Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Karen Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1211 1997–98 |
Accident report availabilityThe Traffic Safety Commission is added to the list of agencies which are to receive accident reports and analysis from the Washington State Patrol, as well as authorizing other public entities to receive the information at the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1487 1997–98 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 2000, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department of... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2166 1997–98 |
Coordinated transprtatn servThe Legislature declares its intent to coordinate transportation services and programs to achieve increased efficiencies, resulting in expansion of services to a greater number of persons with special transportation needs. The... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2659 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txEffective January 1, 1999, motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2969 1997–98 |
Gun safes/tax exemptionGun safes are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3015 1997–98 |
SR 16 corridor tax exemptnsThe SR 16 corridor transportation systems and facilities constructed under PPI (Chapter 47.46 RCW) are exempt from the property tax, the real estate excise tax, the state public utility tax, and city business taxes. State and... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3110 1997–98 |
Adv environmental mitigationPrioritization within the advanced environmental mitigation account is clarified. A new section is added that finds fish passage, fish habitat, wetlands and flood management to be critical issues in the effective management of... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2998 1997–98 |
Privatly owned defibrillatrsMaintenance and use guidelines are prescribed for entities acquiring semi-automatic defibrillators. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 150, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2917 1997–98 |
Fuel tax/registratn paymentDOL's refund reporting procedure for gasoline purchased and used for non-taxable purposes is made the same as the refund reporting procedure for diesel users. A copy of invoice(s), rather than the original, may accompany the... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1195 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance proofWritten proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided upon request of a licensing service representative in the course of his or her official duties. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1352 1997–98 |
DOT environmental mitigationThe environmental mitigation revolving fund, which is not tied to programmed transportation projects, is created to finance the acquisition and development of environmental mitigation sites in advance of transportation project... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1785 1997–98 |
Naming state ferriesWashington residents may submit names for Washington State ferries to the executive committee of WSF users. Suggested names must be of Washington State historical or cultural significance and may not exceed three words. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2180 1997–98 |
Freight mobility projectsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2442 1997–98 |
Disabled parking permitsFour key issue areas are addressed in this bill: 1) Permit Identification : Each permit holder will receive a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture and name of the permit holder, as well as the... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2525 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs are the only type of stud approved for use in snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington, beginning January 1, 1999. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2548 1997–98 |
Environ protctn change ordrsThe requirement that governmental entities set forth in all federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations in all invitations to bid for public construction projects is removed. The term arbitration used for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2613 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2734 1997–98 |
Ferry additionsLegislative intent regarding the need to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth/Seattle and Kingston/Seattle routes and a more reliable vessel to replace existing super... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | 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 |