Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Grant
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1056 1997–98 |
Elk River PreserveThe property currently designated as the Elk River NAP is transferred from management as a preserve to management as a natural resources conservation area. The Department of Natural Resources must incorporate this legislative... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1201 1997–98 |
Rural nat resources impactThe Rural Community Assistance Team, the Rural Community Assistance Coordinator, and the various state programs designed to assist dislocated workers and communities in rural natural resource impact areas and dislocated timber... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 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 1330 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersUntil July 1, 2001, a subsidiary, holding company, or affiliated legal entity of a reinsurer of a self-insurer's liability under industrial insurance law may participate in the administration of the self-insurance program if... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1729 1997–98 |
Irrigation dist. administrtnThe right to vote in irrigation districts of less than 200,000 acres is given to all corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and other legal entities formed pursuant to state laws... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1730 1997–98 |
Nonuse of water rightsIf federal or state laws prevent or restrict water use otherwise authorized under a water use permit, the Department of Ecology must extend the deadlines set in the permit for commencing work, completing work, and applying... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 2059 1997–98 |
Theft of rental propertyA person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented or leased to the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1899 1997–98 |
Life insurance illustrationsStandards and requirements for life insurance policy illustrations are established. Insurers must notify the Insurance Commissioner regarding what life insurance policy forms the insurer is using and whether illustrations are... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 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 1687 1997–98 |
Wage garnishmentNotice must be given at least ten days prior to the entry of any judgment against a garnishee for the full amount of the obligor's debt based on failure to timely respond to a garnishment order. The requirement for an answer... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 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 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1832 1997–98 |
Plant pest control fundsFunds from Horticultural Inspection District 2 may be transferred to the plant pest account. The transferred monies are used solely for Rhagoletis pomonella control activities in the district. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1997 |
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 1411 1997–98 |
Consumer loan feesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies until June 30, 2002; after that date, the previous limitation of 4 percent of the first $20,000 and 2 percent thereafter is... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1465 1997–98 |
Mining issues consulting serThe Department of Natural Resources must establish a no-cost consulting service for miners, surface mining reclamation permit holders, local government, and the public. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1466 1997–98 |
Surface mining reclamationThe Department of Natural Resources may delegate its enforcement authority if the department believes that the county, city, or town employs personnel who are qualified to enforce reclamation plans approved by the department.... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1467 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation securityOnly the Department of Natural Resources holds the performance security for surface mine reclamation. When acting in its capacity as a regulator, no state agency or local government may require a surface mining operation to... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1061 1997–98 |
Metal detector regulationBy September 1, 1997, the Parks and Recreation Commission must increase the area available for recreational metal detector use by at least 200 acres. For the following five years, the commission must increase the area... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1060 1997–98 |
Wildlife/recreation projectsThe fiscal year 1997 list of WWRP projects is approved. The list includes 16 projects totaling $4.2 million, and nine alternate projects. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1959 1997–98 |
Wholesale car auctions/B & OA B&O tax exemption is provided for amounts received by motor vehicle manufacturers and their financing subsidiaries from the sale of motor vehicles at wholesale auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 18, 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 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, 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 |