Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2619 1997–98 |
Jobs in distressed countiesA new distressed areas tax exemption program is created. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2621 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance/low-incomeDirects the commissioner, in consultation with insurers authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state, to establish an assigned risk plan to assist low-income persons obtain the mandatory minimum motor... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2654 1997–98 |
Work force training/tax credProvides tax credits for businesses making expenditures for work force training. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2655 1997–98 |
B & O tax credit increaseRevises RCW 82.04.4451 to increase the business and occupation tax credit from thirty-five to fifty dollars multiplied by the number of months in the reporting period. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1243 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies , by February 1, 1998, the Department of Licensing (DOL) must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1443 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe three types of HPA permits issued by the department are established in statute. The standard and expedited permits are written permits. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1469 1997–98 |
Surface mining regulationNew statutory language defines the role that counties, cities, and towns may play in regulating surface mining operations. The Legislature finds that surface mining is economically vital and that obtaining necessary permits... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1566 1997–98 |
Accident reportsDrivers involved in an accident have four days to file an accident report with the WSP or local law enforcement. If a law enforcement officer investigates the scene of the accident and files a report, the driver may also file... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1685 1997–98 |
School constructn endowmentEach year during the 16-year time period from fiscal year 2000 to fiscal year 2015, $62.5 million of lottery revenue is deposited into the permanent common school fund as an endowment for school construction. After fiscal year... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1698 1997–98 |
K-20 telecommunictns networkThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1825 1997–98 |
Forest demonstration accountThe maximum percentage that the Department of Natural Resources may charge for administration, reforestation, and protection of the county forest board transfer lands is reduced from 25 percent to 22 percent. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2217 1997–98 |
Fish passage barrier removalThe purpose of this act is to: (1) develop a statewide coordination program for removal of transportation-related fish passage barriers; (2) develop a statewide coordination mechanism for identifying, prioritizing and funding... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2448 1997–98 |
Distressed rural area busnssProvides that a person shall be allowed a credit against the tax due under chapter 82.04 RCW as provided in this act. The credit shall equal the wages paid for each qualified employment position in the prior year. The amount... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2450 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingProvides that there may be credited against the tax imposed by chapter 82.04 RCW, the value of state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored job training services designed to enhance the job-related performance of newly hired... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2420 1997–98 |
Extended umployment benefitsRevises RCW 50.22.090 to extend unemployment benefit payments in rural natural resources impact areas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1015 1997–98 |
General aviation fundingDeclares that it is the policy of the state that taxes on fuel including aviation fuel be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1048 1997–98 |
Higher ed inst legal counselInstitutions of higher education may use the services of the attorney general = s office or the institutions may hire private legal counsel. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1095 1997–98 |
Used mobile home definitionThe buyer of a used mobile home pays real estate excise tax on the sales transaction. Retail sales or use tax does not apply, even if the used mobile home is to be moved to a new location. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1101 1997–98 |
Vol fire fightr death beneftA payment of $152,000 will be provided to the surviving spouse of a volunteer fire fighter who dies as the result of injuries received in the performance of his or her duties. The benefit is to be paid from the Volunteer Fire... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1107 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxCounties receive the same 4 percent timber excise tax revenues from harvests on publicly-owned land in the county as they do from privately owned land. Timber tax revenues accruing to the state from harvests on publicly owned... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |