Mary Skinner
Representative
· Republican
· District 14
· most recent term 2007–08
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58
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
806
Bills co-sponsored
11,120
Recorded votes
9.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1245 1997–98 |
Driver's license use/fraudThe motor vehicle statutes are amended. The use of a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver = s license or identicard, or knowingly making a false statement, concealing a material fact, or otherwise committing... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1260 1997–98 |
Counselor/client communicatnCertified counselors are given a statutory privilege for oral and written communications to the same extent and subject to the same exceptions as psychologists. No privilege can be asserted against the parents of a minor child. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1553 1997–98 |
City/town transportatn fundsLocal option taxes for transportation purposes are authorized for use by cities. Cities are authorized to establish city street districts contiguous with city boundaries for purposes of levying a city street tax, similar to a... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1584 1997–98 |
School employee benefitsSchool districts may limit the employee benefit package to one or more of the statutory basic benefits. However, in districts offering optional benefits, all employee bargaining units must agree to the limitation. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1587 1997–98 |
Parental voyeurismThe crime of sexual exploitation of a minor is amended to provide a new circumstance under which a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor commits the crime. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1619 1997–98 |
Medical boards/compensationA new group is created for compensating members of the health care commissions having quasi-judicial functions with responsibilities for policy direction in health professional credentialing programs and performing regulatory... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1648 1997–98 |
Gang activity buildingsA criminal street gang nuisance law is enacted with provisions substantially the same as those found in the drug nuisance law. Buildings where criminal street gang activity occurs are declared to be nuisances. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1673 1997–98 |
Transitional bilingual progrSchool districts must consult with an eligible student = s parent or legal guardian regarding the bilingual instruction that will be provided to the student. The parent may decline to have the child participate in bilingual... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1805 1997–98 |
Health care savings accountsA four-year health care savings account (HCSA) and catastrophic insurance pilot project is to be administered by the state Health Care Authority (HCA). The pilot project is generally exempt from state laws governing insurance. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2363 1997–98 |
Nurse delegationA conflict in law pertaining to school employees is clarified. Nonlicensed employees in public and private schools are authorized to administer medications to students, notwithstanding the nurse delegation law, in accordance... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2575 1997–98 |
PDC members' activitiesThe section establishing the PDC is amended to clarify that the statutory prohibitions apply both within and outside the state of Washington. PDC members are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the activities... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2702 1997–98 |
Yakima County superior courtThe number of superior court judges in Yakima County is increased from six to eight. The new positions take effect immediately, but upon request of the superior court, the Yakima County commissioners may set the actual... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2920 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing edThe Secretary of Health is required to establish continuing competence requirements for certified counselors by rule. There must be at least 36 hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period preceding the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2964 1997–98 |
Regional transportatn planRTPO board membership is modified. Any member of the House of Representatives or the state Senate whose districts are within the boundaries of the regional transportation planning organization are considered ex-officio,... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3120 1997–98 |
Lottery revenue distributionThe state lottery must not give cash bonuses or cash marketing incentives to retailers without specific legislative appropriation. The apportionment of total revenues to the general fund must comply with the proportion... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| HB 3132 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. The total 1997-99 supplemental budget is $133.9 million, which brings the revised biennial transportation appropriation to $3.030 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 1998 |
| HB 3134 1997–98 |
Office of women's healthEstablishes the office of women's health. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1998 |
| HB 1804 1997–98 |
Civil actions1.EARLY DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CONTINGENT ATTORNEY FEES Procedures are created for A early settlement offers, @ and for limiting contingent attorney fees, in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death. An attorney... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2701 1997–98 |
Outpatient mental health srvCarriers that cover outpatient mental health services are restricted to specific information on the covered person when conducting a utilization review or service audit. Distributed health plan material must include a variety... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
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