Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Paul Zellinsky
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1011 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales and use taxSpecial fuel (diesel) and motor vehicle fuel (gasoline) purchased to operate ferries owned or operated by the state or a county are exempt from the retail sales and use tax and the motor fuel tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1267 1997–98 |
Vessel manu & dealers/tax exManufacturers and dealers of vessels (water craft) are exempt from use tax when a vessel or vessel trailer is used for the following purposes: testing, training, sales promotion, loaning to a nonprofit organization for up to... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1865 1997–98 |
School district contractingAn express provision is added to statutory provisions governing school districts to provide that a board of directors of a school district may contract with other school districts, educational service districts, public or... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1457 1997–98 |
Dept of lic permits & certifAll statutory references to application fees are updated to $1.25. Conflicting language about travel trailers and campers is clarified to ensure that these trailers and campers can register for title purposes only. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2018 1997–98 |
Health insurance reformUtilization Review . A Utilization review @ means the prospective, concurrent, or retrospective assessment of the necessity and appropriateness of the allocation of health care resources and services of a provider or facility.... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2163 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemVeterans or active duty military personnel requesting veteran license plate emblems may show proof of eligibility by: (1) providing discharge papers; (2) providing a copy of orders awarding a campaign ribbon; or (3) by... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1411 1997–98 |
Consumer loan feesThe loan origination fee limitation is removed for real estate loans made by consumer loan companies until June 30, 2002; after that date, the previous limitation of 4 percent of the first $20,000 and 2 percent thereafter is... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1593 1997–98 |
Solid waste collectn vehiclsGarbage trucks collecting garbage or recyclables on route at speeds of 20 mph or less may legally transport the swamper on the outside of the vehicle. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1594 1997–98 |
Garbage truck front-loadersFront-loading garbage and recycling trucks are exempt from the three-foot extension length limit when on route and actually collecting solid waste or recyclables at speeds of 20 miles per hour (mph) or less. The exemption... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1219 1997–98 |
Health care service prepaymnThe HMO and HCSC exemption from the 2 percent premium tax for Medicare payments is continued indefinitely. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 154, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1678 1997–98 |
Mortgage brokersSeveral changes are made to the mortgage broker licensing statute. The requirement that licensed mortgage brokers include the term "licensed mortgage broker" in any advertising directed at the general public is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1400 1997–98 |
Bank statement ruleThe expiration date of the definition of A sufficient information @ is removed. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1452 1997–98 |
Title insurersClarification is made between an abstract of title, a title policy, and a preliminary title report, commitment, or binder. An abstract of title is a written representation listing all recorded conveyances, instruments, or... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1821 1997–98 |
B & O tax rate categoriesB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1998, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 14, 1997 |
| HB 1871 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle coveragAn underinsured motorist automobile insurance policy may require that, prior to making a claim, the insured person exhaust the available liability insurance coverage of the person or persons who caused the accident... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1652 1993–94 |
Animal crueltyThe animal cruelty chapter is substantially revised. Terms are defined and principles of liability are stated. "Animal care and control agencies" mean any city or county animal control agency authorized to enforce city and... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 261, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2224 1993–94 |
Motor vehicle/vessel lcnsingMopeds are considered vehicles except in the case of dealer licensing statutes. A formula is provided to determine annual snowmobile fuel usage. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 262, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2412 1993–94 |
Rental car registrationA number of drive-by shootings targeted at rental vehicles occurred last year in the state of Florida. In order to avoid such problems in Washington State, HB 2412 removes the existing language requiring rental vehicles to be... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2510 1993–94 |
Regulatory reformRULE-MAKING JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES REVIEW COMMITTEE (JARRC) REVIEW : JARRC is authorized to recommend suspension of an existing rule by a majority vote, instead of the current two-thirds requirement. | Ron Meyers (D-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 249, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2558 1993–94 |
Utility/transprtn securitiesA company that provides transportation or utility services to the public must file a notice with the UTC prior to issuing securities, but approval of the UTC is not required for the issuance. The issuance of securities must... | Paul Zellinsky (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 2760 1993–94 |
Transit systems/tax equalizaEffective with distributions to transit districts on January 1, 1996, sales and use tax equalization payments are made to transit agencies that collected less than 80 percent of the state per capita average in transit sales... | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1994 |
Apr 1, 1994 |
| HB 1122 1993–94 |
Park/recreation distr leviesStatutes are clarified that a park and recreation district or park and recreation service area may impose more than one excess levy if authorized by voters. Voter approved regular property tax levies of park and recreation... | R Wesley Pruitt (D-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |
| HB 2167 1993–94 |
Race tracksLicensees who are nonprofit corporations and have race meets of 30 days or more are no longer required to contribute any portion of their daily gross receipts to the Washington Thoroughbred Racing Fund. Additional requirements... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1994 |
Mar 30, 1994 |