Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3114 1997–98 |
Tipped employees health insuAn employer may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $5.15 per hour, if the employer offers health insurance coverage to the employer = s full time and qualified part time employees. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1602 1997–98 |
Household products informatnA five-member speciality chemicals alternatives board is created composed of one representative each from the Department of Ecology, the extension services of Washington State University, a consumer based organization, an... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 10, 1998 |
| HB 2478 1997–98 |
Railroad corridors as trailsA new chapter is created to guide state agency management of railroad corridors acquired under the National Trails System Act. The purpose of the new chapter is to establish minimum requirements for the management and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2872 1997–98 |
Disabled persons businessesThe state program for A minority and women owned businesses @ is altered and expanded to be a program for A businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and disabled persons. @ Several provisions of law relating to... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2877 1997–98 |
Pine Hollow reservoirThe Department of Ecology (DOE) must conduct a pre-construction analysis of Pine Hollow regarding its suitability as a site for the construction of a retainment dam and water storage reservoir. The analysis is to include an... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3021 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp requirementsThe work search requirement for continued eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits is further defined. An individual who has received five or more weeks of benefits must provide evidence of a search for work as directed... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2479 1997–98 |
Animal health products/taxSales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, and other health products for animals are exempt from retail sales or use taxation when the sales are made to: -... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 3107 1997–98 |
School dist property bidsThe law for selection the low bidder for school construction projects is amended to allow school districts to select either the lowest bidder or the bidder closest to the average of the three lowest bids. After the lowest... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1114 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterReclaimed water that does not meet the groundwater recharge criteria may be used for surface percolation when the Department of Ecology, in consultation with the Department of Health, has specifically authorized this use at a... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1286 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1317 1997–98 |
Amusement gamesAuthorized locations for amusement games are expanded to include restaurants whether or not family entertainment events are offered. Department stores and grocery stores that exceed 10,000 square feet in store area, and... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1404 1997–98 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsThe maximum limit on the cost of a single chance for punchboards or pull tabs is increased from 50 cents to $1.00. The practice of taxing the gross receipts from punchboards and pull tabs is changed. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1431 1997–98 |
Significant historic placesThe State Register of Historic Places is renamed the Washington Heritage Register. Nominations to the Washington Heritage Register are no longer required to comply with standards and regulations promulgated by the U.S.... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1488 1997–98 |
Puget Sound action teamThe reference to "director" of the Department of Natural Resources is replaced with "Commissioner of Public Lands" and the plan reference is corrected. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1570 1997–98 |
Residential disclosure/exmptExempts a transfer of new residential construction from the disclosure requirements if a seller is a registered contractor, and a buyer is a first time buyer or occupant. The disclosure statement requirements apply to an... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1578 1997–98 |
Liquor sales/restrictd zonesThe Liquor Control Board may designate, by rule, restricted liquor zones based on findings that the area designated suffers serious impact from liquor sales. Impact may be demonstrated by an increase in law enforcement... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1603 1997–98 |
Property lien info statementSellers of new residential single-family real property or their agents are required to provide buyers with a lien information statement five days after deposit of any earnest money by the buyer, or preliminary contract between... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1721 1997–98 |
Agency commercial activitiesBy December 1, 1997, the Office of Financial Management (OFM) must develop a methodology for reflecting the fully allocated costs of conducting a commercial activity by a state agency or institution of higher education. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1827 1997–98 |
Boxing, martial arts, wrestlDefinitions : A Kickboxing @ and A martial arts @ are defined and included within the definition of professional boxing. A Amateur @ and A tough man/rough man contest or competitions @ are defined. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1842 1997–98 |
School year lengthA school program may consist of less than 180 days if the school is closed as a result of the county being declared a disaster area by the Governor. In such an event, the school year must be 180 days minus the number of days... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1854 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source water pollutFor the next 10 years, 10 million dollars from the water quality account must be appropriated to the state conservation commission each biennium. The commission must distribute these funds to local conservation districts to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1886 1997–98 |
Employer information/liabltyAn employer who discloses job performance, conduct, or other work-related information, about a former or current employee is presumed to be acting in good faith and is immune from civil liability for the disclosure and its... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1911 1997–98 |
Employment of minorsAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to Adopt Special Rules : Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health,... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |