Georgia Gardner
Senator
· Democrat
· District 42
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · Senate · D · LD 421999–00 · Senate · D · LD 421997–98 · House · D · LD 42
112
Bills as prime sponsor
30
of those became law
694
Bills co-sponsored
5,318
Recorded votes
3.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3081 1997–98 |
Voter-approved projects/taxDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of voter-approved public facilities. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3085 1997–98 |
Flood safety/land use planCounties may qualify for streamlined state and federal permitting if they elect to plan for flood management at an enhanced level. The current requirements for a county comprehensive flood control management plan constitute... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 2506 1997–98 |
Children & family servcs dptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1999. Transfers to the new DCFS follow the development of a reorganization plan. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3055 1997–98 |
Agriculture tax reliefProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of grass straw equipment and facilities, or to sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing, constructing, repairing, cleaning, altering,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3066 1997–98 |
Public-private transportatnDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Avoid a duplication of efforts by clarifying that efforts under different laws to develop information about a major action significantly affecting the environment may be used... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3074 1997–98 |
DSHS monthly allowancesDirects the department to establish a uniform monthly allowance for clothing, personal maintenance, and necessary incidentals for all individuals residing in state-funded residential facility beds. Directs the department to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 2334 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshp progThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| HB 2986 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle enforcmntPrescribes the powers of commercial vehicle officers. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2943 1997–98 |
Crim justice worker privacyNew Section Created C RCW 9A.46.---. Crime of Invading Privacy of Criminal Justice Worker. Creates a new gross misdemeanor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2957 1997–98 |
Vehicle registratn violatnsDeclares that the licensing of a vehicle in another state by a resident of this state, as defined in RCW 46.16.028, evading the payment of any tax or license fee imposed in connection with registration, is a class C felony... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2961 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insur discriminProhibits discrimination by insurance companies against victims of abuse and shelters for the protection of subjects of abuse. Finds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2742 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesRevises RCW 46.70.041 relating to vehicle dealer license requirements. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2852 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessA business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption is provided to a new small business that has gross receipts of less than $5 million per year and is located in an economically distressed area. The business is exempt from all B&O... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2853 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actThere is a legislative declaration that palliative sedation is a widely accepted ethical medical practice and is not unlawful in this state when consented to by an informed patient. The patient has a right to make voluntary... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2876 1997–98 |
Lemon law coverageSpecifies that the term "new motor vehicle" also includes a travel trailer as defined by RCW 46.04.623 that was purchased new from a mobile home and travel trailer dealer, as defined in RCW 46.70.011. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2690 1997–98 |
Public news organizatn/taxA person may claim a tax credit against B&O or public utility taxes for monetary donations made to support a nonprofit organization that provides unedited televised coverage of legislative proceedings or other governmental... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2693 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp extended benRevises RCW 50.16.094 and 50.22.090 to provide that extended benefits for unemployment compensation are not charged to individual employers' experience rating accounts. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2694 1997–98 |
Regional business recruitmntA regional business recruitment grant program is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). The purpose of the program is to assist local communities or regional areas in their... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2695 1997–98 |
Internatnl marketing grantsAn international marketing grant program is created. The purpose of the program is to assist businesses located in distressed areas market their products and services on an international basis. | William "Ike" Eickmeyer (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
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