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 1430 1997–98 |
Absentee ballot processingDirects the county auditor not to count votes from an absentee voter who dies before the day of the election or primary for which the absentee ballot was issued. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1453 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsThe definition of facilities where a person may be confined without affecting his or her eligibility for property tax relief is expanded to include adult family homes and boarding homes that provide specialized care. A person... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1507 1997–98 |
Government agency feesAny fee imposed by a state or local governmental agency must directly relate to the service provided for the fee. A state or local governmental agency is required to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1511 1997–98 |
Plan I early retirementProvides that, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire: (1) The member is employed by an employer... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1516 1997–98 |
[Unemply/wrkrs comp reportngBeginning with reports due in calendar year 1988, employers must make industrial insurance premium and unemployment insurance contribution reports on a form jointly adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries and the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1537 1997–98 |
Signature gatherersSignature gatherers on initiative, referendum, or recall petitions must be registered voters in Washington State. A person who obtains, or attempts to obtain, signatures on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition without... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 1656 1997–98 |
Public transportation ratesProvides for charges as allowed under the federal Americans with disabilities act for public conveyance or transportation of eligible persons. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1689 1997–98 |
Small business tax reliefThe small business credit for the business and occupation tax is increased from $420 to $600 per year. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1735 1997–98 |
Disabled persons employmentA community rehabilitation program is established for state agencies, other than institutions of higher education, to purchase products or services. State agencies, other than institutions of higher education, are encouraged... | Bill Reams (R-48) | 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 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 1869 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionFinds that in developing its rural element under RCW 36.70A.070(5), a county should foster land use patterns and develop a local vision of rural character that: Will help preserve rural-based economies and traditional rural... | Bill Reams (R-48) | 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 1897 1997–98 |
Growth management planningMakes corrections to the omnibus 1995 legislation that integrates growth management planning and environmental review, and conforming the terminology and provisions of other laws to the provisions of the 1995 legislation. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1905 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is eliminated. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1941 1997–98 |
Dev disabled supported emplyEach state agency with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees must develop and implement a supported employment program. The Department of Personnel is required to educate, encourage, and assist state agencies in... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1944 1997–98 |
Teen mothers & adult fathersAppropriates $240,000 from the General Fund-State to the Department of Health for a study of teen mothers and adult fathers. The research contractor is directed to gather information on demographic characteristics of the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1949 1997–98 |
Comm collge parttime facultyDeclares that a board of trustees may use part-time faculty only if: (1) Qualified full-time faculty cannot be found due to a shortage of qualified applicants in the field; (2) the experience of a faculty member who is... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1967 1997–98 |
Early retirementDesignates criteria for early retirement benefits. Provides that, in order to ensure that the state derives the expected benefits from the early retirement provisions of this act, no state agency may engage through personal... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1974 1997–98 |
Grandparent/child custodyA presumption is created that it is in the best interest of the child for the grandparent or grandparents of the child to receive custody if the child is abandoned and left in the physical custody of the grandparent or... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1989 1997–98 |
Internatnl ferry closuresAs part of the public participation process regarding levels of service, the Department of Transportation must consider the impact of loss tourism on the local community and the state on ferry runs between Washington and... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2061 1997–98 |
Child care center employeesDeclares an intent to increase wages to child care workers through establishing a wage ladder that provides increased wages for experience and education. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2107 1997–98 |
Paramedic/fire fighter retirAuthorizes certain paramedics and fire fighters to join the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan II. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2118 1997–98 |
Automated teller machinesProvides that: (1) A dominant banking institution owning or operating an automated teller machine in this state may not impose a surcharge upon a customer for the use of that machine; and (2) if a surcharge is imposed on a... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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