Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Backlund
| 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 2492 1997–98 |
Long-term care dischrge planThe ratio of the caseload per case manager is reduced from its current level of 109 clients to one case manager to a maximum average ratio of 75 clients to one case manager. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2715 1997–98 |
Chemical depndncy counselorsThere is a legislative declaration that chemical dependency treatment is an important health care service. Assuring competency of the individual providing chemical dependency assessment, treatment planning, and counseling is... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2789 1997–98 |
Adult family/boarding homesThe DSHS, the Department of Health (DOH), and the NCQAC are directed to meet with provider and resident groups and, by December 1, 1998, to recommend to the Legislature enhanced staff training standards and improvements in the... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2325 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceSection 1 amends RCW 9.95.062(2). No Stay Pending Appeal of Domestic Violence Conviction . Adds felony domestic violence offenses [1] to list of offenses for which a stay of execution of a judgment of conviction shall not by... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 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 1058 1997–98 |
Hospital license info discloInformation received by the Department of Health relative to a hospital = s license must be disclosed to the public upon request, consistent with the provisions of the Public Disclosure Act applicable to information held by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1059 1997–98 |
Health professions accountThe Medical Disciplinary Account is abolished and its assets are transferred to the Health Professions Account to be used to pay the administrative costs of the commission = s licensing and disciplinary activities for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | 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 1091 1997–98 |
Assault of health care workrWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1337 1997–98 |
Health care coverageA health care provider, facility or provider network is not subject to state regulation for engaging in the business of insurance when compensated by a third-party payer on an at-risk basis, regardless of whether the provider... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1503 1997–98 |
Dept of health statutesTechnical changes are made to professional credentialing programs administered by the Department of Health. Double amendments enacted in 1995 are combined into one section in the law providing immunity from liability for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1752 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities ombudsmanLanguage is added to the current long-term care ombudsman program statute expanding the scope of program services to people with developmental disability who reside in licensed residential or similar facilities with 24-hour... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | 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 1931 1997–98 |
Land use decisn appeal costThe requirement to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to the substantially prevailing party on appeal of land use decisions is repealed. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1938 1997–98 |
At-risk youthMental Health and Chemical Dependency . The processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary outpatient and... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | 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 2288 1997–98 |
Hospitals/B & O taxRevises RCW 82.04.030 and 82.04.4297 relating to business and occupation taxation of hospitals. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3094 1997–98 |
Liquor code violationsRevises RCW 66.28.230 and 66.44.180 relating to penalties for liquor code violations. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3086 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageFinds that matters pertaining to marriage are matters reserved to the sovereign states and, therefore, such matters should be determined by the people within each individual state and not by the people or courts of a different state. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3048 1997–98 |
Sports facilities/spiritsDeclares that all decisions to allow the consumption of spirits in areas of a sports entertainment facility that are outside of enclosed clubs and private suites shall be made prior to December 1 of any year and shall not take... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |