Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Koster
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2915 1997–98 |
Dairy nutrientsThe dairy waste management program is modified by requiring dairy farm inspections and dairy nutrient management plans, creating an advisory and oversight committee and technical assistance teams, providing better response... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2953 1997–98 |
Oregon physician registratnA physician licensed by the state of Oregon to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine may register with the state Medical Quality Assurance Commission or Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery respectively to render... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3073 1997–98 |
Prevailing wage determinatnThe industrial statistician is to use a stratified random sample method to determine the prevailing wage by January 1, 1999. A 12-member Prevailing Wage Advisory Committee is established with representatives from employee and... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3138 1997–98 |
Child in custody med treatmnProvides that a child protective services or child welfare professional shall not authorize the administration of antipsychotic or psychotropic medication, or drugs that specifically treat behavior problems or mental illness... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1185 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to landscape maintenance and horticultural services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1276 1997–98 |
Physical fitness services/txThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to physical fitness services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent (retailing rate) to 1.50... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2584 1997–98 |
Adverse possessionThe statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2669 1997–98 |
Nonacadmc subj parent consntIf a school offers a class concerning sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, sexual orientation, suicide, or euthanasia it must offer the class as an independent unit. Although, a school may not... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2725 1997–98 |
PDC subpoenasThe Public Disclosure Commission = s subpoena power is restricted. The Public Disclosure Commission must obtain a court order in order to issue a subpoena in connection with its investigations and hearings. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2764 1997–98 |
Sexual predator registrationIn order to comply with the Wetterling Act this bill requires: Offenders in Custody. At the time a sex or kidnapping offender is released from custody, the offender must register with an official designated by the agency... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2854 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyFirearms safety, education, and familiarization instructors are given immunity from civil liability for harm done due to their ordinary negligence during class instruction at a sport shooting range. Instructors remain liable... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2869 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife conservationA legislative finding is made that when the voters approved Initiative 456, they agreed that limitations upon private property rights should affect all citizens on an equal basis. The Legislature intends to reaffirm the... | Bob Sump (R-7) | 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 2687 1997–98 |
Gov access to private proprtThe Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2581 1997–98 |
Livestock/ poultry feed taxThe state = s retail sales and use taxes do not apply to sales of substances used as food to sustain or improve livestock and poultry, whether the substances are in sacks or in bulk, including whole and processed grains or... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3101 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsProvides that, in addition to any other sentence terms required or permitted under chapter 9.94A RCW, a court may, as a condition of the sentence, order an offender to participate in rehabilitative programs or otherwise to... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1298 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationLegislative findings are made relating to the benefits of allowing greater flexibility in designing compensatory mitigation proposals. Compensatory mitigation is broadly defined to provide flexibility in the location, timing,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1575 1997–98 |
Adult entertainmentA model act for the regulation of live adult entertainment establishments is created. Findings of fact are enumerated relating that adult entertainment establishments require specific supervision due to the secondary adverse... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1660 1997–98 |
Skykomish countySpecial legislation creating Skykomish County is adopted. The Legislature finds that the constitutional requirements with respect to the creation of Skykomish County are met. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |