Mark Sterk
Representative
· Republican
· District 4
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 41995–96 · House · R · LD 4
51
Bills as prime sponsor
12
of those became law
222
Bills co-sponsored
2,967
Recorded votes
1.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2266 1995–96 |
Child support collectionA court or the Office of Support Enforcement must not issue an order of payroll deduction or mandatory wage assignment for the enforcement of a child support obligation if the obligor has a history of timely payment of... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2356 1995–96 |
Shoreline dev permit reviewAs part of its automatic review of variances and conditional use permits issued by a county or city under its shoreline substantial development permit program, the Department of Ecology may rely only on evidence that is part... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2367 1995–96 |
County initiative & referndmThe voters of any county with a population of 350,000 or more, that does not operate under a county home rule charter, are granted initiative and referendum powers on county matters. The procedures for county voters to... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2398 1995–96 |
Medical examinersA county with a population of 250,000 or more may adopt a system under which a medical examiner is appointed to replace an elected coroner, if voters of the county approve a ballot proposition authorizing the change. No... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2442 1995–96 |
Parents' rights & responsbltParents' Right to Notice When Their Child Obtains Outpatient or Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Treatment Treatment providers must provide notice to a minor's parents when the child obtains outpatient or inpatient treatment for drug... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2448 1995–96 |
Independnt candidte withdrwlAn independent candidate for a partisan position may withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy at any time before a primary if the primary ballots for that office have not been ordered by filing a signed report with the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2504 1995–96 |
Alternate teacher certifictnWith the intention of attracting career professionals and prevent teacher shortages, an alternate teaching certificate is created. A candidate for the alternate teaching certificate must $ Possess a baccalaureate degree from... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2507 1995–96 |
Sex offender registrationThe sex offender registration requirements are extended to include the gross misdemeanor crime of sexual misconduct with a minor in the second degree. For this crime, the offender must remain registered for ten years following... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2534 1995–96 |
Driving without a licenseThe crime of driving without a valid license is reduced to an infraction if the driver produces acceptable identification or an expired license at the time of arrest, and if the driver is not in violation of the suspended or... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2615 1995–96 |
Real estate excise tax useThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development shall conduct a study identifying the number of local governments that impose impact fees and the amount of revenues collected from impact fees. The department shall... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2668 1995–96 |
Capital punishment sentencinThe period following arraignment during which a prosecutor must serve the defendant with notice of intent to seek the death penalty is increased to 45 days. Any method of service "reasonably likely to provide notice to the... | Steven Hargrove (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2707 1995–96 |
School safetyFindings The Legislature finds that students and staff need to be safe at school and makes various findings about measures to enhance school security. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2734 1995–96 |
Sex offender restrictionsAny sex offender under a term of community supervision, community placement, or community service must obey instructions from the DOC to refrain from establishing or maintaining a residence within one-fourth mile or three city... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2863 1995–96 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2903 1995–96 |
Sex offender info releaseA number of possible limitations on public notification about sex offenders are removed, including (1) clarification about the sources of the information to be disclosed; (2) expansion of the types of sex offenders about whom... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2952 1995–96 |
Crimes against family memberThe following crimes are raised to class C felonies if committed by one family or household member against another: $ Reckless endangerment in the second degree $ Coercion $ Stalking $ Criminal trespass in the first degree $... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2550 1995–96 |
Real estate broker liensThe Law and Justice Committee of the House of Representatives is directed to study the issue of commercial real estate brokers' liens and report its findings to the Legislature by December 31, 1996. The committee is directed... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2334 1995–96 |
State auditor/inspectr genrlThe Office of Inspector General is created within the State Auditor's Office. The mission of the Inspector General is to conduct and supervise independent investigations relating to fraud or abuse within, or in programs... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 5, 1996 |
| HB 2383 1995–96 |
Interagency disputes/mediatnState agencies, rather than going to court, are to use alternative dispute resolution processes including mandatory mediation and binding arbitration to resolve disputes among themselves. The Governor may use various dispute... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2679 1995–96 |
Abortion/conscience clauseProviders of medical insurance or benefits may refuse to provide coverage for abortions. No employer, provider, carrier, plan, or person may be required to provide or participate in any health insurance plan that pays for or... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2417 1995–96 |
Concealed pistol license feeThe distribution of the fee for concealed pistol licenses is changed. For both original licenses and renewals, the amount that goes to the state general fund is reduced by $10, and the amount that goes to the local issuing... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 1, 1996 |
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