Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Kelli Linville
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2249 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2265 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemRepeals section 803, chapter 335, Laws of 1995. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2269 1997–98 |
Civil indigent legal servcesEstablishes the civil indigent legal services account. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2291 1997–98 |
Distressed areas/lodging taxAny county that is or contains an eligible area or any city within that county may use the 2 percent state-shared hotel-motel tax or their local-option hotel-motel tax for public restrooms, parking facilities, or other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2318 1997–98 |
Full-day kindergarten grantThe Legislature finds that children may benefit from the opportunity to participate in full day kindergarten programs. The Legislature intends to make tuition-free full day kindergarten available to all public schools by the... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2337 1997–98 |
Groundwater aquifer protectnThe Department of Transportation (DOT) must provide written notice to cities and counties having Group A water systems that serve a minimum of twenty thousand residences regarding upcoming chemical treatments of noxious weeds... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2348 1997–98 |
Fire district assn. prop taxProperty owned by the Washington Fire Commissioners Association is exempt from property tax. The property may retain the exemption when rented if the payments are reasonable and the tenant is eligible for a property tax exemption. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2384 1997–98 |
Solid fuel burning devicesRequires the department of ecology, in cooperation with local air pollution control agencies and representatives from the hearth products industry and other appropriate stakeholders shall analyze the new federal standards and... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1657 1997–98 |
Solid waste disposal feesThe UTC is directed to pass-through disposal, transfer, and transport charges for affiliated companies when fixing the rates charged by a solid waste collection company. The total cost of disposal, transfer, and transport with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1770 1997–98 |
Dungeness crab/coastl fishryA $500 transfer fee is established. A license transferred to a nonresident is subject to an additional transfer fee equal to the difference between a resident and nonresident license renewal fee. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1791 1997–98 |
Commodity commissions/taxFunds received from agricultural commodity boards or commissions by certain nonprofit organizations are exempt from the business and occupation tax. Eligible organizations are those which qualify for exemption from the federal... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1792 1997–98 |
Environ technology certifctnFor the purposes of this legislation, "certification program" is defined as a program, developed or approved by the department, to certify the quantitative performance of an environmental technology over a specified range of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2091 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1592 1997–98 |
Small water districts/tax exThe following water distribution businesses are exempt from public utility and B&O taxes through July 1, 2003: C water districts that: (1) serve fewer than 1,500 connections; and (2) charge water rates in excess of 125 percent... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1056 1997–98 |
Elk River PreserveThe property currently designated as the Elk River NAP is transferred from management as a preserve to management as a natural resources conservation area. The Department of Natural Resources must incorporate this legislative... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1201 1997–98 |
Rural nat resources impactThe Rural Community Assistance Team, the Rural Community Assistance Coordinator, and the various state programs designed to assist dislocated workers and communities in rural natural resource impact areas and dislocated timber... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1866 1997–98 |
Environmental excellenceThe director of a state, regional, or local agency may enter into an environmental excellence program agreement (environmental agreement) with any person regulated under the environmental laws of the state. Existing legal... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1464 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsIt is clarified that the purpose of the law is to protect all agricultural, natural, and human resources from economic loss and adverse affects, not only economic loss to agriculture. The director of the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1729 1997–98 |
Irrigation dist. administrtnThe right to vote in irrigation districts of less than 200,000 acres is given to all corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and other legal entities formed pursuant to state laws... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1817 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water demonstratnThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program in cooperation with the Department of Health. The demonstration program consists of five demonstration projects. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |