Bill Backlund
Representative
· Republican
· District 45
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 451995–96 · House · R · LD 451993–94 · House · R · LD 45
53
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
473
Bills co-sponsored
4,404
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 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 2471 1997–98 |
Children's camp guest rightsRequires that children who are under eighteen years of age who are guests at a public or private camp for children for a period exceeding twenty-four hours shall be given oral notice of the following information within twelve... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2498 1997–98 |
Recreational therapistsPersons practicing recreational therapy are required to register as counselors under state law. Applicants may register as recreational therapists if employing recreational therapy as a modality. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2518 1997–98 |
DUI/drug or alcohol testingTesting of a driver's urine is added to the implied consent law. Testing of urine may be done under the same circumstances as testing of the blood. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2391 1997–98 |
Wetlands delineation/mitigtnProvides that a county or city has the burden of proving, at no cost to the property owner, by clear and convincing evidence that an area is not suited for development because it is a wetland. Requires a county or city to bear... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1000 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionReduces the state property tax levy for collection in 1997 by five percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1014 1997–98 |
Transportation fund depositsDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on state highway and ferry construction contracts. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1034 1997–98 |
Parents' rightsCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT A minor under the age of 18 may not receive inpatient or outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol abuse without prior written consent of the minor = s parent or legal guardian. If the parent or... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1036 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe "Parental Notification of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1050 1997–98 |
Firearms licensingCONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE The fee for an original five-year CPL is reduced from $36 to $21. The $15 distribution from original license fees that goes to the state general fund is eliminated. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1071 1997–98 |
DSHS reorganizationOverview: The Department of Social and Health Services is reorganized by dividing its functions among four newly created agencies and the Department of Corrections. Functions of other existing agencies are also transferred to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1073 1997–98 |
School facility communty useProvides that, in addition to the maximum dollar amount that may be levied by any school district for maintenance and operation support under RCW 84.52.0531, a supplemental levy for use of school facilities for community... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1080 1997–98 |
HIV test results disclosureStatement of intent and finding : The Legislature finds that the health and safety of jail and corrections staff are often placed in jeopardy while they work. The Legislature intends to notify those staff of the HIV status of... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1084 1997–98 |
Class materials/parnt inspecParent = s right to inspect materials: Upon a parent = s request, a public school must make all educational materials that are associated with the education of the parent = s child available during school hours for the parent... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1146 1997–98 |
Rec vehicle trip permitsRevises RCW 46.16.160 to authorize additional motor vehicle trip permits for recreational vehicles. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1147 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionRevises the formula for deposit of the excise taxes collected under RCW 82.44.020 (1). Provides that, for a motor home as defined in RCW 82.44.010, the excise taxes imposed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) may be paid for the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1149 1997–98 |
Adverse possession/easementsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to abolish the doctrine of adverse possession and the doctrine of prescriptive easement prospectively, but retain those doctrines as the doctrines existed prior to the effective date of... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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