Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Barbara Lisk
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1607 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with claims accepted after June 30, 1997, self-insured employers are authorized to close certain industrial insurance claims that involve a determination of permanent partial disability. The claims that self-insurers... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1866 1997–98 |
Environmental excellenceThe director of a state, regional, or local agency may enter into an environmental excellence program agreement (environmental agreement) with any person regulated under the environmental laws of the state. Existing legal... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1922 1997–98 |
Juvenile offense jurisdictnA county with a population between 200,000 and 350,000 and located east of the Cascades may authorize a pilot project to allow courts of limited jurisdiction to exercise concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court over... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1316 1997–98 |
State route 35A new state route number 35 is added to the state highway system. The route is to begin at the Washington-Oregon boundary line along the Columbia River to a junction with SR 14 near White Salmon. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2276 1997–98 |
Indigent civil legal servcesThe Legislature intends to promote civil legal services to indigent persons, subject to available funds, while ensuring accountability. The Legislature recognizes both an attorney = s duty to represent clients without... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1557 1997–98 |
Habitat/water improvemnts/txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality and water quantity. Private property owners are encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 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 1832 1997–98 |
Plant pest control fundsFunds from Horticultural Inspection District 2 may be transferred to the plant pest account. The transferred monies are used solely for Rhagoletis pomonella control activities in the district. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2142 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner is permitted to assign all or a portion of the remainder of an annuity to a third party. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2093 1997–98 |
Family leaveThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to cease administration and enforcement of the state family leave law until the earlier of the following dates: -the | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2537 1995–96 |
Irrigation district boardsMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2936 1995–96 |
Food storage/ammonia useAmmonia refrigeration systems or systems using A-1 refrigerants used in cold storage warehouses and controlled atmosphere storage warehouses that store fruit or vegetables are not required to comply with specific sections of... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2703 1995–96 |
Occuaptional safety & healthA section of law is repealed that requires the posting of certain warning signs if a pesticide with a reentry interval of more than 24 hours is applied to a labor-intensive agricultural crop and requires employees to vacate... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1704 1995–96 |
Travel sellers registrationThe striking amendment makes modifications to the sellers of travel registration act in order to clarify certain provisions of this act. Wholesalers of travel services who do not retail travel services to Washington consumers... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2290 1995–96 |
Wind energy/solar power taxMachinery and equipment used directly in generating electricity using wind or sun energy is exempt from sales and use tax. The costs of installing the machinery and equipment are also exempt. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2538 1995–96 |
Irrigation districtsA person other than the county treasurer may be designated to act as treasurer of an irrigation district that lies entirely within one county without the need for the county treasurer's approval. The district must have... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2119 1995–96 |
Preserved fruits & veg/taxThe B&O tax rate for persons selling at wholesale fresh fruits and vegetables that are canned, preserved, frozen, or dehydrated by the seller and sold to purchasers who transport the products out-of-state in the ordinary... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 2778 1995–96 |
Farmworker housing/tax exmptCharges made for labor and material used to construct, repair, decorate, or improve new or existing buildings or other structures used as agricultural employee housing are made exempt from sales and use tax. "Agricultural... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 117, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 20, 1996 |
| HB 1647 1995–96 |
Employmnt securty data shareGovernment agencies are authorized to access employer information possessed by the Employment Security Department for the purposes of the Labor Market and Economic Analysis Division. Access is limited to only those individuals... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 2513 1995–96 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums, thus passing the cost of benefits provided for injured workers to insured employers in the same risk... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 15, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |