Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ruth Fisher
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2987 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle enforcmntPrescribes the powers and duties of commercial vehicle officers. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2896 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increasedProvides procedures for increasing the state minimum wage rate to six dollars and fifty cents an hour by the year 2000 with inflation increases thereafter without addressing deductions from or credits against employees' wages... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2771 1997–98 |
Students/malicious harassmntProvides that, where sexual and other malicious harassment are particularly pernicious threats to school safety, the legislature intends to require that public school districts establish, publicize and enforce policies... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2739 1997–98 |
Transprtn unanticipated rcptEstablishes provisions for the regulation of unanticipated receipts in the transportation budget. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2740 1997–98 |
Technology planningRequires distribution during the legislative session, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the transportation committees of the senate and the house of representatives. During the legislative interim, the approved... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2636 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | 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 2642 1997–98 |
Vehicle fuel tax/trans fundsIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2643 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2644 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetMakes supplemental transportation appropriations. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2652 1997–98 |
Highway construction/tx exmpProvides a tax exemption for the state share of labor and services on state roads and high capacity transportation systems construction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1013 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left or an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1090 1997–98 |
Lists of owners of vehiclesThe DOL is permitted to furnish lists of registered owners electronically to commercial parking companies. If a registered owner list is used by a commercial parking company for any purpose other than notification of... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1243 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies , by February 1, 1998, the Department of Licensing (DOL) must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1568 1997–98 |
Two-way left turn lanesThe distance which a vehicle can travel in a two-way left turn lane is 300 feet. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1676 1997–98 |
County road engineer residncThe requirement that the full-time county road engineer of each county with a population of 8,000 or more must reside in the county is eliminated. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2237 1997–98 |
Telecommnctns/rights-of-wayThe committee adopted a striking amendment. The Department of Transportation is given the authority to grant franchises to telecommunications providers in limited-access rights-of-ways under the same procedure as used when... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2526 1997–98 |
Design-build demo projectsDirects the department of transportation to develop, by January 1, 1999, a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts for projects that may be constructed using a design-build procedure. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2563 1997–98 |
Dyed diesel fuelDeclares that a person may not operate or maintain a motor vehicle on a public highway of this state with dyed special fuel in the fuel supply tank unless the use is authorized by the Internal Revenue Code and the person is... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |