Joyce McDonald
Representative
· Republican
· District 25
· most recent term 2017–18
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95
Bills as prime sponsor
22
of those became law
907
Bills co-sponsored
9,244
Recorded votes
2.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2763 1997–98 |
Dependent personsA new crime of criminal mistreatment in the third degree is created. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2848 1997–98 |
Student learning assessmentThe timeline for the availability and mandated use of the middle and high school science assessments are modified. The COM is renamed the Certificate of Academic Proficiency (CAP) and a timeline is provided to implement the... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2902 1997–98 |
WorkFirst program vendorsFor the implementation of WorkFirst, DSHS may contract with public or private entities for services ordinarily provided by civil service employees, regardless of rights created by state civil service law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2910 1997–98 |
Domestic violence victm insuAn insurance company cannot deny or refuse an application, refuse to issue or renew a policy, charge a higher rate, or cancel a policy on the basis that the person is, was, or may be the victim of domestic abuse. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2938 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $15,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $16,000. The $18,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2953 1997–98 |
Oregon physician registratnA physician licensed by the state of Oregon to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine may register with the state Medical Quality Assurance Commission or Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery respectively to render... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2962 1997–98 |
Criminal mistreatmentCriminal mistreatment in the fourth degree is created. The crime occurs when a person commits an act of domestic violence within sight or sound of the victim = s or offender = s minor children. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2976 1997–98 |
RTA trains manufactureRTA is required to consult with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development to explore the potential for developing contracting methods that encourage development of a manufacturing base in Washington for... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3008 1997–98 |
Drug-affected childrn/motherA physician who has reasonable cause to believe an infant has been exposed to nonprescription use of controlled substances or alcohol must conduct appropriate tests to determine whether the infant is drug affected; if the test... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3078 1997–98 |
Juvenile diversion eligibltyA juvenile alleged to have committed a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor first offense is not entitled to mandatory diversion if the juvenile has previously been granted a deferred disposition or a deferred adjudication. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1082 1997–98 |
Contempt of courtCommissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 2451 1997–98 |
Homestead exemptionThe amount of the real property homestead exemption is increased to $43,000. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2519 1997–98 |
Forfeited property divisionChanges are made to the general forfeiture statute as to the distribution of proceeds from forfeited property. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2623 1997–98 |
Vessel operatn under influenA drunk boating law similar to the DUI law is created. Many of the features of the DUI law are applied to the drunk boating law. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2669 1997–98 |
Nonacadmc subj parent consntIf a school offers a class concerning sex education, sexually transmitted diseases, contraception, sexual orientation, suicide, or euthanasia it must offer the class as an independent unit. Although, a school may not... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2934 1997–98 |
Sexually violent predatorsSection 1. Amends RCW 71.09.010 as follows: Findings. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2939 1997–98 |
Property tax levy adjustmentThe inflation factor for the state property tax is reduced to zero over ten years as follows: Year Inflation Factor 1999 90% of the implicit price deflator 2000 80% of the implicit price deflator 2001 70% of the implicit price... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2605 1997–98 |
Group homes safetyThe bill adds new sections to chapter 74.13 RCW, regarding child welfare services. Section 1. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2780 1997–98 |
Film & video productn permitA city, code city, town, or county may establish a consolidated film permit process system designed to reduce the time necessary to obtain necessary permits for film and video production within the boundaries of the local... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2846 1997–98 |
Home equity financng for srsThe Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development along with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission will solicit proposals from nonprofit entities to develop a pilot program. The purpose of the pilot program... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 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 1079 1997–98 |
Making welfare workRecipients of TANF may receive a maximum of 60 months of assistance in a person = s lifetime. Up to 20 percent of the caseload may be exempted from the time limits based on federal law. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 1313 1997–98 |
Pierce County judgesThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Pierce County is increased from 19 to 24. One of the additional judicial positions takes effect January 1, 1998, two take effect on January 1, 1999, and two take... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | 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 |
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