Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2887 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationA state Livestock Identification Board is created. The board is composed of the Director of Agriculture and five voting members appointed by the Governor. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | 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 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 2924 1997–98 |
Water rightsA water right is granted to persons who placed surface or groundwater to beneficial use for irrigation or stock watering purposes before January 1, 1993, for which a permit or certificate was not issued by the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2925 1997–98 |
Water systemsInterties may be used to develop new sources of supply to meet future demands if the water system is making efficient use of existing sources of supply and the use of water is consistent with local land use plans and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3031 1997–98 |
Unemploymnt comp misconductThe definition of misconduct for purposes of unemployment insurance is modified. Language is deleted that required the employee to act in willful disregard of the employer's interest with the effect being to harm the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3049 1997–98 |
Watershed planning/mitigatnThe Department of Transportation, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Department of Ecology are directed to co-chair a work group to develop a framework for evaluating mitigation alternatives within and between... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3056 1997–98 |
On-site wastewater certificaThe Department of Health and the Department of Licensing must convene an advisory committee to develop legislation to establish licensing requirements for designers of on-site septic systems, and a certification program for... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3068 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicator licenseThe pilot project authorized by 1997 legislation is extended through the year 2003. The project is expanded to encompass a new licensing category, rancher private applicator. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3133 1997–98 |
Watershed managementDeclares an intent to provide locally based groups with the opportunity to: Assess local water supplies and needs and develop strategies to provide adequate water for economic prosperity and environmental protection while... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 6, 1998 |
| HB 3132 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. The total 1997-99 supplemental budget is $133.9 million, which brings the revised biennial transportation appropriation to $3.030 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 1998 |
| HB 2298 1997–98 |
Underground storage tanksThe state underground storage tank program is revised and placed on a sunset schedule. The program terminates on July 1, 2009 unless reauthorized by the Legislature. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2454 1997–98 |
Offenders in schoolsIf a school district knows that a student is adjudicated or convicted of a sex offense the school district is prohibited from placing the student in a public school with other children more than three years younger than the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2612 1997–98 |
WSP authorizing statutesAn examination is required for the rank of captain; the rank of captain is made an RCW rank (like the rank of trooper, sergeant and lieutenant). WSP officers with one year of experience in the rank of lieutenant are eligible... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2670 1997–98 |
Growth management planningThe preference state agencies must grant to counties and cities planning under the GMA when awarding grants or loans to finance public facilities is eliminated. Rep. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2802 1997–98 |
Hydraulic project permitsHydraulics permits are only required for work located below the ordinary high water mark of state waters. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2891 1997–98 |
GMA hearings board authorityThe authority of Growth Management Hearings Boards to issue a determination of invalidity is eliminated. If a county or city is subject to a determination of invalidity, the Board must rescind the order. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2892 1997–98 |
DOT maintenance contractsThe DOT is authorized to contract out maintenance services which have historically been done by state employees, such as, but not limited to, snow and ice control, roadway maintenance and repair, and bridge and tunnel maintenance. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2939 1997–98 |
Property tax levy adjustmentThe inflation factor for the state property tax is reduced to zero over ten years as follows: Year Inflation Factor 1999 90% of the implicit price deflator 2000 80% of the implicit price deflator 2001 70% of the implicit price... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 3061 1997–98 |
Water rights impairmentThree tests are established as being the only bases upon which a permit for the use of groundwater can be denied or conditioned on the grounds that it would impair or conflict with an existing surface water right. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |