Jim Clements
Senator
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · Senate · R · LD 142005–06 · House · R · LD 142003–04 · House · R · LD 142001–02 · House · R · LD 141999–00 · House · R · LD 141997–98 · House · R · LD 141995–96 · House · R · LD 14
191
Bills as prime sponsor
27
of those became law
1,000
Bills co-sponsored
10,475
Recorded votes
0.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2587 1997–98 |
Foster parents/investigatnsWhen the Department of Social and Health Services investigates a foster parent accused of an improper action foster care payments will be continued until the allegation is founded. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2770 1997–98 |
Child dependency proceedingsA legislative finding is made that counties have assumed the burden of funding counsel and guardians ad litem in child dependency and termination proceedings, but that the volume of these cases is driven by legislative mandate... | Jim Clements (R-14) | 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 2899 1997–98 |
Youth job trainingThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | 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 1528 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Fruit Commission may raise its annual assessment in excess of the fiscal growth factor to $18/2000 pounds of soft fruit other than cherries and to $30/2000 pounds of cherries. (Section 2.) The Dry Pea and Lentil Commodity... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
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 1586 1997–98 |
State investment brd operatnThe State Investment Board is authorized to create corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The board is permitted to create these entities for the purposes of transferring, acquiring, holding,... | Tom Huff (R-26) | 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 1777 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemThe timelines for the availability of the assessments are modified. Reading, writing, communications, and mathematics (Goal 1 and Mathematics of Goal 2): The elementary assessments must be available as under current law by the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1778 1997–98 |
Certificated staff salariesSpecial education certificated instructional staff are included with basic education certificated instructional staff in determining a school district = s average salary for state allocation purposes. The state salary... | Tom Huff (R-26) | 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 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 |
| HB 2211 1997–98 |
Work force trainingThe Legislature finds that despite the efforts directed at identifying goals, performance indicators, standards and evaluation criteria for the workforce development system, the system remains unduly fragmented. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2226 1997–98 |
Basic health plan/residencyTo be eligible for the subsidized BHP, a person must have resided for at least 11 months in an area of the state served by a managed health care system participating in the plan; however, seasonal workers, as defined by rule,... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2251 1997–98 |
Ed employee unemplymnt compThe provisions used for determining unemployment benefits for part-time faculty at community and technical colleges are amended. First, the definition of "academic year" is repealed that includes summer quarter or semester as... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 2497 1997–98 |
Elk population rebuildingThe Legislature finds that certain elk populations in the state are at risk and that various factors have contributed to tensions between tribal and non-tribal elk hunters and between elk hunters and residents of areas where... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3093 1997–98 |
Hop commodity commissns/taxAuthorizes tax exemptions for activities conducted for hop commodity commissions or boards. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3048 1997–98 |
Sports facilities/spiritsDeclares that all decisions to allow the consumption of spirits in areas of a sports entertainment facility that are outside of enclosed clubs and private suites shall be made prior to December 1 of any year and shall not take... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3007 1997–98 |
Veterans' homes admissionAdmits disabled Filipino World War II veterans who swore an oath to American authority and who participated in military engagements with American soldiers. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2966 1997–98 |
Lead-based paint hazardsAuthorizes the establishment of a lead-based paint certification program for worker training and certification, and training program accreditation. Designates the Department of Health as the official agency for cooperating... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
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