Jim Dunn
Representative
· Republican
· District 17
· most recent term 2007–08
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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 2883 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. The Legislature further finds that language has the power to unite people and that full... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2781 1997–98 |
Polling place interpretersQualifications and restrictions for interpreters are established. These qualifications and restrictions do not apply to a person brought to the polling place by a voter to act as his or her interpreter. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2792 1997–98 |
Publ works/private financingThe Office of Financial Management (OFM), private financial industry, and the Office of the State Treasurer will study and recommend alternate forms of private financing for public works projects. The study will include, but... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2696 1997–98 |
Timber compensating taxesThe assessor is directed to classify as forest land (current use valuation) land acquired in an exchange with a government entity for other forest land in Washington. The back tax exception for transfers to a governmental... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2706 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxThe property tax relief for those with incomes below $18,000 is increased as follows: Between $15,000 to $18,000: The exemption on regular property tax levies is increased to the greater of $40,000 or 35 percent valuation... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2720 1997–98 |
Port district tax leviesThe property taxing authority of port districts with a population of one million or more is restricted. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2726 1997–98 |
Child rape seriousnss increaRape of a Child in the First Degree. Changes the seriousness level to the maximum level XV, which is punishable by life in prison without parole or death. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2727 1997–98 |
Industrial construction/taxProvides that the legislative body of any county or any city is authorized to levy and collect a special excise tax not to exceed six and one-half percent on the sale of materials used in the construction of new commercial or... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2728 1997–98 |
Residential construction/taxProvides that the legislative body of any county or any city is authorized to levy and collect a special excise tax not to exceed six and one-half percent on the sale of materials used in the construction of new residential... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2743 1997–98 |
Street rodsRevises regulations pertaining to street rods. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2744 1997–98 |
Hobby vehicle zoningProvides that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automotive collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2745 1997–98 |
Vehicle emissions/older carsRevises RCW 70.120.010 to pertain to motor vehicles less than thirty years old. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2746 1997–98 |
School revenues distributionState and federal forest revenues currently calculated as an offset to allocation of state funds are to be provided to school districts without commensurate deduction of state allocations for basic education. Distribution of... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2760 1997–98 |
Foster parent legal counselThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract with members of the State Bar Association to represent foster parents under investigation by the Department. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2629 1997–98 |
HOV lane useRevises RCW 46.61.165 relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1005 1997–98 |
Border county higher ed projThe Border County Higher Education Opportunity Pilot Project is created to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board determines eligibility criteria for institutional and student participation in the pilot. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1013 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left or an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1427 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxEffective January 1, 1998, special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1630 1997–98 |
Lands transferred to countyA county legislative authority may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources requesting the reconveyance of all of its forest board transfer lands. Upon the filing of an application by the county legislative... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1808 1997–98 |
Public works projects/agencyAny public work by a state agency with an estimated cost in excess of $5000 must be let by contract either through a small works roster or formal competitive bidding. The public work includes the cost of materials, supplies,... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2567 1997–98 |
Regional events centers/fundThe legislative authority of a city with a population of more than 100,000 that is located in a county with a population of more than 300,000 but less than 1 million may impose a retail sales tax or use tax on all taxable... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
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