Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Wensman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, 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 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1513 1997–98 |
Transportation demand mngmtThe commute trip reduction (CTR) goals for reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips or vehicle miles traveled are revised to 20 percent in 1997, 25 percent in 1999, and 35 percent by 2005. The work site is able to choose... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 2267 1997–98 |
Disaster response accountThe disaster response account is created as an appropriated account in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1261 1997–98 |
Small business B&O creditThe Department of Revenue may prepare a tax credit table using standard increments of no more than $5 for use by taxpayers in taking the small business B&O tax credit. The table will cross reference tax liabilities with tax credits. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1353 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land. The department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner for cash at the full appraised value. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 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 1776 1997–98 |
School auditsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction must withhold or recover state payments to school districts based on findings of the State Auditor. The superintendent is authorized to require school districts to submit revised data... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1232 1997–98 |
State route 41A four-tenths mile portion of existing State Route 2 in Newport, which connects with Idaho SR 41, is renamed as a new state highway, State Route 41. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1341 1997–98 |
Taxation/technical correctnsThe following technical corrections are made to excise and property tax statutes: C Gender-specific references are replaced with gender-neutral terms; C Outdated provisions are deleted; C Citations to other statutes are... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1342 1997–98 |
Revenue dept. interst/penaltInterest Computation - Tax Liabilities - Generally . The date that interest begins to accrue changes. Instead of accruing interest from the last day of the year when a tax liability is incurred, interest starts to accrue from... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 157, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1323 1997–98 |
Rules notices/distributionAn agency which has the capacity to transmit by electronic mail or facsimile mail may ask persons who are on mailing lists or rosters for copies of statements of inquiry, interpretive statements, policy statements, and other... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1358 1997–98 |
Farm wildlife habitat/taxSales of feed, seed, seedlings, fertilizer, agents for enhanced pollination including insects such as bees, and spray materials to farmers acting under cooperative habitat development or access contracts with the Washington... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1364 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureAny property subject to seizure in connection with a violation of gambling laws may be forfeited without further hearing if, after notice is given to the owner, the owner fails to claim the property in the time required. If... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1271 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 3901 1997–98 |
Personal respnsblty/wrk J.S.Legal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated. TANF recipients receive a lifetime maximum of five years of public assistance. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 58, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1249 1997–98 |
Business registrtn & licenseThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to contract with the federal Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate federal agencies to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers and other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 51, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1383 1997–98 |
Rape of a child/restitutionRestitution . If the offender is convicted of any of the degrees of raping a child and the child victim becomes pregnant, the court must include in its restitution order all of the victim = s medical expenses associated with... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1241 1997–98 |
Leg. ethics board membersThe prohibition of a citizen member of the Legislative Ethics Board allowing his or her name to be used, or making contributions in support of, or in opposition to, any state candidate or state ballot measure is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1251 1997–98 |
Corporation naming conventnsAny local unit of government, the state of Washington, or any state agency or department may apply to the Secretary of State to administratively dissolve or revoke the certificate of authority for any corporation using a name... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1821 1997–98 |
B & O tax rate categoriesB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1998, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 14, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |