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546
Bills as prime sponsor
85
of those became law
1,784
Bills co-sponsored
21,399
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1811 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for goods and services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1812 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufctrd home tax exDeclares that any mobile home or manufactured home, and the real property to which the mobile home or manufactured home is appurtenant, is exempt from property taxation if the occupant of the mobile home or manufactured home... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1843 1997–98 |
School inspectionsThe state Department of Health must develop a process by which local health jurisdictions may work cooperatively with local school districts to establish a fee schedule for school inspections. Local health jurisdictions must... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1857 1997–98 |
Public service companiesThe law requiring public service companies engaging in sales to keep separate accounts is extended to the affiliates of such companies, and to nonregulated services such as, but not limited to, advertising. In addition, an... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1883 1997–98 |
Civil service reformVarious changes are made in the Washington Personnel Resources Board's (WPRB) authority to adopt civil service rules. The Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) is repealed and appeal jurisdiction is transferred to the WPRB. These... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1904 1997–98 |
L & I department fundsContractor enforcement account The contractor enforcement account is created. All receipts from penalties, contractor registration fees, and inspection fees imposed under the contractor registration statute will be deposited... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1921 1997–98 |
Women/minority business/bidsThe authority is eliminated for a state agency or institution of higher education to award a contract to a women or minority-owned and controlled business that is not the lowest responsible bidder. Instead, a contract at the... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1954 1997–98 |
Real estate appraisersDeclares that provisions of chapter 18.140 RCW do not preclude the issuance of a broker's price opinion if the opinion does not state that the person is a state-certified or state-licensed real estate appraiser. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1976 1997–98 |
Community growth fundingThe state real estate excise tax (REET) is reduced by 10 percent from 1.28 percent to 1.152 percent and a new county real estate excise tax of an equivalent amount (.128 percent) is authorized. The new county tax can be... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1980 1997–98 |
Construction employmentImmunity from industrial insurance liability at construction sites The immunity from liability for workplace injuries for third parties performing services at a construction site is modified. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1987 1997–98 |
Housekeeper from licn agencyUnemployment insurance coverage . Services performed by a housekeeper referred by a licensed employment agency are not covered for unemployment insurance unless the services are performed for a person who paid $1,000 or more... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1988 1997–98 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | 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 2015 1997–98 |
Students/unexcused absenceProvides that, if a school has received notification under RCW 28A.225.035(4) that a child is a member of an assistance unit receiving temporary assistance for needy families, the school shall report to the court when the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2041 1997–98 |
Workers' comp failure to payIntent statement The Legislature finds a continuing problem with employers who illegally fail to pay industrial insurance premiums. This problem results in passing the cost of benefits provided to injured workers of these... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2052 1997–98 |
Commodity commissions & brdsInitiative 601's prohibition against fees being increases in a fiscal year in excess of the fiscal growth factor for the fiscal year does not apply to referendum approved assessments of an agricultural commodity commission or board. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2060 1997–98 |
Balance of government powersThe Legislature finds that the judiciary = s interpretation of the state constitution is only one branch of government = s interpretation of the constitution and should not be binding upon the legislative or executive branches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2102 1997–98 |
Prevailing wage surveysThe determination of the prevailing wage by the industrial statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries is changed. In determining the prevailing wage, the department is authorized to contract with an independent... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2119 1997–98 |
Competitive biddingA person who has been awarded a contract for a public works or repair project may not substitute another subcontractor for a subcontractor named in the bid, except in certain circumstances. A subcontractor may be substituted... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2191 1997–98 |
Dairy waste managementInspections The regulatory system for dairy waste management is substantially revised. By July 1, 1998, each dairy farm in the state is required to undergo an inspection. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2291 1997–98 |
Distressed areas/lodging taxAny county that is or contains an eligible area or any city within that county may use the 2 percent state-shared hotel-motel tax or their local-option hotel-motel tax for public restrooms, parking facilities, or other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2348 1997–98 |
Fire district assn. prop taxProperty owned by the Washington Fire Commissioners Association is exempt from property tax. The property may retain the exemption when rented if the payments are reasonable and the tenant is eligible for a property tax exemption. | Senator (R-15) | 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 |
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