Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mary Skinner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2187 1997–98 |
Rehabilitation servicesIncludes rehabilitation services in the basic health plan covered services. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2204 1997–98 |
Vehicle sellers' reportsDeclares an intent that this act will more effectively ensure that an owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle is not mistakenly deemed civilly or criminally liable for the operation of the vehicle by... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2243 1997–98 |
Joint residential placementFinds and declares that it is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the minor child's parents. In order to effectuate... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2254 1997–98 |
Dispensing opticiansProvides that an applicant for certification as a refracting optician must first be licensed as a dispensing optician by the state and meet the following educational requirements approved by the secretary: (1) Completion of... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 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 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1191 1997–98 |
Mandated health insur benftsA mandated benefit is defined as coverage or offerings required by law to be provided by a health carrier to cover a specific health care service or condition, or to contract, pay, or reimburse specific categories of health... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, 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 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1850 1997–98 |
Long-term care servicesA joint legislative committee on long-term care oversight is created. It includes four members of the House of Representatives and four members of the Senate. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 392, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1620 1997–98 |
Medical doctrineThe corporate practice of medicine doctrine as it applies to health care practitioners other than dentists and veterinarians is abrogated in whole. This abrogation is to be liberally construed by the courts. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1817 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water demonstratnThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program in cooperation with the Department of Health. The demonstration program consists of five demonstration projects. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, 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 1361 1997–98 |
Electricians & installationsThe current statutory requirements regarding electrical journeyman exam eligibility and work-site ratios that specifically reference the Perry Institute are deleted. Journeyman Electrician Examination . The current eligibility... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1392 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationRecords relating to appeals of crime victims = compensation claims are exempt from the public inspection and copying requirements in the Public Records Act. Claimants may have access to the information in their own files. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1011 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxSpecial fuel (diesel) and motor vehicle fuel (gasoline) purchased to operate ferries owned or operated by the state or a county are exempt from the retail sales and use tax and the motor fuel tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1875 1997–98 |
Massage practitionersMassage therapy involves massage for educational as well as therapeutic purposes. Specified massage techniques are no longer included in the practice of massage: effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration, nerve strokes,... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 297, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1841 1997–98 |
School safetySeveral statutes addressing criminal offenses, student discipline, student records, and student dress codes are amended. Additionally, schools are authorized to discipline students for criminal street gang activity and limit... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1513 1997–98 |
Transportation demand mngmtThe commute trip reduction (CTR) goals for reductions in single-occupancy vehicle trips or vehicle miles traveled are revised to 20 percent in 1997, 25 percent in 1999, and 35 percent by 2005. The work site is able to choose... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2018 1997–98 |
Health insurance reformUtilization Review . A Utilization review @ means the prospective, concurrent, or retrospective assessment of the necessity and appropriateness of the allocation of health care resources and services of a provider or facility.... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1024 1997–98 |
Nursing home bed conversionsA nursing home must give to the Department of Health a notice of intent to restore beds A banked @ or held in reserve, at least 90 days prior to the modification. If construction costing more than $1.2 million is required for... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1525 1997–98 |
County transportatn programsThe July 1 adoption date for the six-year transportation program is revised to allow the six-year plan to be adopted at any time prior to the adoption of the annual transportation budget. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |