Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Marc Boldt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3089 1997–98 |
DUI deferred prosecutionNo person charged with a violation of the motor vehicle code is eligible for a deferred prosecution program more than once. Commission of another offense during the two-year program that results in conviction results in entry... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 208, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1541 1997–98 |
Sport shooting rangesOperators and users of sport shooting ranges are given immunity from certain civil and criminal liabilities, and ranges that conform to existing laws must be permitted to continue operation. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2969 1997–98 |
Gun safes/tax exemptionGun safes are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1230 1997–98 |
Students' religious rightsThe Legislature recognizes that federal and state constitutional rights of free speech and religion extend to students enrolled in common schools. Students may express and incorporate their religious beliefs and opinions where... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2313 1997–98 |
Elevators and conveyances"Elevating device" is added to the definition of "conveyance" and a set of specific definitions of different elevating devices is added. Responsibility for inspecting conveyances located in grain elevators is returned to the... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1977 1997–98 |
Running start student optionSchool districts in Washington may enter agreements with community colleges in Oregon and Idaho to let Washington students enroll for concurrent high school and college credits. The Running Start laws apply to the agreements... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2346 1997–98 |
DSHS vendor revenue recoveryWhen the department determines that it has overpaid a vendor, it is required to serve the vendor with a notice of the overpayment. The vendor has the right to dispute the overpayment by filing an application for an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2791 1997–98 |
MethamphetamineThe offense of manufacturing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine in or near a residence in which a minor or pregnant woman resides is included in the list of most serious... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2900 1997–98 |
TANF grants calculationA feasibility study by the Department of Social and Health Services will report on the concept of pro rata grant reduction, its benefits, difficulties, and fiscal impact. The study includes examination of appropriate "good... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2901 1997–98 |
WorkFirst job searchNonexempt recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF) participate in up to 12 weeks of initial job search. They are assisted with search activities and instructed on how to secure a job. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 3103 1997–98 |
Newborn screening/drug exposThe Department of Health is directed to consult with medical professionals to develop a screening criteria to use in identifying pregnant women who are at risk of conceiving a drug-affected baby. Similarly, the Department of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2836 1997–98 |
Fish run recovery pilot projA pilot program is created in southwest Washington within the habitat area classified as evolutionarily significant unit 4 (ESU 4) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address steelhead recovery. The pilot... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 19, 1998 |
| HB 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1077 1997–98 |
Proof of identityAny person or entity, other than those exempt, who issues an identification card that purports to identify the holder as a resident of this or any other state and that contains a name, photograph, and date of birth, must label... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1130 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1174 1997–98 |
Port districtsThe expiration date for the creation of less than county-wide port districts is removed. Less than county-wide port districts may continue to be created after that date. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1344 1997–98 |
County legis meeting minutesVoice recordings or written minutes must be kept for every public meeting of a county legislative authority and shall include any public | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1405 1997–98 |
Charitable bingo gamesCharitable or nonprofit organizations may jointly offer bingo games where prizes are pooled to enhance the size of the prize offered, and where the bingo games are conducted during each organization = s normal hours of operation. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1648 1997–98 |
Gang activity buildingsA criminal street gang nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal street gang activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1673 1997–98 |
Transitional bilingual progrSchool districts must consult with an eligible student = s parent or legal guardian regarding the bilingual instruction that will be provided to the student. The parent may decline to have the child participate in bilingual... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1740 1997–98 |
Liquor sales to intoxicatedIt is unlawful for an apparently A intoxicated @ person to purchase or consume liquor on any licensed premises. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |