Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Mielke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2892 1997–98 |
DOT maintenance contractsThe DOT is authorized to contract out maintenance services which have historically been done by state employees, such as, but not limited to, snow and ice control, roadway maintenance and repair, and bridge and tunnel maintenance. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | 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 2587 1997–98 |
Foster parents/investigatnsWhen the Department of Social and Health Services investigates a foster parent accused of an improper action foster care payments will be continued until the allegation is founded. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 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 3113 1997–98 |
Transportatn tolls prohibitnDeclares that the department may not impose tolls on transportation facilities existing on the effective date of this act that are currently without tolls. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 1001 1997–98 |
Tort judgment interest rateThe judgment interest rate when the state, local governments, or private litigants appeal adverse decisions of courts in tort cases is four percentage points above the 26-week treasury bill average rate as of the first auction... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1009 1997–98 |
Liability account interestThis legislation implements the recommendation of a joint DOT/GA/OFM study of the self-insurance program, that interest earnings from the liability self-insurance account be retained within that account. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1051 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesA A school bus route stop @ is a stop designated by a school district, whether or not designated on maps submitted to the superintendent of public instruction (OSPI). | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 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 1151 1997–98 |
Replacement tires feeA new tire replacement fee of $1 per replacement tire is collected by the retailer at the time of sale. New replacement tires do not include retreads. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1168 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersUnder the striking amendment, the 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. It is... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1422 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe rate of compensation for members of a boundary review board is increased from $25 to $50 per day, or major portion of a day, devoted to the work of the boundary review board. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1570 1997–98 |
Residential disclosure/exmptExempts a transfer of new residential construction from the disclosure requirements if a seller is a registered contractor, and a buyer is a first time buyer or occupant. The disclosure statement requirements apply to an... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1603 1997–98 |
Property lien info statementSellers of new residential single-family real property or their agents are required to provide buyers with a lien information statement five days after deposit of any earnest money by the buyer, or preliminary contract between... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1624 1997–98 |
Wetlands definedTo be characterized as a wetland, an area must measurably and demonstrably perform a wetland function. The definition of wetlands does not include wetlands unintentionally created as a result of road construction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | 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 1810 1997–98 |
Education centersThe restriction on SPI actions to fund new or expanded education center programs is modified. SPI must fund additional centers if directed to do so by the Legislature through the budget act, even if the appropriation does not increase. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1845 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationA new chapter concerning parents = rights and responsibilities is added to the education code. A list of existing laws governing parents = rights and responsibilities are gathered into new sections for ease of reference from... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1911 1997–98 |
Employment of minorsAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to Adopt Special Rules : Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health,... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2172 1997–98 |
Bee fee for pollinationThe pollination service fee is repealed. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2198 1997–98 |
Shoreline managementProvisions for further integrating the Shoreline Management Act (SMA) with the Growth Management Act (GMA) are adopted. A new chapter for shoreline management is adopted. | 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 2285 1997–98 |
Juvenile justice T.O.Declares an intent to strengthen the juvenile justice system, restore integrity to the process, enhance personal safety, and safeguard society from violent youthful offenders. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 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 |