Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by John Koster
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1907 1997–98 |
Telecommunicatns regulationFinds and declares that the federal telecommunications act of 1996 was enacted to open competition in the telecommunications industry, and to allow and encourage competition to determine the availability, price, terms, and... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1921 1997–98 |
Women/minority business/bidsThe authority is eliminated for a state agency or institution of higher education to award a contract to a women or minority-owned and controlled business that is not the lowest responsible bidder. Instead, a contract at the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1926 1997–98 |
Grass seed farming equip/taxThe state sales tax does not apply to sales to a field and turf grass seed farmer of machinery and equipment used directly in field and turf grass seed farming. The state sales tax also does not apply to labor and services... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1970 1997–98 |
Disruptive student expulsionA student who engages in consistent disruptive behavior may be permanently expelled by: - a teacher from his or her classroom, - a school principal from the school, and - a superintendent from the district. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1972 1997–98 |
Gov action economic impactWhenever a county or city prepares a detailed statement, or environmental impact statement, of a comprehensive plan or subarea plan adopted under the Growth Management Act, it must also analyze the potential economic impacts... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1976 1997–98 |
Community growth fundingThe state real estate excise tax (REET) is reduced by 10 percent from 1.28 percent to 1.152 percent and a new county real estate excise tax of an equivalent amount (.128 percent) is authorized. The new county tax can be... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property and personal property that has an assessed value of less than $1000 is exempt from property tax. This exemption does not apply to personal property exempted by the head of family exemption. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2024 1997–98 |
Sexual minority initiativesProhibits the use of public funds by any agency of state government to produce, publish, or promote a sexual minority initiative. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2041 1997–98 |
Workers' comp failure to payIntent statement The Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums. This problem results in passing the cost of benefits provided to injured workers of these... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2102 1997–98 |
Prevailing wage surveysThe determination of the prevailing wage by the industrial statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries is changed. In determining the prevailing wage, the department is authorized to contract with an independent... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2103 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/trust beneficiBeneficiaries of irrevocable profit-sharing business trusts are added as employment exempt from mandatory industrial insurance coverage. To be exempt, the trust beneficiary must hold a transferable certificate evidencing a... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2112 1997–98 |
Criminals/internet postingConviction. "Conviction" is defined to mean any defendant who has been found guilty of a felony in any state or federal trial court. The conviction automatically triggers the Department of Corrections' requirement to post the... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2120 1997–98 |
Pioneer countySpecial legislation creating Pioneer County is adopted. The Legislature finds that the constitutional requirements with respect to the creation of Pioneer County are met. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2130 1997–98 |
Inmate laborProvides that neither the department, an organization operating or managing an inmate work program, or another entity employing inmate labor within the state of Washington may contract with or employ a member of the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2131 1997–98 |
Inmate employmentPurpose of the Correctional System. The purpose of the correctional system for convicted offenders is expanded to include a system which should not work against the interests of law abiding citizens and should hold their... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2133 1997–98 |
Community justice actThe community justice act is established to encourage citizens and victims of crime to be active partners in responding to crime in the management of resources, and in the sentencing and follow-up of convicted offenders in... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2140 1997–98 |
Collectn agency costs & feesThe provision limiting collection agencies to statutorily authorized collection costs applies to consumer claims only. A consumer claim is a claim incurred by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2147 1997–98 |
Associatns of local govrnmtsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2148 1997–98 |
Health care policy boardDeclares an intent to eliminate the health care policy board as it provides no additional service which an already established state health care entity is not already able or cannot be enabled to provide. Creates the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2161 1997–98 |
GMA comprehensive plansRevises provisions of chapter 36.70A RCW relating to the development, adoption, and review of comprehensive plans and development regulations. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2162 1997–98 |
Dairy waste managementDeclares an intent of this act to establish a credible inspection and technical assistance program for dairy farms to address the discharge of pollutants to surface and ground waters of the state that will lead to water... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2191 1997–98 |
Dairy waste managementInspections The regulatory system for dairy waste management is substantially revised. By July 1, 1998, each dairy farm in the state is required to undergo an inspection. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2219 1997–98 |
Nat. resource lands valueRequires counties and cities to provide to owners of lands containing, adjacent to, or in any way affected by designated critical areas or development regulations detailed written notice of their right to petition the county... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |