Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2820 1997–98 |
Severely disabled/employmentThe persons covered by the supported employment program for state agencies is altered from persons with developmental disabilities to persons with the most A severe disabilities. @ A Severe disabilities @ is defined, by... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2689 1997–98 |
Public works/US-made prodctsRequires public works projects using prefabricated materials to purchase such materials in the United States of America. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2690 1997–98 |
Public news organizatn/taxA person may claim a tax credit against B&O or public utility taxes for monetary donations made to support a nonprofit organization that provides unedited televised coverage of legislative proceedings or other governmental... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2693 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp extended benRevises RCW 50.16.094 and 50.22.090 to provide that extended benefits for unemployment compensation are not charged to individual employers' experience rating accounts. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2700 1997–98 |
Drug/tobacco paraphernaliaProvides that, every person who sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given to any person under the age of eighteen years any drug or tobacco paraphernalia in any form commits a class I civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2703 1997–98 |
Children's trust fundRevises RCW 43.79A.040 to authorize the children's trust fund to retain its proportionate share of earnings. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2706 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax relief for those with incomes below $18,000 is increased as follows: Between $15,000 to $18,000: The exemption on regular property tax levies is increased to the greater of $40,000 or 35 percent valuation... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2722 1997–98 |
Airline employee shift tradeAuthorizes airline employees to trade shifts without overtime pay. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2751 1997–98 |
Comm develpmnt financ institA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax or the insurance premiums tax that is equal to 20 percent of a qualified deposit made by a business to a community development financial institution. A... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2619 1997–98 |
Jobs in distressed countiesA new distressed areas tax exemption program is created. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2620 1997–98 |
Mortgage broker dutiesA mortgage broker has a duty of due diligence in providing mortgage services to borrowers. A mortgage broker who violates this duty to use due diligence also violates the Consumer Protection Act. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | 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 2630 1997–98 |
Health care services decisnsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2631 1997–98 |
Health care accessDeclares that, in addition to funds dedicated in RCW 66.24.290, 82.02.030, 82.04.260, 82.04.322, 82.04.4289, 82.08.150, 82.24.020, 82.24.080, 82.26.020, and 82.44.110, any financial claims due the state for losses resulting... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | 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 2633 1997–98 |
Police officer death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit for general authority police officers shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust, or organization as the member has nominated by... | Steve Conway (D-29) | 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 2640 1997–98 |
DUI provisionsFinds that driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug is a serious threat to public safety and a major contributor to accidental deaths, injuries, and damage to property on the public highways, streets, and... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2645 1997–98 |
Water quality account managmManages the water quality account by changing the timing of transfers and reallocating cigarette tax revenues to the health services account. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2646 1997–98 |
Tax refunds to residentsDirects the state treasurer to pay, by December 15, 1998, to every resident of the state seventy dollars per exemption, excluding any dependent who resided with the taxpayer for less than six months in 1997, claimed on the... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2651 1997–98 |
Higher ed facility constrctnAuthorizes a tax exemption from the state share of labor and services on higher education facility construction. | Val Ogden (D-49) | 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 2653 1997–98 |
Workers' cmp physician choicDirects the department to adopt rules governing the transfer of an injured worker from the care of one attending physician to another. The rules must recognize the injured worker's right to an attending physician of his or her... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2654 1997–98 |
Work force training/tax credProvides tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |