Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeff Gombosky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1800 1997–98 |
Crime stoppers programsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime stopper programs. CTED determines if any matching funds should be required. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1973 1997–98 |
Grandparent visitatn rightsA grandparent may petition the court for visitation with a child if the parent of the child who is the son or daughter of the grandparent is deceased. The court shall order visitation if the visitation is in the child's best interests. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | 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 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2435 1997–98 |
Independent campaign expendiNew special reports on independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A person must file a special report with the PDC who makes an independent expenditure within 21 days of an election that totals $1,000 or more to support a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2446 1997–98 |
Restricted drivers' licensesThe vetoed portions of HB 1940 are enacted, with the exception of the provision that would have allowed temporary restricted licenses for implied consent violations. Occupational licenses are replaced with "temporary... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | 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 2761 1997–98 |
At-risk youthCommitment to Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment . The processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2882 1997–98 |
Techn assistnc to agenciesA technical assistance fund administered by the Secretary of State is created for the benefit of nonprofit entities that provide human services to state agencies. The moneys are disbursed in the form of training grants which... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2929 1997–98 |
Extraordinary crime investigThe extraordinary criminal investigations assistance account is created in the state treasury. The amount is funded by an | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3136 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among local governments and the state's transportation programs. By reallocating motor vehicle... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 3131 1997–98 |
Affirmative action policyDeclares that the purpose of the commission is to establish public affirmative action policies based on economic disadvantage, develop a plan for implementing those policies, and monitor ongoing compliance with those policies.... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1998 |
| HB 2610 1997–98 |
Sex offender/kidnapper regisSex offenders are required to register their employers with the county sheriff. The county sheriff is responsible for distributing sex offender background information to each employer of a level III sex offender. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2904 1997–98 |
Emergency medical care levyProperty taxes for emergency medical purposes may be imposed for up to 10 years. The voting requirement is changed to a simple majority. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2934 1997–98 |
Sexually violent predatorsSection 1. Amends RCW 71.09.010 as follows: Findings. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3114 1997–98 |
Tipped employees health insuAn employer may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $5.15 per hour, if the employer offers health insurance coverage to the employer = s full time and qualified part time employees. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3125 1997–98 |
Emergency medicl care leviesRevises RCW 84.52.069 relating to property tax levies for emergency medical care and services. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 3127 1997–98 |
Class size reductionProvides that certificated instructional staffing allocations shall be as follows: (1) For students in grade four, beginning in the 1998-99 school year, allocations shall be on the basis of one full-time certificated... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 1782 1997–98 |
Downtown/neighbrhd revitalizThe Washington Main Street program is established in statute and various incentives are provided to assist in the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. Business and Occupation Tax Credit. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| 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 2641 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credThis bill provides a business and operations (B&O) tax credit for companies with less than 400 employees that provide child care for employee children. The credit is equal to 50 percent of child care costs, but may not be... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2927 1997–98 |
Wind/solar electrc generatnThe threshold for generating facilities to qualify for the exemption is reduced from 200 kilowatts to 200 watts, and the exemption is extended for an additional three years to June 30, 2008. The definition of A used directly @... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3119 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee retirmnt systmsDeclares an intent to modernize and clarify the laws governing the management of public retirement systems and to bring these laws into uniformity with those in other states. It is the further intent to ensure that management... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |