Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Alex Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 1783 1997–98 |
Campaign finance & reportingEnacts this law directing the adoption of voluntary campaign spending limits for state election contests and inducements to encourage acceptance of these voluntary spending limits, as follows: (1) The amount of any individual... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1803 1997–98 |
Voluntary work force reductnA person who voluntarily participates in an employer initiated reduction-in-force is not disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits if the following conditions are met: (1) the employer initiated a work force... | Alex Wood (D-3) | 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 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1863 1997–98 |
Child care needsThe Department of Social and Health Services is required to train 250 recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to become child care providers or child care teachers. State grant funds administered by the Office of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1877 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationTobacco sampling Distributing tobacco products using samples is prohibited. Any person who violates this prohibition may be guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1892 1997–98 |
Senior citizens/property taxRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1941 1997–98 |
Dev disabled supported emplyEach state agency with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees must develop and implement a supported employment program. The Department of Personnel is required to educate, encourage, and assist state agencies in... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2001 1997–98 |
Medical rehabilitationRevises RCW 70.47.060 to include medical rehabilitation services as an essential health service of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2002 1997–98 |
State investment board membrRevises RCW 43.33A.020 to add an additional member to the state investment board, representing a retired member of the teachers' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property and personal property that has an assessed value of less than $1000 is exempt from property tax. This exemption does not apply to personal property exempted by the head of family exemption. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2033 1997–98 |
Transportatn beneft distrctsThe total general indebtedness limitation, including both voter approved and nonvoter approved general indebtedness, that a transportation benefit district may incur is increased from an amount not exceeding 1 and one-quarter... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2072 1997–98 |
School attendance & gradingGrading policies must be applied to all classrooms within a school unless a teacher establishes a different policy at the beginning of the school year. If the teacher establishes a different classroom attendance policy, then... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2075 1997–98 |
Tax increment financingThe existing statutes authorizing the community redevelopment financing program is repealed and the tax increment financing program (TIF) is created. Any city with a population of 100,000 or more may enter into agreements with... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2078 1997–98 |
Firearm storageIt is a gross misdemeanor to leave a loaded firearm where it is known or reasonably should be known that a child is likely to gain access, and a child under the age of 16 does get possession of the firearm. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2113 1997–98 |
Medical assistance recipntsDeclares that the department shall require that all recipients who have family income in excess of one hundred fifty percent of the federal poverty level pay a premium based on a sliding-fee scale, as determined by the department. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2114 1997–98 |
Health insurance accessDeclares an intent of the legislature to expand the Washington state health insurance coverage access act to include a reinsurance program for individual health insurance to stabilize the rates for individual health insurance. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2115 1997–98 |
Employer group health insurProvides for the development and implementation of a three-year pilot program to provide group health insurance coverage that is attractive and affordable for employers seeking to offer health insurance benefits for employees... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2119 1997–98 |
Competitive biddingA person who has been awarded a contract for a public works or repair project may not substitute another subcontractor for a subcontractor named in the bid, except in certain circumstances. A subcontractor may be substituted... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2129 1997–98 |
Minimum wageDeclares that beginning January 1, 1998, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be five dollars and fifty cents per hour. Beginning January 1, 1999, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be six dollars per hour. Beginning... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2132 1997–98 |
Wage payment violationsFinds that the Washington state minimum wage law and wage claim laws do not require payment of interest on back wages owed and do not authorize adequate penalties against violators. To improve compliance, the department of... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2138 1997–98 |
Special fuel tax exemptionExempts motor vehicles that are: (1) Owned and operated by an institution of higher education; and (2) used solely in research and development activities for the testing of alternative fuels to power vehicles. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |