Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Tom Mielke
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2164 1997–98 |
Government service deliveryState agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts may purchase services or the delivery of services through contracts with individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, or other entities. The execution... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2173 1997–98 |
Expedited package deliveryPackage delivery carrier businesses that operate predominantly on an intrastate basis, deliver packages or parcels of less than 100 pounds per parcel, within 24 hours of pick up, in vehicles with a gross weight of less than... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2181 1997–98 |
Workers' comp benefitsThe requirements are modified for calculating industrial insurance compensation for "exclusively seasonal" workers or workers whose current employment is intermittent or part-time. The reference to "exclusively seasonal" work... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2182 1997–98 |
Disaster victims/tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for disaster victims. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2210 1997–98 |
Abuse of dependent personsRevises RCW 26.44.020 relating to definitions of abuse of children, adult dependents, and developmentally disabled persons. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2219 1997–98 |
Nat. resource lands valueRequires counties and cities to provide to owners of lands containing, adjacent to, or in any way affected by designated critical areas or development regulations detailed written notice of their right to petition the county... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2280 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actProvides that a family that includes an adult who has received temporary assistance for needy families for sixty months after the effective date of this section shall be ineligible for further temporary assistance for needy... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2370 1997–98 |
Vehicle financial responsbltProvides that the department of licensing shall not issue an original vehicle license or renew a vehicle license unless the applicant provides written proof of meeting the financial responsibility requirements for operating a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2382 1997–98 |
Long-term care residnt rghtsState run nursing homes (referring to the Washington Soldiers Home at Orting and the Washington Veterans = home at Retsil), boarding homes, and adult family homes are required to only admit or retain individuals that they can... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1032 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-Making Authority . The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on intent statements or the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1085 1997–98 |
Student test/survey notifctnThe common school code is amended to clarify that absent prior consent, no student may be required to submit to a test, questionnaire, survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning the student's or the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1086 1997–98 |
Removing child from schoolThe authorization requirement for removal of students from school grounds is modified. No student may be removed from school grounds without authorization from the student's parent or legal guardian. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1565 1997–98 |
Small scale mining/prospctngSmall scale prospecting and mining is exempt from the hydraulic permit statute. Small scale mining is defined as mining with pans, sluice boxes, concentrators and mini-rocker boxes. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1607 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with claims accepted after June 30, 1997, self-insured employers are authorized to close certain industrial insurance claims that involve a determination of permanent partial disability. The claims that self-insurers... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| 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 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 1433 1997–98 |
Correctnl facilities/leasesAn exception is created to the requirement that an initial lease for real property between a consortium of counties and DSHS may not exceed 20 years. The exception applies retroactively to the initial term of a lease entered... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 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 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 1054 1997–98 |
Educational trust fundThe board deposits repayments from the prior fiscal period, rather than the prior biennia. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 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 |