Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Crouse
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1086 1997–98 |
Removing child from schoolThe authorization requirement for removal of students from school grounds is modified. No student may be removed from school grounds without authorization from the student's parent or legal guardian. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1257 1997–98 |
Electric facility/tax exemptThe Legislature seeks to assist thermal electric generating facilities placed in operation before July 1, 1975, to reduce their emissions so that the facilities continue to play vital, long-term economic roles in their communities. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1433 1997–98 |
Correctnl facilities/leasesAn exception is created to the requirement that an initial lease for real property between a consortium of counties and DSHS may not exceed 20 years. The exception applies retroactively to the initial term of a lease entered... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1557 1997–98 |
Habitat/water improvemnts/txThe purpose of the act is to improve fish and wildlife habitat and to improve water quality and water quantity. Private property owners are encouraged to make voluntary improvements to their property. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2044 1997–98 |
Personal wireless facilitiesWhen a telecommunications service provider applies to place several microcells and/or minor facilities in a single geographical area, local governments are encouraged (1) to allow the applicant to file a single set of SEPA... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1658 1997–98 |
Electrc & gas co. securitiesWUTC is authorized to exempt from statutory requirements regarding WUTC oversight or regulation of security issuances (1) any security or class of securities for which a filing to WUTC is required by law; or (2) any electrical... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2613 1995–96 |
School disciplineAcceptance of Nonresident Students . A school district's policy for accepting or rejecting a nonresident student's application for admission to the public schools of the district may include rejection if the student's... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2828 1995–96 |
Wireless telephone regulatn"Personal wireless services" and "personal wireless service facilities" are defined using federal definitions. "Microcell" is defined as a wireless communications facility consisting of an antenna that is either (i) four feet... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2623 1995–96 |
Controlled substnc identifctIt is illegal to use more than one name to obtain a controlled substance. Individuals are required to inform all providers of any legal name change. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2720 1995–96 |
Correctional facility sitingWhen state property is being leased to a consortium of three or more counties organized for purposes of acquiring or constructing adult or juvenile correctional facilities, the property is no longer required to be transferred... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 2849 1995–96 |
Nursing home administratorsAdministrators of nursing homes that specifically provide care and healing for its residents through prayer and spiritual means are no longer required to be certified by the church or denomination. The limited license is only... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1659 1995–96 |
Real estate brokerage relatnThe agency relationship between principals and licensees in real estate transactions is established in statute. A licensee owes certain non-waivable duties regardless of who the licensee represents. | Todd Mielke (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1712 1995–96 |
Pretrial releaseA court who releases a defendant arrested for a violent offense on the defendant's personal recognizance or personal recognizance with conditions must state on the record the reasons why the court did not require the defendant... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2386 1995–96 |
Agency technical assistanceRegulatory agencies are directed, in certain instances, to supply the text of the specific section or subsection of the applicable state or federal law or rule. This also applies to "notices of corrections" issued because of... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2440 1995–96 |
Low-density light & powr/taxThe portion of wholesale power costs a light and power company may deduct from taxable gross receipts is doubled. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| HB 2388 1995–96 |
Utility liensA mechanism is created by which unrecorded utility liens are identified and satisfied at the time real property is sold. Seller. | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1133 1995–96 |
Firearm dealers' licensesA firearms "dealer" is redefined as a person who has or is required to have a federal dealer's license. There is no separate state definition of a "dealer." The requirements for obtaining a state license are that the applicant... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1654 1995–96 |
AIDS educationThe requirement that parents attend a presentation on the AIDS prevention instructional materials before withdrawing their children from the program is modified. Instead of having to attend a presentation annually prior to... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |