Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Roger Bush
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2914 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2955 1997–98 |
Annexation of school proprtyThe provisions applying to a town that expands into a territory with no schools or schools on multiple sites also apply to the expansion of a city with a population of less than 3,000 (small city). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3030 1997–98 |
School district boundariesWhen school boundary changes are made, the State Board of Education may authorize up to a three year transition period to implement the boundary changes to avoid undue hardship provide for an efficient transition. The... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2519 1997–98 |
Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2669 1997–98 |
Nonacadmc subj parent consntIf a school offers a class concerning sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, sexual orientation, suicide, or euthanasia it must offer the class as an independent unit. Although, a school may not... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2854 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyFirearms safety, education, and familiarization instructors are given immunity from civil liability for harm done due to their ordinary negligence during class instruction at a sport shooting range. Instructors remain liable... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2869 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife conservationA legislative finding is made that when the voters approved Initiative 456, they agreed that limitations upon private property rights should affect all citizens on an equal basis. The Legislature intends to reaffirm the... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2891 1997–98 |
GMA hearings board authorityThe authority of Growth Management Hearings Boards to issue a determination of invalidity is eliminated. If a county or city is subject to a determination of invalidity, the Board must rescind the order. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2939 1997–98 |
Property tax levy adjustmentThe inflation factor for the state property tax is reduced to zero over ten years as follows: Year Inflation Factor 1999 90% of the implicit price deflator 2000 80% of the implicit price deflator 2001 70% of the implicit price... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2687 1997–98 |
Gov access to private proprtThe Legislature declares its intent, with limited exceptions, to have all persons be subject to the same restrictions with regard to entering the property of another. The definition of "enters or remains unlawfully" for... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 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 1313 1997–98 |
Pierce County judgesThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Pierce County is increased from 19 to 24. One of the additional judicial positions takes effect January 1, 1998, two take effect on January 1, 1999, and two take... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1412 1997–98 |
Nurse title useThe use of the title A nurse @ is restricted to licensed nurses, and only licensed nurses may represent themselves as a A nurse. @ | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2244 1997–98 |
Land use study cmmssn recommRural Intent The Legislature recognizes the importance of rural lands and rural character but seeks to recognize regional differences in rural-based economies. The legislature also recognizes the importance of agricultural lands. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2282 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actDeclares an intent of the legislature to provide a strong incentive for persons owing child support to make timely payments, and to cooperate with the department of social and health services to establish an appropriate... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3086 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageFinds that matters pertaining to marriage are matters reserved to the sovereign states and, therefore, such matters should be determined by the people within each individual state and not by the people or courts of a different state. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 2506 1997–98 |
Children & family servcs dptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1999. Transfers to the new DCFS follow the development of a reorganization plan. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3071 1997–98 |
Sign language interpretersDeclares that a sign language interpreter who has current certification from the national association of the deaf or the registry of interpreters of the deaf is deemed to have demonstrated a minimum level of competency. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3000 1997–98 |
Utility capital cost chargesProvides for limiting charges for water, sewer, natural gas, drainage utility, and drainage system capital costs to rate-based user charges. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |