Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2911 1997–98 |
SEPA mitigation measuresProvisions relating to SEPA authority to impose conditions, to review specified environmental impacts and to impose mitigation fees are revised. Growth Management Act . A GMA jurisdiction's critical areas regulations are... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2914 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseThe Governor must appoint a 15-member HIV surveillance implementation task force, with broad representation, to develop a statewide pilot project for HIV infection surveillance and report to the state Board of Health by... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3123 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsEach board member appointed by the Governor, either to serve a full term or to fill a vacancy, must be confirmed by the Senate. No board member appointed after July 1, 1998 may begin to serve until the Senate confirmation... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3124 1997–98 |
Reading improvement programsThe Successful Readers Act is created. A funding program is created to provide teacher training and curriculum in beginning reading instruction for kindergarten through second grade teachers, and to provide teacher training in... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2419 1997–98 |
Reading improvementReading Improvement Plan Beginning on June 30, 1998, all schools that meet one of two conditions must develop a school-wide reading improvement plan. The primary element of the plan will be the implementation of a beginning... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2454 1997–98 |
Offenders in schoolsIf a school district knows that a student is adjudicated or convicted of a sex offense the school district is prohibited from placing the student in a public school with other children more than three years younger than the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2487 1997–98 |
School emplyees retrmnt systThe Washington School Employees = Retirement System (SERS) is created. Membership consists of all Teachers = Retirement Plan I members, and all Washington School Employees = Retirement System Plan II and Plan III members. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2519 1997–98 |
Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2607 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxImpact fees authorized by the Growth Management Act are exempt from sales and use tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2660 1997–98 |
Movie theater snacks/taxThe term, "restaurant," does not include movie theater snack counters. As a result, a special sales and use tax up to 0.5 percent imposed by a county with a population over 1 million on food and beverages sold in restaurants,... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2716 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee bulletin boardsThe general prohibition on using local government public facilities for campaign purposes includes a prohibition on the use of public facilities to display or post materials containing statements or articles supporting or... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2758 1997–98 |
Mobile & manufactured homesMobile or Manufactured Housing Installer Certification. A mobile or manufactured home installation includes the on-site installation of an earthquake resistant bracing system. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2824 1997–98 |
Insurance policy refundsThe insurer does not have to make the refund if the amount of the refund is less than $10.00. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2825 1997–98 |
Insurance general agent feesThe prohibition on fees outside of the premium does not apply to a fee an insured pays to a general agent. A general agent can receive a fee from an insurer that pays for services that are unique to general agents and are not... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2854 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyFirearms safety, education, and familiarization instructors are given immunity from civil liability for harm done due to their ordinary negligence during class instruction at a sport shooting range. Instructors remain liable... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |