Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Barbara Lisk
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2786 1997–98 |
Liquor without chargeA winery or a wholesaler may furnish wine without charge to nonprofit charitable organizations for use consistent with the purpose of the organization. Consistent with other exceptions for donating wine, the wine is subject to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2714 1997–98 |
Electric gen faclties/tax exExempts electric generating facilities powered by landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 1698 1997–98 |
K-20 telecommunictns networkThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 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 1242 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1268 1997–98 |
Property tax limitsThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus inflation. Inflation is measured by the percentage change in the implicit price deflator (IPD) for personal consumption expenditures for... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1302 1997–98 |
Intangible personal prop/taxAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1326 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesA variety of changes are made to the Washington Electronic Authentication Act. Duties of the Secretary of State: The Secretary of State is authorized to issue certificates for itself and its employees or agents, and may... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 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 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 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 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1883 1997–98 |
Civil service reformVarious changes are made in the Washington Personnel Resources Board's (WPRB) authority to adopt civil service rules. The Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) is repealed and appeal jurisdiction is transferred to the WPRB. These... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | 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 1929 1997–98 |
Rules approval by legislatreProvides that a rule or an emergency rule of the departments of ecology, labor and industries, health, revenue, and natural resources, the employment security department, the forest practices board, the office of the insurance... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1980 1997–98 |
Construction employmentImmunity from industrial insurance liability at construction sites The immunity from liability for workplace injuries for third parties performing services at a construction site is modified. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2073 1997–98 |
Employee tipsEmployers of A tipped employees @ may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $4.90 per hour. The amount of tips considered as wages may not be greater than the value of tips actually received by the employee. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2224 1997–98 |
Unemployment insuranceFinds that the unemployment insurance system, designed to provide benefits to workers during temporary periods of involuntary employment, has inequities that need to be addressed. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2233 1997–98 |
Unemployment insuranceFinds that the unemployment insurance system, designed to provide benefits to workers during temporary periods of involuntary unemployment, has inequities that need to be addressed. It is the intent of the legislature to... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2336 1997–98 |
Hanford Reach managementDeclares an intent to create a cooperative partnership that will provide a forum for public input from the entire region and that will ensure the long-term protection of the river as wild, scenic, and accessible. Creates the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1478 1997–98 |
Winter wildlife feedingThe Legislature recognizes it is in the public interest to feed deer and elk on an emergency basis during episodes of severe winter weather given such animals are at risk of starvation and may be driven to forage on private... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |