Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Steve Conway
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1393 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe time period for a victim of a crime to appeal a decision of the Department of Labor and Industries under the Crime Victims Compensation program is extended from 60 days to 90 days. An expressed provision is added to the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1887 1997–98 |
WISHA advisory committeeA ten-member WISHA advisory board is appointed for three-year staggered terms by the director of Department of Labor and Industries. The committee comprises (1) four members representing employees; (2) four members... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2040 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compensatnCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1651 1997–98 |
Malt liquor in kegs salesLiquor licensees who convert their class AE or BE combination licenses allowing the sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises including kegs to class H licenses may continue to sell beer in untapped kegs if... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1060 1997–98 |
Wildlife/recreation projectsThe fiscal year 1997 list of WWRP projects is approved. The list includes 16 projects totaling $4.2 million, and nine alternate projects. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1514 1997–98 |
UBI account number recordsPersons contracting with independent contractors in the construction industry are to obtain and maintain a record of the independent contractor = s unified business identifier number. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1098 1997–98 |
Teachers'retirement plan IIIThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1288 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified," where such references exist. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1339 1995–96 |
Juv probation & detentionAlthough initial responsibility for administering county juvenile court, probation, and detention services is kept with the county superior courts, the procedures for transferring these services to county legislative... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2781 1995–96 |
Veterans' preferencesThe definition of veteran is expanded. The definition of the Vietnam area is clarified. | Robert Basich (D-19) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2472 1995–96 |
Domestic violenceProtection orders, restraining orders, and no-contact orders may specify that the person being restrained may not enter the grounds of a home, school, workplace, or day care center. A violation of a no-contact order issued... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2484 1995–96 |
Manufacturing/sales & use txThe current sales and use tax exemption on machinery and equipment for manufacturers os expanded to include machinery and equipment used in research and development by manufacturers. An exemption from sales and use tax is... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2567 1995–96 |
Property action notificationWhen issuing a notice of decision on a local project review, a local government must provide a copy to the county assessor's office of the county or counties in which the property is located. The county assessor is authorized,... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2623 1995–96 |
Controlled substnc identifctIt is illegal to use more than one name to obtain a controlled substance. Individuals are required to inform all providers of any legal name change. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2689 1995–96 |
Oral/maxillofacial surgeryThe dental scope of practice is clarified to include any dental or oral maxillofacial surgery. "Oral and maxillofacial surgery" means the specialty of dentistry that includes the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 259, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2849 1995–96 |
Nursing home administratorsAdministrators of nursing homes that specifically provide care and healing for its residents through prayer and spiritual means are no longer required to be certified by the church or denomination. The limited license is only... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1556 1995–96 |
Visitation by relativesA person other than a parent may petition the court for visitation. The petition must be dismissed if the petitioner fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has a significant relationship with the child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2309 1995–96 |
Hearing and speech professnsA voluntary state certification program for audiologists and speech-language pathologists is established. Certified audiologists may fit and dispense hearing instruments without obtaining licenses as hearing instrument... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2545 1995–96 |
Sex offender release noticeJail administrators are required to obtain from jail inmates who are subject to sex offender registration requirements, information about the county in which the sex offender intends to reside upon release from jail. If the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2358 1995–96 |
Crime victim/witness progrmsThe Legislature finds that funding for county victim advocacy programs and the state's crime victims compensation program is inadequate. The Legislature intends to provide more funding by increasing penalty assessments paid by... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 21, 1996 |