Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Mike Wensman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1997 1999–00 |
Local governmnt fiscal notesThe process for requesting and preparing local government fiscal notes is revised. A process for reviewing the fiscal impact of enacted legislation is established. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2056 1999–00 |
Optometrists' drug useDirects 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... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2082 1999–00 |
Restaurant taxationDeclares that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business as a restaurant, tavern, and bar; as to such persons the amount of the tax with respect to such activities shall be equal to the gross income derived... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2104 1999–00 |
Retail employee wage paymentRequires retail or service employers to pay: (1) One hundred percent of the wage required by RCW 49.46.020 as cash wages; or (2) elect to pay tipped employees no less than eighty-five percent of the wage required by RCW... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2179 1999–00 |
Private ways of necessityProvides that, in any action brought under the provisions of chapter 8.24 RCW for the condemnation of land for a private way of necessity, reasonable attorneys' fees and expert witness costs may be allowed by the court to... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2191 1999–00 |
Growth management/housingDeclares that it is in the public interest in the most densely populated areas to direct growth to urban areas and accommodate housing for all economic segments of the population. | Jim McIntire (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2194 1999–00 |
Athletic trainersDeclares that no person may represent oneself as a certified athletic trainer nor use any title or description of services that includes the words certified athletic trainer or training without applying for certification,... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2195 1999–00 |
Public-private partnershipsProvides that the department and a private entity that is party to an agreement under chapter 47.46 RCW are subject to a periodic fiscal audit, after agreements entered into have been finalized, and annually after that. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2216 1999–00 |
Mobile home parks$ Requires the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to provide technical assistance in the acquisition of existing mobile home parks and the development of new mobile home parks. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2274 1999–00 |
Unprocessed timber export$ Authorizes the Governor to adopt rules to administer the state's program prohibiting timber exports from state lands. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2278 1999–00 |
Over-the-counter drugs/taxAuthorizes a sales and use tax exemption for certain over-the-counter drugs that have been classified as "generally recognized as safe and effective for use and not misbranded" by the federal food and drug administration under... | Doug Ericksen (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2279 1999–00 |
Property tax adjustmentReduces the inflationary adjustment for the state property tax levy to zero over time. | Don Cox (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2282 1999–00 |
Printed material taxationProvides a tax exemption for the sale of printed material distributed through the United States mail at no cost to the recipient. | John Lovick (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2286 1999–00 |
Disaster relief appropriatnsProvides appropriations for disasters, fires, and national guard activation. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2287 1999–00 |
Fair fundingMakes an appropriation of two million dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the fair fund for purposes set forth under RCW 15.76.115. | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2288 1999–00 |
School construction fundingMakes an appropriation of thirteen million seven hundred fifty thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, from the general fund to the common school construction account. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 2289 1999–00 |
Appropriations transfersAuthorizes transfers among existing appropriations in the department of social and health services and the department of corrections during the 1997-1999 fiscal biennium. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1761 1999–00 |
Retired teachers/substitutes$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1999 |
May 18, 1999 |
| HB 1291 1999–00 |
Elections$ Makes a number of small changes and clarifications to election procedures. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1999 |
May 13, 1999 |
| HB 1887 1999–00 |
Machinery & equipment tax$ Explicitly includes logging and rock crushing equipment in the sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing machinery and equipment. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 211, Laws of 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2871 1997–98 |
Agricultural land classifctnA new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1252 1997–98 |
Limited partnrshp dissolutnAll limited partnerships of record are required to submit updated business information. If the notice requesting the information is returned as undeliverable or the limited partnership does not provide the required information... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 277, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 3003 1997–98 |
Computer wires/fiber opticsFiber optic cables are exempt from the electrical code. Repair, installation, or maintenance of structured communication cabling is exempted from electrical contractor licensing and electricians' certification requirements but... | Senator (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |