Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dave Schmidt
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 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 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1190 1997–98 |
Performance auditsAn agency or local government that has undergone a performance audit must produce a preliminary compliance report on its compliance with the final performance audit recommendations. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 372, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1425 1997–98 |
Public wrks methods oversghtThe authorization to use the design-build and GC/CM public works contracting methods is extended from June 30, 1997, to June 30, 2001. The following changes are made to agency and project eligibility criteria, and the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1632 1997–98 |
State investigator trainingA study group is created to develop mandatory training, policies and procedures for state investigators. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 2059 1997–98 |
Theft of rental propertyA person who, with intent to deprive the owner or owner's agent, wrongfully obtains, or exerts unauthorized control over, or by color or aid of deception gains control of personal property that is rented or leased to the... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 346, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 2128 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceThe limitation on outside employment by state officers and employees is modified so that a contract or grant may be performed by an officer or employee of the agency authorizing the contract or grant, but the contract or grant... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 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 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1166 1997–98 |
Found property handling costIf the found property is cash, then the finder is not required to have its value appraised. The responsibility for publishing notice of the found property is moved to the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1277 1997–98 |
Property tax info confidentlInformation about personal property obtained by assessors may be used in administrative proceedings related to personal property, sales, or use taxes. The Department of Revenue is made subject to the same penalty as the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2163 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemVeterans or active duty military personnel requesting veteran license plate emblems may show proof of eligibility by: (1) providing discharge papers; (2) providing a copy of orders awarding a campaign ribbon; or (3) by... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1533 1997–98 |
County road fundsRisk management, insurance, and self-insurance programs are added to the list of eligible expenditures for the county road fund when directly related to county road purposes. The requirement to use the money paid into the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1761 1997–98 |
Mutual aid/interlocal agreemThe existing statute providing for interstate and intrastate mutual aid agreements is repealed and a new statute with somewhat similar provisions is enacted. Much of the detail from the existing statute relating to interstate... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1928 1997–98 |
Housing finance commissionWSHFC is authorized to impose covenants on housing or other facilities that are financed by WSHFC or programs administered by WSHFC. The regulatory covenants that run with the land are used to satisfy and enforce requirements... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 163, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1323 1997–98 |
Rules notices/distributionAn agency which has the capacity to transmit by electronic mail or facsimile mail may ask persons who are on mailing lists or rosters for copies of statements of inquiry, interpretive statements, policy statements, and other... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1200 1997–98 |
Munic officers ethics codeA public hospital district may employ the spouse of a public hospital district commissioner without violating the municipal code of ethics if (1) the spouse was employed by the district before the initial election of the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1271 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |