Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1795 1997–98 |
Forest practicesA portion of the Department of Natural Resources' responsibility for the administration and enforcement of forest practices regulations is transferred to local governments. Specifically, by December 2001, city and county... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1854 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source water pollutFor the next 10 years, 10 million dollars from the water quality account must be appropriated to the state conservation commission each biennium. The commission must distribute these funds to local conservation districts to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3095 1997–98 |
Class size reductionDesignates requirements for class size reduction. Requires that, by June 1, 1999, the superintendent of public instruction shall establish a summer institute for the improvement of instructional techniques and strategies for... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3097 1997–98 |
School levy authorizationProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3081 1997–98 |
Voter-approved projects/taxDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of voter-approved public facilities. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 2329 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergartenBeginning in the 1998-99 school year, school districts may expand their basic education kindergarten programs from one-half day or its equivalent to a full day. The basic education kindergarten program could then expand from... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 3017 1997–98 |
Ballot proposition expendituDeclares that no person who is: (1) A private developer under the terms of RCW 47.46.030, or a subcontractor of such a developer; (2) a contractor or subcontractor of the department of transportation; or (3) an employee of... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 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 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | 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 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2884 1997–98 |
Legislative bill sponsorshipProvides that each legislator may introduce as primary sponsor no more than five bills in each regular session of the legislature. Authorizes a legislator to introduce as primary sponsor legislation requested by departments or... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2771 1997–98 |
Students/malicious harassmntProvides that, where sexual and other malicious harassment are particularly pernicious threats to school safety, the legislature intends to require that public school districts establish, publicize and enforce policies... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2798 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation (B&O) tax credits is authorized. Any person with a B&O tax liability may purchase tax credits. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2803 1997–98 |
GMA compliance timelinesThe deadlines for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA are extended. A county or city required to plan under the GMA that is making reasonable progress towards adopting its plan and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2690 1997–98 |
Public news organizatn/taxA person may claim a tax credit against B&O or public utility taxes for monetary donations made to support a nonprofit organization that provides unedited televised coverage of legislative proceedings or other governmental... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |