Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Zellinsky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2021 1997–98 |
Service animals/health risksDirects the department of health to conduct a risk analysis for various public and private locations based on different animals used as service animals. Based on the risk analysis, the department shall issue rules and provide... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2032 1997–98 |
Optometry practiceDeclares that nothing in chapter 18.53 RCW shall be construed as authorizing optometrists to perform any surgery, surgical procedure, or use any surgical means, including without limitation, piercing, revision, destruction,... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2082 1997–98 |
Rural lands definedUnder a new definition of rural lands, the individual county legislative authorities determine what constitutes rural lands in their respective counties. The legislative authority must consider the history, customs, needs, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2203 1997–98 |
Capitol grounds securityDirects the chief of the Washington state patrol to provide security and protection for all state capitol buildings and grounds, including all parking facilities. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2204 1997–98 |
Vehicle sellers' reportsDeclares an intent that this act will more effectively ensure that an owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle is not mistakenly deemed civilly or criminally liable for the operation of the vehicle by... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2219 1997–98 |
Nat. resource lands valueRequires counties and cities to provide to owners of lands containing, adjacent to, or in any way affected by designated critical areas or development regulations detailed written notice of their right to petition the county... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2225 1997–98 |
World War II veteransThe Legislature pledges to facilitate the erection of a memorial on the state capitol campus to specifically recognize men and women of this state who served or were wounded, killed, or missing in action during World War II.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2322 1997–98 |
Sentencing revisionsRevises RCW 9.94A.040, 9.94A.310, and 9.94A.320 relating to sentencing. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2323 1997–98 |
Serious violnt offendr scoreRevises RCW 9.94A.360 relating to specifying the offender score for serious violent offenses. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2352 1997–98 |
Fire fighter pension fundingThe formula for distributing 45 percent of the receipts from the fire insurance premiums tax is altered. The new distribution formula is based on numbers of enrollees, which are defined as fire fighters, retired fire fighters,... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | 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 1458 1997–98 |
Vehicle/vessel licensingAll references to display area requirement are removed to reflect changes made by the Legislature in previous sessions. DOL = s authority to deny an application to a person attempting to conceal his or her true identity... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 432, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1819 1997–98 |
Financl institutn complianceState and federally chartered financial institutions are given a compliance review privilege. Generally, this privilege applies to self-critical analysis of a financial institution that ascertains, monitors, or remedies... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1387 1997–98 |
Basic health plan benefitsAlthough a health carrier generally cannot adjust the rate (premium) more frequently than annually for a particular individual or small employer who has been offered a plan, the health carrier can file rate adjustments once... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1768 1997–98 |
Pharmacy ancillary personnelThe title of Level A pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy technician. The title of Level B pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy assistant. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 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 1360 1997–98 |
WSP officers/private emplymnWashington State Patrol officers may engage in private off-duty law enforcement employment while in uniform. This type of employment is subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1620 1997–98 |
Medical doctrineThe corporate practice of medicine doctrine as it applies to health care practitioners other than dentists and veterinarians is abrogated in whole. This abrogation is to be liberally construed by the courts. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1330 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersUntil July 1, 2001, a subsidiary, holding company, or affiliated legal entity of a reinsurer of a self-insurer's liability under industrial insurance law may participate in the administration of the self-insurance program if... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1757 1997–98 |
Security guard licensesGuest services or crowd management employees who do not perform security officer duties are exempt from the security guard licensing requirements. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1899 1997–98 |
Life insurance illustrationsStandards and requirements for life insurance policy illustrations are established. Insurers must notify the Insurance Commissioner regarding what life insurance policy forms the insurer is using and whether illustrations are... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1008 1997–98 |
License plate issuanceSpecial license plates may be issued from currently existing series, but the creation of additional special license plate series is prohibited. Furthermore, following an initial issuance period of three years, the Department... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |