Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1690 1997–98 |
School distric purchases/taxExempts purchases by school districts from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1697 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyA pilot project process is established in four communities to provide services to women who give birth to drug-addicted babies and to require involuntary insertion of long-term pharmaceutical birth control for women who have... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | 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 1820 1997–98 |
Health care liability reformRequires a claimant's attorney to file the certificate specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action for damages arising out of injuries occurring as a result of health... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1923 1997–98 |
Open public meetingsAny advisory committee or task force with one or more members appointed by the Governor is subject to the Open Public Meetings Act if the advisory committee or task force relates to the expenditure or use of tax receipts.... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1929 1997–98 |
Rules approval by legislatreProvides that a rule or an emergency rule of the departments of ecology, labor and industries, health, revenue, and natural resources, the employment security department, the forest practices board, the office of the insurance... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2006 1997–98 |
Laundry operations/taxAuthorizes sales and use tax exemptions for construction, machinery, and equipment used in professional laundry operations. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2014 1997–98 |
Property rightsThe Legislature finds that: C A person = s right to own, possess, use, and dispose of private property is fundamental to a free society and is an integral part of the American tradition of liberty and limited government; C... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 2029 1997–98 |
Telecommunicatns investmentDeclares it is the policy of the state to promote investment in Washington's telecommunications infrastructure and foster facilities-based competition in the provision of telecommunications services regulated by the utilities... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2099 1997–98 |
Aquatic land managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2101 1997–98 |
Weather damage repairs/taxProvides an exemption from sales and use tax repairs and replacements made for commercial property because of weather damage. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2137 1997–98 |
Infrastructure financingProvides that, in addition to the requirements of RCW 43.155.170, the department shall, in awarding funds under this chapter, consider the impact of peak tourism periods on the community in the design, construction, or repair... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | 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 |
| HB 2147 1997–98 |
Associatns of local govrnmtsNo local government may pay membership dues or provide compensation to a private entity for local government association purposes if the total amount of the dues or compensation paid by local governments constitutes two-thirds... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2167 1997–98 |
Public lands acquisitionDeclares that, after December 31, 1997, state agencies shall not acquire wildlife and recreation lands in counties in which over fifty percent of the total land area in the county is publicly owned, as determined by the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2171 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxExpands property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2194 1997–98 |
Commnty, trade, econ dev dptEffective March 1, 1998, the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is renamed the Department of Community Development and the Department of Trade and Economic Development is created. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | 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 2222 1997–98 |
Property rightsDeclares that subject to any exceptions in this act, a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |