Mary Lou Dickerson
Representative
· Democrat
· District 36
· most recent term 2011–12
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208
Bills as prime sponsor
52
of those became law
1,523
Bills co-sponsored
14,168
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2213 1997–98 |
State purchasing contractsFinds that it is not in the long-term best interest of the people of Washington to spend tax dollars on goods produced, whether international or domestic, in whole or part by forced labor, or indentured labor under penal... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2221 1997–98 |
Business & occupatn tx rateDecreases and clarifies business and occupation tax rates. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2273 1997–98 |
Safe storage of firearmsProvides that a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and a child... | Ida Ballasiotes (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 2259 1997–98 |
Operating budgetThe 1997-99 Omnibus Appropriations Act is passed, making appropriations for the 1997-99 biennium. The state general fund total is $18.994 billion. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 454, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1235 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsA state agency may not enter into a personal services contract with a consultant under which the consultant could charge additional costs to the agency, The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, or the State Auditor... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 373, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1499 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1632 1997–98 |
State investigator trainingA study group is created to develop mandatory training, policies and procedures for state investigators. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1388 1997–98 |
Work release program sitingDepartment of Corrections (DOC) contractors are required to comply with the same public notification and public hearing requirements that DOC must follow when establishing and relocating work release facilities. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 348, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1646 1997–98 |
Indeterminte sentence reviewThe Indeterminate Sentence Review Board sunset date is extended from June 30, 1998, to June 30, 2008. Recommendations regarding alternatives for carrying out the duties of the board must be presented by the Governor to the... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 350, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 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 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2267 1997–98 |
Disaster response accountThe disaster response account is created as an appropriated account in the state treasury. Moneys may be placed in the account from legislative | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| HB 1202 1997–98 |
High school credit equivalncBy statute, at the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours equals one high school credit. The State Board of Education and Higher Education Coordinating Board task force reporting requirement on high... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2197 1997–98 |
K-20 ed technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1473 1997–98 |
Development loan fundThe 1995-97 capital budget appropriation to CTED from the development loan account is increased by $700,000, from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1426 1997–98 |
DSHS liensStatutory language is simplified and clarified. The requirements that the lien and notice to withhold and deliver be signed and include a demand to withhold and deliver are deleted. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1432 1997–98 |
Adoption supprt reconsidertnThe eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded, to allow for payment of expenses, for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
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