Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Mielke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2456 1997–98 |
Agency legislation requestsThe Legislature is required to adopt joint rules to streamline requests for legislation by executive agencies by restricting the requests to a single chamber of the legislature. FISCAL NOTE: Not requested. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2457 1997–98 |
Surplus state cars saleRequires the development of standards for the efficient and economical replacement of all categories of passenger motor vehicles used by state agencies and provide those standards to state agencies and the office of financial... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2409 1997–98 |
Household mover overchargesRevises RCW 81.80.132 to provide that the customer is not liable for and cannot be required to pay any charges that exceed the estimate by more than ten percent unless the carrier has obtained the customer's written permission... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2415 1997–98 |
Warm water game fish surchrgRevises RCW 77.44.030 to provide that the annual fee for a game fish surcharge is waived for: (1) Persons under fifteen years old; and (2) residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces with... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2416 1997–98 |
Battle Ground HighwayRevises RCW 47.17.650 to designate SR 503 as the "Battle Ground Highway." | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1014 1997–98 |
Transportation fund depositsDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on state highway and ferry construction contracts. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1015 1997–98 |
General aviation fundingDeclares that it is the policy of the state that taxes on fuel including aviation fuel be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1018 1997–98 |
Reforestation obligationsDirects the department to file with the appropriate county auditor information regarding reforestation obligations. Directs county auditors to make this information available in a manner that allows a title search to identify... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1020 1997–98 |
DSHS inspector general officThe Office of Inspector General is created in the Department of Social and Health Services. The inspector general is to investigate allegations of abuse and fraud in all department programs, except for provider fraud relating... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1026 1997–98 |
Hay or alfalfa B&O taxThe definition of the term A to manufacture @ provided by the B&O tax statutes is amended. The term does not apply to and, therefore, the B&O tax for manufacturing does not apply to adding preservatives to hay or alfalfa for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1030 1997–98 |
Offender scoringConviction scores/points are increased for adult and juvenile felony offenders who commit an offense while on community supervision or community placement status. Adults. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1034 1997–98 |
Parents' rightsCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT A minor under the age of 18 may not receive inpatient or outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol abuse without prior written consent of the minor = s parent or legal guardian. If the parent or... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1050 1997–98 |
Firearms licensingCONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE The fee for an original five-year CPL is reduced from $36 to $21. The $15 distribution from original license fees that goes to the state general fund is eliminated. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1053 1997–98 |
Independent political advertAn additional requirement is established for political advertising undertaken as an independent expenditure that is in written form, such as brochures, articles, newspaper ads, or tabloids. If such if the advertising cites a... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1073 1997–98 |
School facility communty useProvides that, in addition to the maximum dollar amount that may be levied by any school district for maintenance and operation support under RCW 84.52.0531, a supplemental levy for use of school facilities for community... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1078 1997–98 |
Minor possession of tobaccoRevises RCW 70.155.080 to include the possession and use of tobacco products by persons under eighteen as a class 3 civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1080 1997–98 |
HIV test results disclosureStatement of intent and finding : The Legislature finds that the health and safety of jail and corrections staff are often placed in jeopardy while they work. The Legislature intends to notify those staff of the HIV status of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1084 1997–98 |
Class materials/parnt inspecParent = s right to inspect materials: Upon a parent = s request, a public school must make all educational materials that are associated with the education of the parent = s child available during school hours for the parent... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1146 1997–98 |
Rec vehicle trip permitsRevises RCW 46.16.160 to authorize additional motor vehicle trip permits for recreational vehicles. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1147 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionRevises the formula for deposit of the excise taxes collected under RCW 82.44.020 (1). Provides that, for a motor home as defined in RCW 82.44.010, the excise taxes imposed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) may be paid for the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |