Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joyce Mulliken
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1036 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe "Parental Notification of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1050 1997–98 |
Firearms licensingCONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE The fee for an original five-year CPL is reduced from $36 to $21. The $15 distribution from original license fees that goes to the state general fund is eliminated. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1071 1997–98 |
DSHS reorganizationOverview: The Department of Social and Health Services is reorganized by dividing its functions among four newly created agencies and the Department of Corrections. Functions of other existing agencies are also transferred to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1080 1997–98 |
HIV test results disclosureStatement of intent and finding : The Legislature finds that the health and safety of jail and corrections staff are often placed in jeopardy while they work. The Legislature intends to notify those staff of the HIV status of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1084 1997–98 |
Class materials/parnt inspecParent = s right to inspect materials: Upon a parent = s request, a public school must make all educational materials that are associated with the education of the parent = s child available during school hours for the parent... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1147 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionRevises the formula for deposit of the excise taxes collected under RCW 82.44.020 (1). Provides that, for a motor home as defined in RCW 82.44.010, the excise taxes imposed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) may be paid for the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1148 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearngs brdsAny and all findings of invalidity by boards in the past, present, and future are null and void. The boards have no authority to determine that a plan or regulation is invalid. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1154 1997–98 |
Nonprofit camps & centers txThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and business and occupation tax if: 1) the sales occur at a nonprofit camp or conference center; (2) the... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1155 1997–98 |
Small business tax reliefRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the maximum tax credit for small businesses. Creates an alternative tax credit for new businesses. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1183 1997–98 |
Government services/competitRequires a focus upon strategies that foster cost controls and increased quality or service levels through the use of free market enterprise competition. Authorizes an agency to purchase services or the delivery of services... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1208 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt act repealRepeals the Growth Management Act. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1209 1997–98 |
Growth management planningTwo methods are established for any county, at any time, to remove the county and the cities within the county from the requirements of adopting comprehensive land use plans and development regulations under the GMA. C The... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1236 1997–98 |
Rental payments to landlordsDirects the department of social and health services to conduct a program designed to increase the supply of housing for persons on public assistance by making rental payments directly to the landlords. Directs the department... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1240 1997–98 |
Elected official's editorialAn elected official may send a guest editorial or column to a newspaper regarding a ballot proposition if invited by the newspaper = s editorial board or other person or organization controlling the newspaper = s editorial... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1246 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudNo later than 90 days after the department of licensing adopts a finger imaging requirement for renewal or issuance of a driver = s license, the department of social and health service will only approve new or continued... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1247 1997–98 |
Farmworker housing tax exmptIf agricultural employees do not occupy farmworker housing for at least five consecutive years, after sales and use tax exemptions are claimed, then the full amount of the tax previously waived becomes due and payable with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1258 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceThe industrial insurance laws are amended to create additional authority for certain groups of employers to self-insure their industrial insurance obligations. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1268 1997–98 |
Property tax limitsThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus inflation. Inflation is measured by the percentage change in the implicit price deflator (IPD) for personal consumption expenditures for... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1279 1997–98 |
Magazine/periodical taxationProvides tax exemptions for sales, use, and distribution of magazines and periodicals by subscription. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1294 1997–98 |
Initiative 601 amendmentRequires approval by a two-thirds vote of each house to amend Initiative 601. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1295 1997–98 |
Criminal case jury verdictsA less than unanimous jury may return a verdict in a criminal trial in a court of record. With two exceptions, 10 or more out of 12 jurors may convict or acquit a defendant. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1296 1997–98 |
Juvenile persistent offendrsProvides that, when the respondent is found to be a persistent offender, the court shall commit the offender to the department for confinement until his or her twenty-first birthday unless the court recommends that the... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1302 1997–98 |
Intangible personal prop/taxAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |