Patty Butler
Representative
· Democrat
· District 32
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · D · LD 32
3
Bills as prime sponsor
1
of those became law
163
Bills co-sponsored
1,921
Recorded votes
6.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1519 1997–98 |
Bereavement leaveThe Washington state personnel resources boards is to adopt rules, consistent with the state = s civil service law, regarding state employee bereavement leave for a death in the family. Such leave is to consist of two working... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1529 1997–98 |
[Northern Ireland investmntsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1532 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsThe Governor will appoint one student to each governing board at the University of Washington, Washington State University, each of the regional universities, and The Evergreen State College. Student board members will hold... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1542 1997–98 |
Workers' comp order reconsidIf an employer requests reconsideration of a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order in favor of an injured worker, the time-loss or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order must continue... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1582 1997–98 |
Higher ed police forcesInstitutions must consider duties of its police force when deciding staffing. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1583 1997–98 |
Discharge of employeesThe department must incorporate into any current wage and hour poster provided to employers information stating that upon the written request of a discharged employee, an employer has an obligation to furnish the employee,... | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1595 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insuranceRequires that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance or as a health carrier in this state shall not engage in any of the following acts or practices against a subject of abuse: (1) Knowingly denying coverage... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1608 1997–98 |
Medicare supplemental insurProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, no medicare supplemental insurance policy or certificate providing coverage to any Washington resident may be issued if it denies or conditions the effectiveness of coverage during the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1616 1997–98 |
Maternity care accessThe First Steps program will provide services to eligible mothers and their children up to the child = s third birthday. Coverage for older children will be phased in over a three-year period. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1662 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionDuring the 1997-98 and 1998-99 academic years, tuition will increase by 4 percent per year. The Legislature intends that the general tax support for higher education change to reflect an increase of at least 1 percent per year... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1737 1997–98 |
Gen. fund expenditure limitProvides that the expenditure limit for fiscal year 1996 is the expenditure limit issued by the office of financial management in July 1996 and as adjusted in accordance with RCW 43.135.035(4) and 43.135.060(2). | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1738 1997–98 |
Fiscal growth factor definedRevises RCW 43.135.025 to declare that "fiscal growth factor" means the average of the sum of inflation and population change of the five to twenty-five year old age cohort for each of the prior three fiscal years. Provides... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1753 1997–98 |
Family leaveProvides that an employee is entitled to forty-eight hours of family health and education leave during any twenty-four-month period to: (1) Accompany the employee's child under eighteen years old during an appointment for... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1762 1997–98 |
Primary electionsThe date of the primary is moved from a date in September (the earlier of the third Tuesday in September or the seventh Tuesday preceding the general election) to the second Tuesday in August. This increases the number of days... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1765 1997–98 |
Jobs for environment programThe jobs for the environment program is created. The purpose of the program is to restore and conserve watersheds within the state and provide family wage jobs and training opportunities for: (1) new certified dislocated... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1766 1997–98 |
Job creatn progrm accountabiAll state agencies that provide state assistance to private business must establish goals for wage and benefit levels and job creation or retention. State assistance is defined as a grant, loan, tax deferral, or tax abatement... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1779 1997–98 |
School & ESD purchases/taxExempts purchases of goods and services by school and educational service districts from sales and use taxes. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1803 1997–98 |
Voluntary work force reductnA person who voluntarily participates in an employer initiated reduction-in-force is not disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance benefits if the following conditions are met: (1) the employer initiated a work force... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1856 1997–98 |
Juvenile offendersMakes revisions to provisions relating to juvenile law. Requires the department of corrections and juvenile rehabilitation administration to report to the legislature by December 1, 1998, on the feasibility and desirability of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1877 1997–98 |
Tobacco products regulationTobacco sampling Distributing tobacco products using samples is prohibited. Any person who violates this prohibition may be guilty of a misdemeanor. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1879 1997–98 |
On-site sewage disposal systRequires the director of the department of licensing to establish and administer written and practical examinations for persons seeking to be licensed to design on-site sewage disposal systems and written and practical... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1884 1997–98 |
City & town utility taxesRequires voter approval for utility tax changes. Repeals RCW 35.21.871 and 35A.82.070. | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1885 1997–98 |
Humane trapping of animalsDeclares that, in order to ensure that trapping is conducted as humanely as possible, trappers licensed under chapter 77.32 RCW shall not use, set, place, or maintain leghold traps, padded leghold traps, conibear traps, other... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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