Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1324 1999–00 |
Transportation safety plan$ Authorizes the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to carry out federally-mandated safety oversight program for light rail systems. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1463 1999–00 |
Reports to transportatn sec.$ Reporting dates to the Department of Transportation for city and county revenue and expenditure information is changed to May 31 of each year. This is now consistent with the State Auditor's office reporting dates. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1703 1999–00 |
Surplus real property$ Allows the Regional Transit Authority to receive surplus Department of Transportation property that the state no longer needs for state highway purposes. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1181 1999–00 |
Domestic violence perpetratr$ Mandates that domestic violence perpetrator treatment programs approved by the Department of Social and Health Services include education regarding the effects of domestic violence on children if either the perpetrator or... | Jeanne Edwards (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1264 1999–00 |
Water-sewer districts$ Makes changes and technical corrections related to consolidation of water district and sewer district laws. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 153, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 30, 1999 |
| HB 1547 1999–00 |
Zoo/aquarium funding$ Authorizes counties with a population between 500,000 and 1 million to impose a local sales and use tax (maximum rate 1/10 of 1 percent) for zoo and aquarium purposes if the tax is requested by a city with a population... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1999 |
Apr 23, 1999 |
| HB 1294 1999–00 |
Driver's license statutes$ Non-substantive edits to selected statutes governing driver's licensing. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1999 |
Mar 30, 1999 |
| HB 2342 1997–98 |
International services/taxA $3,000 B&O or insurance premium tax credit is allowed per new international services job created in a community empowerment zone (CEZ) or located in a city with a population of over 80,000 in certain counties. This would... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1786 1997–98 |
Trans improvmnt brd reportngStarting February 1, 2000, the Transportation Improvement Board is required to submit lists of proposed projects to be funded in the agency = s budget request for legislative review prior to enactment of an appropriation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 1211 1997–98 |
Accident report availabilityThe Traffic Safety Commission is added to the list of agencies which are to receive accident reports and analysis from the Washington State Patrol, as well as authorizing other public entities to receive the information at the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1487 1997–98 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 2000, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2659 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txEffective January 1, 1999, motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3015 1997–98 |
SR 16 corridor tax exemptnsThe SR 16 corridor transportation systems and facilities constructed under PPI (Chapter 47.46 RCW) are exempt from the property tax, the real estate excise tax, the state public utility tax, and city business taxes. State and... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2858 1997–98 |
Rental car tax paymentRental car companies must alter year and month tabs to render the plate void of any designation of year and month. The Department of Licensing must enact rules for the process of alteration. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2917 1997–98 |
Fuel tax/registratn paymentDOL's refund reporting procedure for gasoline purchased and used for non-taxable purposes is made the same as the refund reporting procedure for diesel users. A copy of invoice(s), rather than the original, may accompany the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1352 1997–98 |
DOT environmental mitigationThe environmental mitigation revolving fund, which is not tied to programmed transportation projects, is created to finance the acquisition and development of environmental mitigation sites in advance of transportation project... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1421 1997–98 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1553 1997–98 |
City/town transportatn fundsLocal option taxes for transportation purposes are authorized for use by cities. Cities are authorized to establish city street districts contiguous with city boundaries for purposes of levying a city street tax, similar to a... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1655 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed at any time the driver is operating the vehicle or bus. The requirement that at least one passenger be present is removed. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | 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 2442 1997–98 |
Disabled parking permitsFour key issue areas are addressed in this bill: 1) Permit Identification : Each permit holder will receive a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture and name of the permit holder, as well as the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2525 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs are the only type of stud approved for use in snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington, beginning January 1, 1999. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2548 1997–98 |
Environ protctn change ordrsThe requirement that governmental entities set forth in all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations in all invitations to bid for public construction projects is removed. The term arbitration used for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |