Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim McCune
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2833 1997–98 |
Vehicle load coveringsDeletes the exemption that covering of loads is not required if six inches of freeboard is maintained within the bed. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2873 1997–98 |
Sex offender residenceThe term A schools @ is expanded to include any post-secondary school of education including colleges, universities, and vocational educational schools. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2883 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. The Legislature further finds that language has the power to unite people and that full... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2768 1997–98 |
Environ restoratn & improvmnAn environmental restoration and improvement account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. All fines, penalties, and damages recovered by the state as a result of civil or criminal fines imposed for violations of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2777 1997–98 |
Lawful use of forceThe statute governing when a defendant has a complete defense to a civil action for injury or death and the statutes governing when the use of force is lawful in the criminal context, and when reimbursement is allowed, are... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2795 1997–98 |
Small claims court jurisdctnRevises RCW 12.40.010 to increase the jurisdictional amount from a maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars to five thousand dollars. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2796 1997–98 |
Port district commissionersRevises the use of commissioner districts in the election of port district commissioners. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2700 1997–98 |
Drug/tobacco paraphernaliaProvides that, every person who sells or gives, or permits to be sold or given to any person under the age of eighteen years any drug or tobacco paraphernalia in any form commits a class I civil infraction under chapter 7.80 RCW. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2719 1997–98 |
Student transport by emplyeeDeclares that it is an act of unprofessional conduct for a school district employee to provide transportation services to a student after school hours without the written authorization of the student's parent or legal... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2720 1997–98 |
Port district tax leviesThe property taxing authority of port districts with a population of one million or more is restricted. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2726 1997–98 |
Child rape seriousnss increaRape of a Child in the First Degree. Changes the seriousness level to the maximum level XV, which is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2733 1997–98 |
Vehicle warranties/motr homeApplies the new motor vehicle warranty to portions of a vehicle used as a mobile dwelling. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2755 1997–98 |
Environmntal restoratn accntFinds that environmental pollution incidents and other violations of state environmental laws result in fines and penalties which are presently used for a variety of purposes unrelated to restoring the damage caused by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2606 1997–98 |
Foster parent eligibilityA person is ineligible to become a foster parent if they have been convicted of a felony within the past ten years or five or more misdemeanors within the three years prior to applying for a foster care license. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2609 1997–98 |
Airport noise prop tax exmptDeclares that if any portion of a tract or parcel of real property is within the 55 Ldn contour of an airport noise exposure map, the entire tract or parcel is exempt from port taxes levied for collection in the year following... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2676 1997–98 |
Driver training schoolsRevises RCW 46.82.280 and 46.82.360 to authorize branch classrooms for driver training schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2480 1997–98 |
Deleterious fish releaseDeclares that it is unlawful to release, plant, or place live fish within the state, except for a release of game fish into private waters for which a game fish stocking permit has been obtained or the planting of food fish by... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2391 1997–98 |
Wetlands delineation/mitigtnProvides that a county or city has the burden of proving, at no cost to the property owner, by clear and convincing evidence that an area is not suited for development because it is a wetland. Requires a county or city to bear... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |