Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Pat Scott
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2492 1997–98 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe ratio of the caseload per case manager is reduced from its current level of 109 clients to one case manager to a maximum average ratio of 75 clients to one case manager. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2547 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender deterrenceNew Chapter . This act creates a new chapter in Title 13 (Juvenile Courts and Juvenile Offenders) of the RCW (Revised Code of Washington) to be called the Juvenile Violence Deterrence Act of 1998. The act will create a grant... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2778 1997–98 |
Brain injury trust fundA $25 fine is assessed on persons convicted of DUI, vehicular homicide, or assault. The fine is also assessed on persons given a deferred prosecution, or convicted of a lesser charge, resulting from an arrest for DUI or... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2513 1997–98 |
Candidates' pamphletsRequirements to publish and distribute state candidates = pamphlets are expanded. A state voters = pamphlet is required to be published and distributed for each general election held in either an even-numbered or odd-numbered... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2325 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceSection 1 amends RCW 9.95.062(2). No Stay Pending Appeal of Domestic Violence Conviction . Adds felony domestic violence offenses [1] to list of offenses for which a stay of execution of a judgment of conviction shall not by... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1283 1997–98 |
Economic development progrmsMain Street Program: The Washington Main Street Program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) by statute. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1379 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxSales and use tax exemptions for items used in constructing alternative housing for youth in crisis are extended until July 1, 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1395 1997–98 |
Filling office vacanciesThree nominees may be selected for a vacancy in a legislative position or partisan county elective position at any time after the legislator or county official submits a letter of resignation to the proper authority, whether... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1471 1997–98 |
Vulnerable adults protectionA resident of a nursing home, an adult family home, or a frail elder or vulnerable adult is presumed to be a dependent person for purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1881 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1948 1997–98 |
City & town annexationsFor a two-year period ending July 1, 1999, a city or town may not annex territory unless the territory is located in the same county as the city or town. A city or town may annex territory for municipal purposes only if the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1950 1997–98 |
Town incorporationsA city may incorporate outside of an urban growth area, in a county that plans under all of the requirements of the Growth Management Act, if (1) at least 25 percent of the boundaries of the area are coterminous with the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2353 1997–98 |
Local governmnt fiscal notesThe phrase A units of a local government @ is substituted for A political subdivisions @ in RCW 43.132.020. Request for a Fiscal Note A local government fiscal note may be requested only by the chair or the ranking minority... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3081 1997–98 |
Voter-approved projects/taxDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of voter-approved public facilities. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3047 1997–98 |
Eminent domain prceedng costRevises RCW 8.25.020 to increase the limit from two hundred dollars to seven hundred fifty dollars. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3004 1997–98 |
Real estate appraisersEstablishes the real estate appraiser commission of the state of Washington, consisting of seven members who shall act to give advice and approval to the director. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |