Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Brian Hatfield
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1476 1997–98 |
Recycled products standardsRecycled products purchased by state agencies must meet the product standards set forth in the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Presidential Executive Order 12873 on recycling. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1484 1997–98 |
Comm & tech coll salariesCommunity and technical college boards of trustees will award faculty salary increments based on local agreements. The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges will include in its biennial budgets the cost to fund... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1486 1997–98 |
Moneys collected on beerRevises RCW 66.24.290 to lower the tax on beer. Declares that the moneys collected shall be distributed as follows: Twenty percent shall be distributed to counties in the same manner as under RCW 66.08.200; and eighty percent... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1506 1997–98 |
Peace officer bill of rightsThe term "peace officer" includes all duly appointed city, county, and state law enforcement officers. All officers who become the subject of a police investigation must be advised, in writing, prior to the time the... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1529 1997–98 |
[Northern Ireland investmntsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1530 1997–98 |
Truck rearview mirrorsRequires every truck equipped with a cube-style, walk-in cargo box up to eighteen feet long used in the delivery of goods and services to be equipped with an additional rear crossview mirror located at the top left rear corner... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1537 1997–98 |
Signature gatherersSignature gatherers on initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be registered voters in Washington State. A person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition without... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1739 1997–98 |
Gambling gross receiptsDeclares that "gross receipts" includes only those amounts actually received from the gambling activity of punch boards and pull-tabs less prizes and the cost of the games. Takes effect January 1, 1998. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1741 1997–98 |
Social card gamesRevises RCW 9.46.0281 relating to social card games. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1742 1997–98 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsRevises RCW 9.46.110 to raise the limit on punch boards and pull-tabs to one dollar. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1754 1997–98 |
Cooperating teachers/stipndsInstitutions of higher learning whose students are placed with cooperating teachers must pay salary stipends for the cooperating teachers. The stipends must be paid through supplemental contracts that may not exceed one year. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1766 1997–98 |
Job creatn progrm accountabiAll state agencies that provide state assistance to private business must establish goals for wage and benefit levels and job creation or retention. State assistance is defined as a grant, loan, tax deferral, or tax abatement... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1775 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicatn notificaIf a certified pesticide applicator applies a pesticide registered with the EPA and the application is to the interior of any building other than a single-family home, the applicator must: C Post a pesticide notification sign... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1794 1997–98 |
Jail construction/taxExempts jail construction from sales and use taxes. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1818 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I allowanceRevises RCW 41.26.100 to increase the allowance for certain members of the Washington law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan I. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1824 1997–98 |
Natural area preserves commDeclares that the department of natural resources shall not acquire any natural area preserves or natural resources conservation areas nor shall the department of natural resources otherwise designate any natural area... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1838 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerThe definitions are revised to include A medical gas piping installer. @ Medical gas piping installer means a certified journeyman plumber who holds a certificate of competency as a medical piping installer. Revises the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |