Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Lynn Kessler
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1392 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationRecords relating to appeals of crime victims = compensation claims are exempt from the public inspection and copying requirements in the Public Records Act. Claimants may have access to the information in their own files. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2046 1997–98 |
Foster parent liaisonDSHS must recruit an adequate number of prospective adoptive and foster homes and report its success in achieving the goal. The department must provide a foster parent liaison position in each departmental region. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2267 1997–98 |
Disaster response accountThe disaster response account is created as an appropriated account in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1609 1997–98 |
Radioactve waste dispo sitesMaximum disposal rates for LLRW are adjusted annually only, in January. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1349 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2149 1997–98 |
Puget Sound crab fisheryThe catch requirements for renewing a Puget Sound Dungeness crab license are eliminated. A person who has two Dungeness crab Puget Sound licenses may operate the licenses if the vessel owner or alternate operator is on board... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2197 1997–98 |
K-20 ed technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2044 1997–98 |
Personal wireless facilitiesWhen a telecommunications service provider applies to place several microcells and/or minor facilities in a single geographical area, local governments are encouraged (1) to allow the applicant to file a single set of SEPA... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1473 1997–98 |
Development loan fundThe 1995-97 capital budget appropriation to CTED from the development loan account is increased by $700,000, from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1119 1997–98 |
Private timber purchasesThe expiration date on private timber sale reporting is extended to July 1, 2000. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1610 1997–98 |
UTC approval/short-trm notesIssuances of short-term notes by public service companies are exempt from filing with the WUTC prior to issuance, if those notes meet the same conditions that short-term notes had to meet before 1994. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 162, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1358 1997–98 |
Farm wildlife habitat/taxSales of feed, seed, seedlings, fertilizer, agents for enhanced pollination including insects such as bees, and spray materials to farmers acting under cooperative habitat development or access contracts with the Washington... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |