Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Debbie Regala
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 2857 1997–98 |
Health care service contrctrRevises RCW 48.44.020 relating to regulation of health care service contractors. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | 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 2862 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. Establishes requirements to qualify for the exemptions. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | 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 2768 1997–98 |
Environ restoratn & improvmnAn environmental restoration and improvement account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. All fines, penalties, and damages recovered by the state as a result of civil or criminal fines imposed for violations of... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 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 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 2695 1997–98 |
Internatnl marketing grantsAn international marketing grant program is created. The purpose of the program is to assist businesses located in distressed areas market their products and services on an international basis. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2703 1997–98 |
Children's trust fundRevises RCW 43.79A.040 to authorize the children's trust fund to retain its proportionate share of earnings. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2733 1997–98 |
Vehicle warranties/motr homeApplies the new motor vehicle warranty to portions of a vehicle used as a mobile dwelling. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2755 1997–98 |
Environmntal restoratn accntFinds that environmental pollution incidents and other violations of state environmental laws result in fines and penalties which are presently used for a variety of purposes unrelated to restoring the damage caused by the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2620 1997–98 |
Mortgage broker dutiesA mortgage broker has a duty of due diligence in providing mortgage services to borrowers. A mortgage broker who violates this duty to use due diligence also violates the Consumer Protection Act. | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2626 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2630 1997–98 |
Health care services decisnsFinds that health carrier practices that unjustly delay or deny medically appropriate care and treatment to consumers are unconscionable. When consumers are facing serious, even life-threatening diseases or conditions, they... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2631 1997–98 |
Health care accessDeclares that, in addition to funds dedicated in RCW 66.24.290, 82.02.030, 82.04.260, 82.04.322, 82.04.4289, 82.08.150, 82.24.020, 82.24.080, 82.26.020, and 82.44.110, any financial claims due the state for losses resulting... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2632 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeMakes the basic health plan available to persons covered by the federal children's health initiative. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2637 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle tax/crim justcProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2639 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer donatnAppropriation: None. Fiscal Note: Available. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2652 1997–98 |
Highway construction/tx exmpProvides a tax exemption for the state share of labor and services on state roads and high capacity transportation systems construction. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1259 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansForest practices that are in compliance with an approved habitat conservation plan are exempt from the state forest practices rules and policies adopted primarily for the protection of threatened and endangered species. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1428 1997–98 |
Aquatic land leasehold interThe Legislature finds that it would be worthwhile to revisit the management and leasing policies applicable to state-owned aquatic lands. A joint select committee with two members from the Senate and two members from the House... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |