Jim Dunn
Representative
· Republican
· District 17
· most recent term 2007–08
2007–08 · House · R · LD 172005–06 · House · R · LD 172001–02 · House · R · LD 171999–00 · House · R · LD 171997–98 · House · R · LD 17
158
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
1,177
Bills co-sponsored
7,719
Recorded votes
0.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1673 1997–98 |
Transitional bilingual progrSchool districts must consult with an eligible student = s parent or legal guardian regarding the bilingual instruction that will be provided to the student. The parent may decline to have the child participate in bilingual... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1833 1997–98 |
Economic develpmnt loan fndsThe restriction that limits 20 percent of the 80 percent of funds available to projects in distressed areas for grants to fund local revolving loan funds is removed. The DLF committee is authorized to make funds available to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2108 1997–98 |
Jumbo ferry constructionLegislative intent is declared and the Legislature finds that the existing, aging Super Class ferries cannot provide reliable service to accommodate the economic growth in the central Puget Sound region and forecasted... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2306 1997–98 |
Voter registratn/citizenshipAll newly printed voter registration forms must clearly indicate that only United States citizens may register to vote. Similar language must be stamped conspicuously onto existing voter registration forms in the possession of... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2326 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt personnl filesA judge in a civil or criminal action where a party offers as evidence the personnel record or internal affairs files of a law enforcement agency may not allow introduction of the record or file without inspecting the records... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2383 1997–98 |
Stolen check possessionThe A possession @ of stolen checks or drafts issued in the accounts of two or more people creates a presumption that the possessor knows that they are stolen. The possession of stolen checks or drafts is theft in the second... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2395 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsIt is a class C felony for a physician to perform a partial-birth abortion. A partial-birth abortion is defined as intentionally delivering a fetus or a substantial portion of a fetus into or partially through the birth canal... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2413 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA good Samaritan may request testing for HIV status of a person whose bodily fluids he or she has been exposed to and receive the test results. The good Samaritan may also receive counseling. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2428 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fund raising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2483 1997–98 |
Computer software disclosureComputer software source code or object code developed or owned by or for state agencies is exempt from public inspection and copying. Data files, records, or information contained in or accessible through such computer... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2717 1997–98 |
HJR 4209 implementationAny local government or municipal corporation engaged in the sale or distribution of storm water or sewer services may use public money derived from operating revenues from the sale of storm water or sewer services to assist... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2748 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentA rural distressed county means a county with an unemployment rate that exceeds the state average by 20 percent for three years. A rural distressed county that plans under the Growth Management Act may allow additional... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3046 1997–98 |
Food brought into stadiumsAny agreement for the joint operation of facilities of a public facility district or a public stadium authority must allow individuals attending events at the stadium to bring food or food items for consumption inside the... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3135 1997–98 |
Veterans' employmnt preferncRevises RCW 41.04.010 to delete the requirement that the veterans' preference must be used within eight years. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3138 1997–98 |
Child in custody med treatmnProvides that a child protective services or child welfare professional shall not authorize the administration of antipsychotic or psychotropic medication, or drugs that specifically treat behavior problems or mental illness... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1185 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to landscape maintenance and horticultural services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2377 1997–98 |
Higher ed resident studentIndependent students who establish a domicile in this state and purchase and reside in a residence are considered residents for the purpose of tuition. A dependent student is considered a resident if a parent or legal guardian... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
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