John Koster
Representative
· Republican
· District 39
· most recent term 2017–18
2017–18 · House · R · LD 391999–00 · House · R · LD 391997–98 · House · R · LD 391995–96 · House · R · LD 39
101
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
660
Bills co-sponsored
5,667
Recorded votes
1.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2222 1997–98 |
Property rightsDeclares that subject to any exceptions in this act, a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2280 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actProvides that a family that includes an adult who has received temporary assistance for needy families for sixty months after the effective date of this section shall be ineligible for further temporary assistance for needy... | Roger Bush (R-2) | 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 2384 1997–98 |
Solid fuel burning devicesRequires the department of ecology, in cooperation with local air pollution control agencies and representatives from the hearth products industry and other appropriate stakeholders shall analyze the new federal standards and... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1110 1997–98 |
Columbia/Snake water approprThe administrative rule that established a moratorium on processing water right applications for the withdrawal of waters from the Columbia River is voided. The moratorium on processing water right applications form the Snake... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1111 1997–98 |
Water rightsA person who placed surface or groundwater to beneficial use for irrigation or stock watering purposes before January 1, 1993, for which a permit or certificate was not issued by the Department of Ecology (DOE) or its... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
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 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1032 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-Making Authority . The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on intent statements or the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 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 1086 1997–98 |
Removing child from schoolThe authorization requirement for removal of students from school grounds is modified. No student may be removed from school grounds without authorization from the student's parent or legal guardian. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1791 1997–98 |
Commodity commissions/taxFunds received from agricultural commodity boards or commissions by certain nonprofit organizations are exempt from the business and occupation tax. Eligible organizations are those which qualify for exemption from the federal... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | 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 1423 1997–98 |
Crim justice training commisThe membership of the commission is increased by two positions for a total of 14 members. The two members are appointed by the Governor and must be peace officers with the rank of sergeant or below and who are currently... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 351, 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 2264 1997–98 |
Health care policy brd elimThe Health Care Policy Board is eliminated. Its responsibilities to conduct various health policy studies, and to recommend action regarding a variety of health problems are repealed. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
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 1017 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands exchangesThe management of a 3,000 square foot area of aquatic lands along the Stillaguamish River is transferred from the DNR to WDFW. WDFW is authorized to exchange its aquatic land holdings if the exchange would provide... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1576 1997–98 |
Buildable landsThe Legislature finds that land use planning needs to ensure that an adequate supply of land appropriate for development is actually available for development. Merely regulating land to allow for development is insufficient. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1465 1997–98 |
Mining issues consulting serThe Department of Natural Resources must establish a no-cost consulting service for miners, surface mining reclamation permit holders, local government, and the public. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
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