Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3106 1997–98 |
Wells/ground water withdrwalThe express purpose of this legislation is to affirm the opinion of the AG contained in AGO 1997 No. 6 and the analysis that supports it. The provision of the Groundwater Code is amended that requires permits for the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 17, 1998 |
| HB 1602 1997–98 |
Household products informatnA five-member speciality chemicals alternatives board is created composed of one representative each from the Department of Ecology, the extension services of Washington State University, a consumer based organization, an... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 10, 1998 |
| HB 2504 1997–98 |
Salmon recoveryState of the Salmon Report The Governor is required to submit an annual state of the salmon report to the Legislature during the first week of the regular legislative session beginning in 1999. The report must include a | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2583 1997–98 |
Ag college trust landsWith regard to the pooling issue, references to the pooling of funds within the resource management cost account are removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2877 1997–98 |
Pine Hollow reservoirThe Department of Ecology (DOE) must conduct a pre-construction analysis of Pine Hollow regarding its suitability as a site for the construction of a retainment dam and water storage reservoir. The analysis is to include an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2507 1997–98 |
Reclamation permit feesIn addition to county mines used exclusively for public works projects, the $1,000 maximum on annual surface mining permit fees also applies in certain counties to mines that are owned or leased by the county, that are used... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2479 1997–98 |
Animal health products/taxSales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, and other health products for animals are exempt from retail sales or use taxation when the sales are made to: -... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 1028 1997–98 |
Granges/property tax exemptnAll real and personal property owned by a grange qualifies for a tax exemption, if the grange meets two criteria: (1) The grange is formally incorporated under the laws of the state; and (2) The grange makes available more... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 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 1114 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterReclaimed water that does not meet the groundwater recharge criteria may be used for surface percolation when the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Department of Health, has specifically authorized this use at a... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1127 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | 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 1324 1997–98 |
Metals mining & milling feeThe Department of Ecology takes over responsibility from the Department of Revenue for the collection of metals mining and milling fees. As a result, the Department of Revenue has no role in the administration of metals mining... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1415 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnA variety of changes are made to salaries for public utility district commissioners. The basis upon which PUDs are classified, to determine monthly salaries for commissioners, is altered from using the amount of their gross... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1488 1997–98 |
Puget Sound action teamThe reference to "director" of the Department of Natural Resources is replaced with "Commissioner of Public Lands" and the plan reference is corrected. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1489 1997–98 |
Publ works/watr polltn fundsA city, town, or county planning under GMA is not required to adopt a comprehensive plan and development regulations that are consistent with the requirements of GMA in order to be eligible for grants or loans from the public... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1528 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Fruit Commission may raise its annual assessment in excess of the fiscal growth factor to $18/2000 pounds of soft fruit other than cherries and to $30/2000 pounds of cherries. (Section 2.) The Dry Pea and Lentil Commodity... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1613 1997–98 |
Biosolids management programThe DOE is directed to establish annual fees to recover the costs of administering a biosolids program, including the costs of providing technical assistance. A fee schedule must be adopted by rule and may not be revised more... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1834 1997–98 |
Agriculture definedTo provide guidance in determining when operations related to agricultural products are to be regulated under the WISHA as agricultural operations under agricultural safety standards, and when they are to be regulated as other... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1854 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source water pollutFor the next 10 years, 10 million dollars from the water quality account must be appropriated to the state conservation commission each biennium. The commission must distribute these funds to local conservation districts to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1881 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1911 1997–98 |
Employment of minorsAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to Adopt Special Rules : Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health,... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1966 1997–98 |
Higher ed fee waiversThe maximum percentage of estimated operating fee revenue that baccalaureate institutions may waive is increased for three institutions. Central Washington University and The Evergreen State College may waive 10 percent of the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |