Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Van Luven
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1829 1997–98 |
Computer hardware trade-insA retail establishment that accepts computer hardware as a trade-in or exchange for other computer hardware of greater value is required to record identifying information about an employee or a person involved in the trade-in... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2459 1997–98 |
Public housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners. Two commissioners must be tenants in a housing project owned by the housing authority. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2529 1997–98 |
Small business exportersThe Small Business Export Finance Assistance Center = s board of directors is reduced from 19 members to seven members. Members are appointed by the Governor, with advice from board members. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2791 1997–98 |
MethamphetamineThe offense of manufacturing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine in or near a residence in which a minor or pregnant woman resides is included in the list of most serious... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1833 1997–98 |
Economic develpmnt loan fndsThe restriction that limits 20 percent of the 80 percent of funds available to projects in distressed areas for grants to fund local revolving loan funds is removed. The DLF committee is authorized to make funds available to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2108 1997–98 |
Jumbo ferry constructionLegislative intent is declared and the Legislature finds that the existing, aging Super Class ferries cannot provide reliable service to accommodate the economic growth in the central Puget Sound region and forecasted... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2326 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt personnl filesA judge in a civil or criminal action where a party offers as evidence the personnel record or internal affairs files of a law enforcement agency may not allow introduction of the record or file without inspecting the records... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2472 1997–98 |
Publ works board rural loansThe public works trust fund rural natural resources impact areas loan program is repealed. Various provisions added in 1997 to rural natural resources impact areas programs are designated for repeal in 2001. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2508 1997–98 |
Metropolitan park districtsAn alternative organizational structure for a metropolitan park district is established. District Creation and Boundaries : In a city with a population of at least 500,000, the city legislative authority may be designated as... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2604 1997–98 |
Parent participation in educThe legislature finds that there is a need for greater parental participation in a child = s education. The office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will study and make recommendations to the Legislature on... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2774 1997–98 |
Adult family homesThe Secretary of the Department of Health must appoint an advisory committee, in consultation with DSHS, on matters relating to the regulation of administrative rules, enforcement process, staffing, and training requirements... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2785 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresThe requirements regarding promotional offers made by a person promoting timeshares are modified as follows: (1) the invitation to view or hear a sales presentation must conspicuously disclose restrictions in bold face; (2)... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2821 1997–98 |
Driver training schoolsDriver training schools are authorized to have branch classrooms in locations that are used for other educational purposes. The driver training school may not move branch classroom locations until completion of scheduled courses. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2993 1997–98 |
Property manager compensatnB&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a property management company for the payment of gross wages or benefits to on-site personnel from property management trust accounts that are required to be maintained by law. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3046 1997–98 |
Food brought into stadiumsAny agreement for the joint operation of facilities of a public facility district or a public stadium authority must allow individuals attending events at the stadium to bring food or food items for consumption inside the... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 1185 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to landscape maintenance and horticultural services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2485 1997–98 |
Internal distributns/B&O taxThe "internal distributions" tax is eliminated. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2701 1997–98 |
Outpatient mental health srvCarriers that cover outpatient mental health services are restricted to specific information on the covered person when conducting a utilization review or service audit. Distributed health plan material must include a variety... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |