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 1207 1999–00 |
Political free speechProvides that neither the state nor any county, city, town, or other municipal subdivision may impose durational limitations on the posting of political signs. Provides that neither the state nor any county, city, town, or... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1211 1999–00 |
Sex offender registryProvides that, with regard to sex offenders, the Washington state patrol shall maintain an internet site containing the following information from the central registry: Name, current address, crime for which convicted, and... | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1223 1999–00 |
Motorcycle equipmentRevises motorcycle equipment laws. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1247 1999–00 |
Higher ed tuition/veterans$ Eliminates the June 30, 1999, expiration date for the exemption from tuition increases for Vietnam veterans. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1248 1999–00 |
Retired teachers' hours$ Extending the number of hours that retired teachers and administrators may work as substitute teachers without losing retirement benefits. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1255 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle theft$ Divides the crime of taking a motor vehicle without permission into two degrees. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1257 1999–00 |
Minimum wage publicationClarifies the requirement to publish minimum wage rates in contract documents. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1270 1999–00 |
Child rape penaltiesIncreases penalties for child rape. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1272 1999–00 |
Commercial vehicle inspectnsDeclares an intent to require that a commercial motor vehicle operating upon the public highways of this state must not be subjected to a random inspection without the establishment of probable cause. Requires the state patrol... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1278 1999–00 |
Federal tax collectionRecognizes that the United States congress has the right to lay and collect taxes under the federal Constitution. Finds, however, that the congress does not have the right under the federal Constitution to withhold from the... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1312 1999–00 |
Joint admin rules reviewRevises the membership of the joint administrative rules review committee to include the lieutenant governor. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1336 1999–00 |
Transitional bilingual progRequires that, before providing eligible students with transitional bilingual education instruction, the district shall consult with the pupil's parent or legal guardian regarding instruction services provided to the student... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1338 1999–00 |
Political contributionsDeclares that no state official or a person employed by or acting on behalf of a state official or state legislator may solicit or accept contributions to a public office fund, to a candidate or authorized committee, or to... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1355 1999–00 |
Durable medical equipment/txPertains to durable medical equipment, including, but not limited to, wheelchairs, hospital beds, standing aids, walking aids, lifting chairs connected and used in conjunction with a lifting device, modifications to motor... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1356 1999–00 |
Part-time faculty salariesThe Legislature must establish in the omnibus appropriations act a state-wide salary allocation model for part-time faculty. Each community college district must pay salaries in accordance with the salary schedule. | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1361 1999–00 |
Abortion/parental notificatnEstablishes notification requirements to parents for abortions provided to minors. | Phil Fortunato (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1380 1999–00 |
Bottled water/taxDeclares an intent that bottled drinking water intended for human consumption be included within the category of products that are exempt from sales and use tax. Bottled water to which flavoring, minerals, or carbonation have... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1408 1999–00 |
Property tax increasesDesignates procedures to restrict property tax increases. Repeals RCW 84.55.0101, 84.55.050, and 84.55.092. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1409 1999–00 |
Child welfare servicesProvides that upon the request of a member of the legislature, the ombudsman shall ask a complainant to authorize the release to the member of all information related to the complaint. If the complainant agrees to a release of... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1449 1999–00 |
School district revenuesRevises provisions relating to the distribution of school district revenues. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1450 1999–00 |
Traffic safety educationRequires the superintendent of public instruction to develop a list of parent-led traffic safety and driver's education courses that are nationally recognized or approved for use in other states. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1489 1999–00 |
Impact feesThe local government ordinance by which impact fees are imposed must specify that impact fees for residential construction are collected at the time of certificate of occupancy or final inspection or twelve months after a... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1548 1999–00 |
Industrial reclaimed water$ An extra permit for generators of industrial reclaimed water is eliminated. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1600 1999–00 |
Student prayerEstablishes the right of an individual student to engage in student-led prayer at graduation ceremonies, athletic events, school assemblies, and other school-related activities and events when the prayer is student-initiated... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
| HB 1625 1999–00 |
Compulsive gambling educatnC Directs the Gambling Commission to implement a program to increase awareness and education about compulsive gambling. | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 10, 2000 |
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