Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Thompson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1128 1997–98 |
Loomis state forest timberThe Legislature finds that an extremely serious forest health situation exists in the Loomis State Forest. The infestation of the mountain pine beetle and the presence of other insect and disease problems indicate the need for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 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 1427 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxEffective January 1, 1998, special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1612 1997–98 |
Highway design-build proceduLegislative intent to use a contracting procedure that facilitates the construction of transportation systems in a more timely manner is declared. DOT is directed to develop, by January 1, 1998, a process for awarding... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1630 1997–98 |
Lands transferred to countyA county legislative authority may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources requesting the reconveyance of all of its forest board transfer lands. Upon the filing of an application by the county legislative... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1825 1997–98 |
Forest demonstration accountThe maximum percentage that the Department of Natural Resources may charge for administration, reforestation, and protection of the county forest board transfer lands is reduced from 25 percent to 22 percent. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2526 1997–98 |
Design-build demo projectsDirects the department of transportation to develop, by January 1, 1999, a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts for projects that may be constructed using a design-build procedure. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2528 1997–98 |
Emissions inspection exemptnExempts motor vehicles that are four or fewer years old. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2539 1997–98 |
Military service creditProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member who is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict may have service in the armed forces credited to him or her as a member whether or not he or she left... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2563 1997–98 |
Dyed diesel fuelDeclares that a person may not operate or maintain a motor vehicle on a public highway of this state with dyed special fuel in the fuel supply tank unless the use is authorized by the Internal Revenue Code and the person is... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2569 1997–98 |
Fire-fighting apparatusAuthorizes weight limit exemptions for fire-fighting apparatus. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2580 1997–98 |
School constructn/prev wageExempts public schools and educational service districts from prevailing wages related to construction of school facilities. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2585 1997–98 |
Mistreatment of unborn childFor purposes of the criminal mistreatment statutes, a child is redefined to include an unborn quick child. Withholding the basic necessities of life from an unborn quick child constitutes criminal mistreatment. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2425 1997–98 |
Telecommunctns & enrgy taxesElectrical, gas, and telecommunication services are taxed the same. Repealed Taxes Include: C State public utility taxes levied on light & power and gas distribution businesses; C Regular retail sales tax as it applies to... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2427 1997–98 |
Vehicle liability insur violA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by the registered owner of the vehicle if the owner does not have proof of the required motor vehicle liability insurance, and the owner has been cited for failing to... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2458 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt training fndsMakes appropriations of: (1) The sum of one million eighty-four thousand dollars from the general fund to the criminal justice training commission. These funds are provided solely for increasing the length of the basic law... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2470 1997–98 |
Sexual contact with inmateSection 1. Amends RCW 9A.44.010(11). | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2475 1997–98 |
School program requirementsThe minimum school year length is increased by one day per biennium beginning in 1999-2001 and ending in 2017-19, when the school year then will be 190 days. The minimum program hours that must be offered are expressed as a... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2480 1997–98 |
Deleterious fish releaseDeclares that it is unlawful to release, plant, or place live fish within the state, except for a release of game fish into private waters for which a game fish stocking permit has been obtained or the planting of food fish by... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2488 1997–98 |
Publ emplyees retir syst IIIDeclares an intent to create a new public retirement system that balances flexibility with stability, provides both increased employee control of investments and responsible protection of the public's investment in employee... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |