Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Dunn
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1570 1997–98 |
Residential disclosure/exmptExempts a transfer of new residential construction from the disclosure requirements if a seller is a registered contractor, and a buyer is a first time buyer or occupant. The disclosure statement requirements apply to an... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1575 1997–98 |
Adult entertainmentA model act for the regulation of live adult entertainment establishments is created. Findings of fact are enumerated relating that adult entertainment establishments require specific supervision due to the secondary adverse... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1596 1997–98 |
Solid waste reg authorityUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies UTC, in writing, of its decision to... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1624 1997–98 |
Wetlands definedTo be characterized as a wetland, an area must measurably and demonstrably perform a wetland function. The definition of wetlands does not include wetlands unintentionally created as a result of road construction. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1748 1997–98 |
Maritime tradeOn or before January 1, 1998, vessels that are owned by nonresidents and used for personal use and enjoyment, and are validly registered in another state, are allowed to remain within this state for no more than six months... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1756 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cancer centers/taxAll real or personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization in connection with a nonprofit cancer clinic is exempt from property tax. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1873 1997–98 |
City and town annexationsThe direct-property owner petition procedures by which cities and towns annex territory are altered. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1934 1997–98 |
Inmate funds deductionsThe mandatory deductions taken from the first $100 per month received by an inmate from outside sources is reduced from 35 percent to 15 percent. The 20 percent cost of incarceration deduction is eliminated. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2110 1997–98 |
Students with disabilitiesThe school district is required to ask the parent, or legal guardian, of each visually or hearing impaired child if the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services or the Department of Services for the Blind may send the... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3055 1997–98 |
Agriculture tax reliefProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of grass straw equipment and facilities, or to sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing, constructing, repairing, cleaning, altering,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3064 1997–98 |
Senior housing financingDeclares an intent to create the task force on financing housing for seniors and persons with disabilities to explore alternative financing techniques for the development and renovation of housing developments in Washington... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3071 1997–98 |
Sign language interpretersDeclares that a sign language interpreter who has current certification from the national association of the deaf or the registry of interpreters of the deaf is deemed to have demonstrated a minimum level of competency. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3036 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenEnhanced Required Punishment for a Crime against a Child. Requires that a person convicted of a crime against a child (specifically, defined as rape of a child or child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2944 1997–98 |
CTED restructuredEffective July 1, 1998, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is renamed the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development is created. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2956 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle inspectnRequires the state patrol to, whenever possible, conduct safety inspections at commercial vehicle terminals instead of along the highway. Provides that a commercial motor vehicle while operating upon the public highways of... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2957 1997–98 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsDeclares that the licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a class C felony... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2958 1997–98 |
Internet access/transportClarifies the regulatory authority of the utilities and transportation commission with regard to internet services and digital broadband technologies. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2742 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesRevises RCW 46.70.041 relating to vehicle dealer license requirements. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2852 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessA business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption is provided to a new small business that has gross receipts of less than $5 million per year and is located in an economically distressed area. The business is exempt from all B&O... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2862 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. Establishes requirements to qualify for the exemptions. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2863 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |