Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Chandler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2319 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle covergeDeclares that the policy may include options under the policy coverage to provide that: (1) The covered person may accept benefits under the policy without exhausting the available liability insurance; or (2) the covered... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2327 1997–98 |
Drunk driving offensesA third or subsequent conviction for drunk driving is a "most serious offense," or "strike" for purposes of the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2336 1997–98 |
Hanford Reach managementDeclares an intent to create a cooperative partnership that will provide a forum for public input from the entire region and that will ensure the long-term protection of the river as wild, scenic, and accessible. Creates the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2348 1997–98 |
Fire district assn. prop taxProperty owned by the Washington Fire Commissioners Association is exempt from property tax. The property may retain the exemption when rented if the payments are reasonable and the tenant is eligible for a property tax exemption. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2370 1997–98 |
Vehicle financial responsbltProvides that the department of licensing shall not issue an original vehicle license or renew a vehicle license unless the applicant provides written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements for operating a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1110 1997–98 |
Columbia/Snake water approprThe administrative rule that established a moratorium on processing water right applications for the withdrawal of waters from the Columbia River is voided. The moratorium on processing water right applications form the Snake... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1111 1997–98 |
Water rightsA person 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 Ecology (DOE) or its... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1118 1997–98 |
Water rights claim filingNew Claim Filing Period . A new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1997, and ends at midnight on June 30, 1998. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 440, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1272 1997–98 |
Water conservancy boardsWater conservancy boards may be formed to establish a water transfer exchange through which any person who owns or holds a water right may list the right for sale or transfer. Formation. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 441, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1657 1997–98 |
Solid waste disposal feesThe UTC is directed to pass-through disposal, transfer, and transport charges for affiliated companies when fixing the rates charged by a solid waste collection company. The total cost of disposal, transfer, and transport with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2050 1997–98 |
Water rights impairmentWater right applications which have not been approved are not to be construed as being impaired by a request to transfer or amend an established water right. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2054 1997–98 |
Water resource managementWRIA Planning . The county with the area residing within a WRIA may choose to initiate local water resource planning for WRIA. If planning is conducted for WRIA, one planning unit for WRIA is to be appointed as follows: $ one... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 442, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2096 1997–98 |
Oil spill prevention programThe director of the Department of Ecology must consolidate all of the agency = s oil spill prevention, planning, and response activities into one division within the department to be managed by a single administrator with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1033 1997–98 |
Grain facility clean air reqOnce a registration or report has been filed under the air pollution source registration program for a grain warehouse or grain elevator, a registration, report, or fee may not be again required for the warehouse or elevator... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1468 1997–98 |
Mining reclamatn permit feesThe Department of Natural Resources = authority to modify the annual surface mine reclamation permit fee by rule is removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1478 1997–98 |
Winter wildlife feedingThe Legislature recognizes it is in the public interest to feed deer and elk on an emergency basis during episodes of severe winter weather given such animals are at risk of starvation and may be driven to forage on private... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1770 1997–98 |
Dungeness crab/coastl fishryA $500 transfer fee is established. A license transferred to a nonresident is subject to an additional transfer fee equal to the difference between a resident and nonresident license renewal fee. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1791 1997–98 |
Commodity commissions/taxFunds received from agricultural commodity boards or commissions by certain nonprofit organizations are exempt from the business and occupation tax. Eligible organizations are those which qualify for exemption from the federal... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1792 1997–98 |
Environ technology certifctnFor the purposes of this legislation, "certification program" is defined as a program, developed or approved by the department, to certify the quantitative performance of an environmental technology over a specified range of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2080 1997–98 |
Agriculture land classifictnA new classification of land as agricultural land with long-term commercial significance is created in the open space program. To be eligible for the new classification, the lands must be designated agricultural under the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |