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 1675 1997–98 |
Local sales tax/transportatnThe preclusion on cities counting transit sales tax collections for the purpose of match for collecting the motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) is modified to permit cities over 60,000 persons, operating a transit system on... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1694 1997–98 |
Care standards & qualty rulsProvides that each health disciplinary authority as defined in RCW 18.130.040, except the medical quality assurance commission and the board of osteopathic medicine and surgery, may, with consultation and interdisciplinary... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1745 1997–98 |
Sexual abuse by health profeDeclares that the legislature views with the greatest concern the violation of professional relationships between patients or clients and their health providers occasioned by acts of sexual abuse. | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1774 1997–98 |
Ski lift tickets/sales taxAuthorizes a credit against sales taxes on the sale of ski lift tickets for qualified investments in the ski area. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1779 1997–98 |
School & ESD purchases/taxExempts purchases of goods and services by school and educational service districts from sales and use taxes. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1798 1997–98 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsDeclares that an orthotist or prosthetist may only provide treatment utilizing new orthoses or prostheses for which the orthotist or prosthetist is licensed to do so, and only under an order from or referral by an authorized... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1814 1997–98 |
Board of pilotage commissnrsRevises RCW 88.16.010 to replace the administrator of the office of marine safety as an ex officio member of the board of pilotage commissioners with a public member experienced in marine incident investigation. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1820 1997–98 |
Health care liability reformRequires a claimant's attorney to file the certificate specified in this act within ninety days of filing or service, whichever occurs later, of any action for damages arising out of injuries occurring as a result of health... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | 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 1877 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationTobacco sampling Distributing tobacco products using samples is prohibited. Any person who violates this prohibition may be guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1915 1997–98 |
Oral health care servicesRevises RCW 18.29.050 and 18.29.056 to remove regulatory barriers to the provision of oral health care services to rural, remote, and underserved populations. Repeals section 6, chapter 323, Laws of 1993. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1916 1997–98 |
Oral health care servicesDirects the department to utilize the available funds in the recruitment and retention program to target dentists and dental hygienists who wish to practice in remote and underserved areas of the state. Directs the board to... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1917 1997–98 |
Publ health dental hygienstsDeclares an intent of the legislature to provide access to oral health care services to medicaid eligible and low-income families and children and other dentally underserved populations by addressing some identified barriers. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1918 1997–98 |
Marriage license applicantsRequires inclusion of the following statement in the application: "The laws of this state affirm your right to enter into this marriage and at the same time to live within the marriage free from violence and abuse. Neither you... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1990 1997–98 |
Child abuse definitionActs of A temporary abandonment @ are added to the definition of child abuse and neglect. A Temporary abandonment @ is defined as A recklessly leaving a child under the age of ten years unattended in or at any place for such... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1996 1997–98 |
Referral to physical therapyRevises RCW 18.74.010 to include podiatric physicians and surgeons and advanced registered nurse practitioners in the definition of an authorized health care practitioner. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1999 1997–98 |
Involuntary commitmentFor the purposes of continued commitment after the 14-day period, "likelihood of serious harm" does not require evidence of recent, overt acts, but does require evidence of danger of serious physical harm or probable harmful... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | 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 2016 1997–98 |
Ballot measures/AG commentsThe attorney general may add to the summary of any proposed state initiative or referendum ballot measure a comment on the constitutionality and enforceability of the ballot measure, if the attorney general is firmly convinced... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2056 1997–98 |
Home-school parent ed grantsEducational grants are created to support the parents, guardians, or custodians of a child receiving home-based instruction, to redirect funding to local levels, encourage educational competition and diversity, and reduce... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2061 1997–98 |
Child care center employeesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for experience and education. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2078 1997–98 |
Firearm storageIt is a gross misdemeanor to leave a loaded firearm where it is known or reasonably should be known that a child is likely to gain access, and a child under the age of 16 does get possession of the firearm. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2169 1997–98 |
Health care purchasing offceDirects the governor to establish a state health care purchasing and policy office by July 1, 1997. The purpose of this office is to develop and implement the most cost-effective methods of purchasing health care coverage for... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2174 1997–98 |
MidwiferyDirects the secretary to adopt rules defining low-risk maternal clients and establishing practice standards for midwives. These standards shall not be less than those adopted for childbirth centers under chapter 18.46 RCW.... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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