipal courts are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. District and municipal courts may agree to exercise that jurisdiction but are... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1186 1997–98 |
Aiding injured personsA person is guilty of failing to summon assistance if the person knows that another person has suffered substantial bodily harm and needs help; the person could reasonably summon assistance for the injured person without... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1195 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance proofWritten proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided upon request of a licensing service representative in the course of his or her official duties. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1385 1997–98 |
Certificatd emplyees/probatnThe time frame governing the probation of a certificated school employee is modified. Transfer or reassignment of probationary employees without documentation is restricted. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1421 1997–98 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 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 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | 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 2027 1997–98 |
Travel salesRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2330 1997–98 |
Church schoolsParents can satisfy the compulsory attendance law by sending their children to a religiously affiliated exempt school. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2331 1997–98 |
School district contractsThe requirement that the length of certain contracts entered into by school districts not exceed five years is removed. | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2333 1997–98 |
Student transportationA school district may transport basic education and special education students on the same bus (or other transportation) while continuing to collect the higher rate for the special education students. If districts exercise... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |