Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2065 1997–98 |
Automotive repair choiceDeclares that an insurer may not require, direct, or otherwise induce a third-party claimant to utilize a specific automotive repair facility or one from a list of automotive repair facilities maintained or prepared by the... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2068 1997–98 |
Electrical installationsThe legislature declares that counties should be given the same authority to perform electrical inspections as cities and towns. Therefore, a county is authorized to enact and enforce its own electrical ordinance relating to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2073 1997–98 |
Employee tipsEmployers of A tipped employees @ may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $4.90 per hour. The amount of tips considered as wages may not be greater than the value of tips actually received by the employee. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2086 1997–98 |
Printers/taxProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of printing; as to such persons, the amount of tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the gross income of the business multiplied by... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2130 1997–98 |
Inmate laborProvides that neither the department, an organization operating or managing an inmate work program, or another entity employing inmate labor within the state of Washington may contract with or employ a member of the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2131 1997–98 |
Inmate employmentPurpose of the Correctional System. The purpose of the correctional system for convicted offenders is expanded to include a system which should not work against the interests of law abiding citizens and should hold their... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2148 1997–98 |
Health care policy boardDeclares an intent to eliminate the health care policy board as it provides no additional service which an already established state health care entity is not already able or cannot be enabled to provide. Creates the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2161 1997–98 |
GMA comprehensive plansRevises provisions of chapter 36.70A RCW relating to the development, adoption, and review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2219 1997–98 |
Nat. resource lands valueRequires counties and cities to provide to owners of lands containing, adjacent to, or in any way affected by designated critical areas or development regulations detailed written notice of their right to petition the county... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2243 1997–98 |
Joint residential placementFinds and declares that it is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the minor child's parents. In order to effectuate... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2245 1997–98 |
County water authorityProvides that a water authority may be created in any county with a population of one million or more to prepare a comprehensive plan for the development of water resources outside of the largest city in that county and to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2280 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actProvides that a family that includes an adult who has received temporary assistance for needy families for sixty months after the effective date of this section shall be ineligible for further temporary assistance for needy... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2341 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingAs part of its technical assistance program, CTED is directed to prepare a model wetlands mitigation banking ordinance for optional use by cities and counties. The purpose of the model ordinance is to promote mitigation... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1826 1997–98 |
Moneys from public landsFor moneys due to counties from the forest board transfer and purchase lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed within seven working days of receipt of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 448, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1032 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-Making Authority . The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on intent statements or the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1085 1997–98 |
Student test/survey notifctnThe common school code is amended to clarify that absent prior consent, no student may be required to submit to a test, questionnaire, survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning the student's or the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1086 1997–98 |
Removing child from schoolThe authorization requirement for removal of students from school grounds is modified. No student may be removed from school grounds without authorization from the student's parent or legal guardian. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1565 1997–98 |
Small scale mining/prospctngSmall scale prospecting and mining is exempt from the hydraulic permit statute. Small scale mining is defined as mining with pans, sluice boxes, concentrators and mini-rocker boxes. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |