Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2922 1999–00 |
Rural coronary health centerFinds that access to quality coronary tertiary health care services must be assured, especially for rural communities. The purpose of this act is to improve rural access to available and needed medical technology and services... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2924 1999–00 |
Basic health planFinds that limitations on access to health care services for enrollees in the state, such as in rural and underserved areas, are particularly challenging for the basic health plan. Statutory restrictions have reduced the... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 24, 2000 |
| HB 2855 1999–00 |
[Bowth management/appealsC Awards attorney fees to prevailing party in appeals from growth management hearings boards' decisions. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2878 1999–00 |
PERS/death benefitProvides that a one hundred fifty thousand dollar death benefit shall be paid to the member's estate, or such person or persons, trust or organization as the member has nominated by written designation duly executed and filed... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2746 1999–00 |
Anhydrous ammoniaDeclares that a person is guilty of the crime of unlawful possession of anhydrous ammonia if the person possesses anhydrous ammonia with the intent to use such anhydrous ammonia in the manufacture of a controlled substance as... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2759 1999–00 |
Rural public hlth/coronaryFinds that access to quality coronary tertiary health care services must be assured, especially for rural communities. The purpose of this act is to improve rural access to available and needed medical technology and services... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2530 1999–00 |
After-school careRequires the department of social and health services to establish a grant program to be administered by the office of child care policy to provide funding for after-school care for middle school youth. | Sharon Tomiko Santos (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2577 1999–00 |
Water-sewer district mergersC Establishes two processes for water-sewer district mergers into cities: (1) if the district, all affected cities and counties agree; and (2) if the district and/or all affected cities do not agree and the merger is approved... | Mark Miloscia (D-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2518 1999–00 |
Climate change committeeA Joint Select Committee on Climate Change is created. The committee consists of twenty-four legislators, six from each of the four major caucuses. | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2467 1999–00 |
Rural county small businessC Authorizes rural counties to allow expansion of small-scale businesses that conform to the area's rural character. C Authorizes rural counties to allow new businesses on rural area sites previously occupied by an existing... | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2000 |
| HB 1817 1999–00 |
Horticultural pest boards$ Authorizes levying an assessment on lands to provide funding for horticultural pest and disease boards. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 11, 2000 |
| HB 1012 1999–00 |
Cougar & black bear hunting$ Requires that the Fish and Wildlife Commission use dogs and bait in hunting black bear and cougar, and dogs in hunting cougar, only to address a specific population or public safety need, and only within selected areas in a... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1034 1999–00 |
School bond electionsDespite any failure to publish an election notice, any school district election held on May 19, 1998, is validated if the election was approved by the number and proportion of people required by law. Anyone wishing to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1090 1999–00 |
Fair fund appropriationMakes an appropriation of six million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for the purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. Of this amount, up to two million dollars shall be... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1114 1999–00 |
Fire fighters training fndngEstablishes procedures to increase the level of training for fire fighters. Makes appropriations to carry out the purposes of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1115 1999–00 |
Wholesale vehicle auctionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for independent motor vehicle leasing companies not located in Washington and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state on amounts received from the sale of motor vehicles... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1130 1999–00 |
Grain warehouses/tax$ Reduces the B&O tax rate for grain warehouses to 0.484 percent (from 1.5 percent). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1144 1999–00 |
County fair fundingEstablishes a funding source for county fairs. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1148 1999–00 |
Grain field burning emissnsDirects the department of ecology to establish a program requiring a reduction in emissions from burning conducted in association with the production of cereal grains. The program shall reduce these emissions in the state by... | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1174 1999–00 |
Automobile collectorsDeclares that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automobile collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1180 1999–00 |
Youthbuilt program$ Allows up to 25 percent of the local Youthbuilt program participants to have completed high school. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1223 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1227 1999–00 |
Operating agency employeesRevises the definition of uniformed personnel to include employees of an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1230 1999–00 |
Electric utility liabilityC Gives an electric utility company or entity immunity from a civil action for damages for cutting vegetation on another person = s property under certain circumstances. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1239 1999–00 |
Civil service reformDirects the board to conduct a comprehensive review of all rules in effect on the effective date of this act governing the classification, allocation, and reallocation of positions within the classified service. In conducting... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |