Scott Smith
Representative
· Republican
· District 2
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 21995–96 · House · R · LD 2
46
Bills as prime sponsor
4
of those became law
395
Bills co-sponsored
3,780
Recorded votes
0.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2140 1997–98 |
Collectn agency costs & feesThe provision limiting collection agencies to statutorily authorized collection costs applies to consumer claims only. A consumer claim is a claim incurred by an individual primarily for personal, family, or household purposes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 2230 1997–98 |
School district boundariesEstablishes procedures to determine school district boundaries. Repeals RCW 28A.315.250. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2301 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax moneysReduces the annual amount of the motor vehicle excise tax to one and one-half percent of the value of the vehicle and revises the distribution formula for the tax. Applies to motor vehicle fees due after June 30, 1998. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2305 1997–98 |
Ballot processingGreater specificity is made for processing and tabulation of absentee ballots and ballots that are cast at polling places and for inspecting and potential remaking of all types of ballots that cannot be read by vote tallying... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2327 1997–98 |
Drunk driving offensesA third or subsequent conviction for drunk driving is a "most serious offense," or "strike" for purposes of the "Three Strikes and You're Out" law. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2338 1997–98 |
Pizza/sales and use taxA sales and use tax exemption is created for sales of uncooked pizzas. A hot pizza delivered to a home is still subject to sales tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2352 1997–98 |
Fire fighter pension fundingThe formula for distributing 45 percent of the receipts from the fire insurance premiums tax is altered. The new distribution formula is based on numbers of enrollees, which are defined as fire fighters, retired fire fighters,... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1085 1997–98 |
Student test/survey notifctnThe common school code is amended to clarify that absent prior consent, no student may be required to submit to a test, questionnaire, survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning the student's or the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1176 1997–98 |
Child rape/persistent offndrRape of a child in the first degree is added to the A Two Strikes and You = re Out @ portion of the persistent offender statute when the convicted offender was at least 16 at the time of the offense. Rape of a child in the... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1420 1997–98 |
Local publ health financingIf funds are available, the populations of cities incorporated in 1994 and 1995 are included in the calculation of city contributions to counties for public health purposes. Excess revenues in the county sales and use tax... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 333, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 2013 1997–98 |
Ground water right develpmntIncreased specificity is provided in regard to construction of replacement or additional wells: 1)Additional or substitute wells must continue to tap the same ground water body as the original well; 2)It is clearly provided... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| 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 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 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 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 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 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 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1067 1997–98 |
Vehicle offenses/prosecutionThe state may prosecute a defendant for committing the crimes of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault if a death occurs, or hit-and-run injury accident if a death occurs, at any time after the commission of the offense. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
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