Dawn Mason
Representative
· Democrat
· District 37
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · D · LD 371995–96 · House · D · LD 37
13
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
411
Bills co-sponsored
3,780
Recorded votes
4.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3119 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee retirmnt systmsDeclares an intent to modernize and clarify the laws governing the management of public retirement systems and to bring these laws into uniformity with those in other states. It is the further intent to ensure that management... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 1851 1997–98 |
Higher ed financial aidExisting statutory language describing the state financial aid program is revised to distinguish between the State Need Grant and Work Study programs. The Higher Education Coordinating Board ensures that both programs are... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2683 1997–98 |
Movie/video equipmnt tax exmThe retail sales and use tax exemption for production equipment used for motion picture or video production is expanded to include supplies and all items necessary and essential to the production or postproduction of motion... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 3100 1997–98 |
State emplyee cost-of-livingProvides an annual cost-of-living allowance for public employees. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| HB 1059 1997–98 |
Health professions accountThe Medical Disciplinary Account is abolished and its assets are transferred to the Health Professions Account to be used to pay the administrative costs of the commission = s licensing and disciplinary activities for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1104 1997–98 |
Postretirement employmentLimitations on Post-Retirement Employment . For PERS and TRS, a person is considered to be a retiree when his or her benefit begins to accrue. The benefit begins to accrue the first day of the calendar month following the... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1109 1997–98 |
Higher ed delivery pilot proThe board must establish tuition and state support models for technology-based programs, including recommending the level of tuition and state support for the Western Governor's Virtual University. Additionally, the board must... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1238 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain judges as supreme court and court of appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1283 1997–98 |
Economic development progrmsMain Street Program: The Washington Main Street Program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED) by statute. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1378 1997–98 |
Student educatnl opportunityIn finding that school districts must provide instructional programs to students who are academically at-risk, or who have been disciplined due to behavioral problems, and acknowledging that their learning needs vary, entrance... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1379 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxSales and use tax exemptions for items used in constructing alternative housing for youth in crisis are extended until July 1, 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1436 1997–98 |
Library electronc info accesThe Legislature finds public access to a wide variety of information to be vital, and that public libraries are a primary source for information, educational opportunities, and serve as centers for community activity. Much... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1437 1997–98 |
Gender equity in higher edThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education must strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1503 1997–98 |
Dept of health statutesTechnical changes are made to professional credentialing programs administered by the Department of Health. Double amendments enacted in 1995 are combined into one section in the law providing immunity from liability for... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1560 1997–98 |
Credit unionsSeveral changes are made to the Washington Credit Union Act. Many definitions are deleted and new definitions are added. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1574 1997–98 |
Black college fund pilot proThe Historically Black College Fund pilot project is created. Through the project, needy Washington residents may take their state need grant awards to any of five historically Black institutions of higher education. | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1622 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpThe Hispanic American Endowed Scholarship Program is established. The Higher Education Coordinating Board is responsible for administering the program. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1631 1997–98 |
Unif intrastate famly supprtTo comply with the 1996 federal welfare reform legislation, Washington is required to adopt the latest amendments to the UIFSA. The amendments make the following substantive changes to the UIFSA: Income-withholding Orders The... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1683 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialThis bill appropriates $50,000 to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs for the purpose of contributing to the cost of constructing the monument. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1684 1997–98 |
Comm & tech college feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1801 1997–98 |
Excellence in teaching awardThe Governor = s Award for Excellence in Teaching History is established to recognize individuals and organizations that are doing exemplary work in promoting a better understanding and appreciation of the state = s history.... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1860 1997–98 |
Adoption/history disclosureIndividuals, agencies, and organizations that place children for adoption must provide prospective adopting parents complete medical information on the child = s condition. A person is considered a prospective adopting parent... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1966 1997–98 |
Higher ed fee waiversThe maximum percentage of estimated operating fee revenue that baccalaureate institutions may waive is increased for three institutions. Central Washington University and The Evergreen State College may waive 10 percent of the... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
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