Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dawn Mason
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1166 1997–98 |
Found property handling costIf the found property is cash, then the finder is not required to have its value appraised. The responsibility for publishing notice of the found property is moved to the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 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 1202 1997–98 |
High school credit equivalncBy statute, at the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours equals one high school credit. The State Board of Education and Higher Education Coordinating Board task force reporting requirement on high... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, 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 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1064 1997–98 |
Health care insur reportingHealth care service contractors (HCSCs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) must maintain a net worth equal to the greater of $3 million or 2 percent of annual premiums on the first $150 million of annual premiums and... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1551 1997–98 |
Higher ed fiscal flexibilityEach baccalaureate institution may use up to 2 percent of the institution = s operating fee revenue to waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for any student, except on the basis of intercollegiate athletics. This... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 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 1219 1997–98 |
Health care service prepaymnThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1545 1997–98 |
Domestc violnce shelter fndsThe 50 percent local match requirement for domestic violence shelter grants is eliminated. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1928 1997–98 |
Housing finance commissionWSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities that are financed by WSHFC or programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants that run with the land are used to satisfy and enforce requirements... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1099 1997–98 |
LEOFF retirement plan IFormer LEOFF I members who are now active members of PERS, TRS or WSPRS are given the option to transfer their prior LEOFF I service credit to their current retirement system and plan. Members who have withdrawn contributions... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1535 1997–98 |
NaturopathsLicensed naturopaths are included among the health care practitioners who may certify an individual for use as a health care assistant. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1066 1997–98 |
State facilities maintenanceThe recent reforms to state agency maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting practices are codified to ensure that they are sustained into the future. Information about the condition of facilities must be included in the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1573 1997–98 |
Assistive technology useCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1089 1997–98 |
AFDC references correctedThe Revised Code of Washington contains many references to "Aid to Families with Dependent Children." These references appear in several titles, as well as throughout the title dealing with public assistance. References to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 59, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1813 1997–98 |
Movie & video production/taxThe sales and use tax exemption on production equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is expanded to include other vehicles used solely for production activities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 61, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1124 1997–98 |
Higher ed state support discBeginning with the 1997 fall academic term, at the beginning of each academic term, public and independent institutions of higher education must provide information to students on the approximate amount of the state = s... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1188 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical student tuitWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 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 1098 1997–98 |
Teachers'retirement plan IIIThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 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 |