Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Cathy Wolfe
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2762 1997–98 |
Truant students/driving privProvides that the department of licensing shall not consider an application of any minor under the age of eighteen years for a driver's license if the applicant is a student subject to this act unless the department is... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2767 1997–98 |
Child support enforcementVarious changes are made to the statutes governing child support enforcement to implement the recent amendments to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. An entity receiving an... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2805 1997–98 |
Civil service reformFinds that there is a significant benefit in providing government services through a competitive system in which both public and private entities participate. Finds that updating the state civil service system and improving... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2718 1997–98 |
Books/tax exemptionProvides tax exemptions for books. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2749 1997–98 |
Child visitationA provision is added to the Uniform Parentage Act authorizing the court to order visitation to a person other than a parent under certain circumstances. The provision is substantially identical to the visitation provisions... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2510 1997–98 |
Juv offender diversion prgrmRevises provisions relating to diversion programs for juvenile offenders. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2603 1997–98 |
Conservations futures fundRevises RCW 84.34.240 to authorize the use of the revenues for the development, maintenance, and operation of the real property. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2621 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance/low-incomeDirects the commissioner, in consultation with insurers authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, to establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons obtain the mandatory minimum motor... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2632 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeMakes the basic health plan available to persons covered by the federal children's health initiative. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2637 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle tax/crim justcProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2638 1997–98 |
Personnel system reform actEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2639 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer donatnAppropriation: None. Fiscal Note: Available. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2594 1997–98 |
Contraceptive insur coverageDeclares an intent to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and increase equity in coverage of prescription drugs and devices by increasing coverage of contraception services and supplies in health plans that cover... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2426 1997–98 |
Third-party appraisalsA third party, as well as an employee, who is not licensed or certified by the Department of Licensing may conduct appraisals or appraisal reviews for a financial institution or mortgage broker for certain real estate... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2489 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditProvides that persons who fail to: (1) Establish allowable membership service not previously credited; (2) restore all or a part of that previously credited membership service represented by withdrawn contributions; or (3)... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2505 1997–98 |
Independent science panelFinds that by creating an independent science panel, funds for salmon recovery will be spent in a cost-effective manner and local innovations that prove to be successful can be shared throughout the state. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2396 1997–98 |
Ground water withdrawalProvides that a proposed use of ground water without a permit as authorized under RCW 90.44.050 may be considered to constitute an appropriate provision for potable water supply under this act only to the extent that all of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2397 1997–98 |
Early retirementProvides that, subject to this act, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire after providing... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2398 1997–98 |
Female youth inpatient trtmnDirects the department to contract with a qualified vendor to provide secure level II inpatient treatment services for female youth. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2406 1997–98 |
Friendly parent presumptionAnother factor is added to the list of factors a court must consider when determining the residential provisions for a child in actions for the dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2407 1997–98 |
Shared parental responsibltyA presumption is created, for the purposes of determining a permanent parenting plan, that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of a child. "Shared parental responsibility" is defined as shared residential... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |