Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mark Doumit
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2520 1997–98 |
K-12 facility constrctn/taxAuthorizes a tax exemption on the state share of labor and services on K-12 facility construction. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1107 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxCounties receive the same 4 percent timber excise tax revenues from harvests on publicly-owned land in the county as they do from privately owned land. Timber tax revenues accruing to the state from harvests on publicly owned... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1233 1997–98 |
Forest fire suppression acctInterest earned on the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account is to be deposited into that account rather than into the general fund. Prepared by Linda Byers (786-7129) House Natural Resources Committee January 31, 1997 | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1255 1997–98 |
Student housing tax exemptnA new leasehold excise tax exemption is created for nonprofit organizations that rent buildings from public colleges or universities for the purposes of providing student housing if: (1) The purpose of the rental agreement is... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1256 1997–98 |
Basic skills trainingA business and occupation tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored basic skills training for employees. The basic skills training must be provided by the employer or a qualified training... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1284 1997–98 |
K-4 extended-time grant progA K-4 Extended-Time Grant Program is established. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students achieve EALR benchmark standards for the fourth grade. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1304 1997–98 |
Distressed area call centersA sales and use tax exemption is created for businesses located within an eligible area and engaged in call center activities. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1305 1997–98 |
Distressed area job creationThe Business and Occupation (B&O) Jobs Tax Credit program requirement that a business must increase its existing force work by 15 percent to claim a tax credit is replaced with a requirement that there is an increase in... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1307 1997–98 |
Concealed weapon permitsAllows out-of-state concealed weapon permits. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1322 1997–98 |
WSP employment agreementsThe Washington State Patrol may negotiate wage-related matters, but not wages, as part of a collective bargaining agreement. A collective bargaining agreement negotiated before funds are approved to implement the agreement may... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1335 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcThe Task Force on Tourism Promotion and Marketing (Task Force) is created. The Task Force is created to study tourism promotion and issues related to the establishment of a private commission to market Washington state and its... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1340 1997–98 |
Surreptitious viewingDeclares that a person commits the crime of invasion of privacy if, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she knowingly views, photographs, or films another person, without that... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1345 1997–98 |
Telephone solicitationDeclares that a commercial telephone solicitor is in violation of chapter 19.185 RCW if he or she engages in the telephone solicitation of a person who is identified, in a published telephone directory available for general... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1365 1997–98 |
Criminl justice financingRevises RCW 82.44.110 to eliminate a limitation on state criminal justice financial assistance. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1401 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1414 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedExtends the 4.7187 percent state property tax levy reduction. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1442 1997–98 |
Emergency vehicle liabilityThe privilege of a driver of an authorized emergency vehicle to exceed the maximum speed limits is changed. When responding to an emergency call, pursuing an actual or suspected violator of the law, or responding to a fire... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1446 1997–98 |
Dental services to childrenDeclares an intent of the legislature to improve access to dental care services to economically disadvantaged children and families by providing resources to overcome many of the barriers that inhibit retired dentists from... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1453 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsThe definition of facilities where a person may be confined without affecting his or her eligibility for property tax relief is expanded to include adult family homes and boarding homes that provide specialized care. A person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1476 1997–98 |
Recycled products standardsRecycled products purchased by state agencies must meet the product standards set forth in the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Presidential Executive Order 12873 on recycling. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1484 1997–98 |
Comm & tech coll salariesCommunity and technical college boards of trustees will award faculty salary increments based on local agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will include in its biennial budgets the cost to fund... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |