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 2840 1999–00 |
AbortionFinds that the medical risks to the health of women as a result of obtaining an abortion makes it necessary to clarify that only qualified health care personnel may perform abortions or assist in performing abortions. Declares... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2841 1999–00 |
Human tissueRequires that, if a common carrier or contract carrier transports human tissue or human fetal tissue, the carrier shall ensure that the package is clearly labeled as to its contents. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2857 1999–00 |
Agency rulesAn agency may not adopt a proposed rule until the Legislature has had the opportunity to consider the rule during a regular or special legislative session. If the proposed rule is published before November 1, the agency must... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 2000 |
| HB 2763 1999–00 |
School safety allocationsDirects the superintendent of public instruction to review all state and federal programs and sources of funds that have as part of their purpose the enhancement of safety in schools. The superintendent shall develop a plan... | Phil Rockefeller (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2778 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2779 1999–00 |
Property tax levyReduces the total state property tax levy by 6.2 percent. | Kelly Barlean (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2796 1999–00 |
Confinement costsAn offender who, at any period in time, has a total consecutive period of confinement greater than one year must serve that confinement in a state facility. This includes terms of confinement from more than one sentence, as... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2802 1999–00 |
Free speech/judgesDeclares that judges and judicial candidates have a right to freely express and incorporate their beliefs and opinions in any statement made regarding any campaign or potential campaign for judicial office or any issue... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 2000 |
| HB 2711 1999–00 |
Theft of livestockAmends RCW 9A.56.080 to include goat, donkey, bison, llama, alpaca, and ratite bird in theft statutes. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2757 1999–00 |
Safety & health standardsAmends RCW 49.17.020 to provide that the term "workplace" does not include an employee's residence. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 2000 |
| HB 2379 1999–00 |
Transportation fundDirects the department to deposit into the transportation fund all revenue received from taxes imposed under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW upon the sale of, use of, or charge made for: (1) Vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers... | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2618 1999–00 |
Fetal tissueProvides that, the body tissue, organs, parts, or fluids of a human embryo or fetus shall not be sold or otherwise transferred for any use or purpose for valuable consideration. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2619 1999–00 |
Contracting outDeclares that chapter 41.06 RCW does not prohibit any agency, as defined in RCW 41.06.020, or institution of higher education, as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, or related board, from purchasing services, including services that... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2621 1999–00 |
Property tx exmpt/churchesRevises RCW 84.36.020, 84.36.805, and 84.36.810 relating to property tax exemptions for churches. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2695 1999–00 |
Child's removal from schoolAmends RCW 28A.605.010 to ensure a parent's right to remove a child from school grounds during a crisis situation. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2701 1999–00 |
[Bnior/disabled property taxAmends RCW 84.36.381 to raise the income threshold to qualify for the senior citizens property tax exemption. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2704 1999–00 |
Agency emplymnt/space freezeEstablishes a freeze in the amount of state agency employment and floor space. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2706 1999–00 |
Firearms industry/actionsProvides that neither the state nor any political subdivision of the state may sue the firearms industry for damages, abatement, or injunctive relief resulting or arising from the lawful design, manufacture, marketing, sale,... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 18, 2000 |
| HB 2455 1999–00 |
Legal services/DOCThe Secretary is prohibited from contracting with attorneys to provide legal services at a correctional facility if law libraries, law student interns, or volunteer attorneys are available at that facility. FISCAL NOTE:... | Bruce Chandler (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2574 1999–00 |
Inmate laborObjectives of the correctional system : The system should reflect the values of the community, including not displacing citizens from their jobs. Another stated objective of the system is to provide for inmate work programs... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2581 1999–00 |
Education specialist certifiDeclares that the intent of the legislature in establishing the certification of specialists program is to allow eligible persons to enter the classroom under the guidance and supervision of a school district and to qualify... | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2585 1999–00 |
Fluoride in water systemsDeclares that fluoride additives to water are toxic and that an immediate moratorium be placed on adding any fluoride to additional public water systems. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 17, 2000 |
| HB 2480 1999–00 |
Reiter pond hatcheryMakes an appropriation of ninety thousand dollars for the biennium ending June 30, 2001, from the state wildlife account to the department of fish and wildlife solely to operate Reiter pond hatchery. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2486 1999–00 |
Property tax reformProvides for property tax reform. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
| HB 2488 1999–00 |
Correctional industriesClass I Industries : Any agreement between an employer model Class I industry and the department must first be reviewed and approved by the Board. The review must include an analysis of the potential impact of the contract on... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 2000 |
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