Gary Alexander
Representative
· Republican
· District 2
· most recent term 2013–14
2013–14 · House · R · LD 22011–12 · House · R · LD 202009–10 · House · R · LD 202007–08 · House · R · LD 202005–06 · House · R · LD 202003–04 · House · R · LD 202001–02 · House · R · LD 201999–00 · House · R · LD 201997–98 · House · R · LD 20
159
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
632
Bills co-sponsored
13,040
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1095 1997–98 |
Used mobile home definitionThe buyer of a used mobile home pays real estate excise tax on the sales transaction. Retail sales or use tax does not apply, even if the used mobile home is to be moved to a new location. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1123 1997–98 |
Grain elevators & warehousesAn incentive program is created to assist in the development of warehouse and grain elevator operations. The tax incentives are made available to (1) wholesalers or third-party warehousers that own or operate warehouses or... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1204 1997–98 |
Gubernatorial appointeesA gubernatorial appointee who is subject to confirmation by the Senate may continue to serve in office until rejected by the Senate, or until the end of the next regularly scheduled legislative session after his or her... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1256 1997–98 |
Basic skills trainingA business and occupation tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored basic skills training for employees. The basic skills training must be provided by the employer or a qualified training... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1311 1997–98 |
Studded tiresProvides that, beginning July 1, 1999, a person may not sell a studded tire or sell a stud for installation in a tire unless the stud qualifies as a lightweight stud under this act. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1531 1997–98 |
Thermal electric facilitiesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for installation of air pollution control facilities at nonnuclear thermal electric generating facilities. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1674 1997–98 |
State reformatory capacityThe Department of Corrections is required to house two inmates to each housing cell containing two beds at the Washington State Reformatory located in Monroe, Washington. Require the Exercise of Rule- Making Powers: No | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1732 1997–98 |
Cigarette taxes exemptionNew cigarette tax and retail sales tax exemptions are created for cigarettes sold directly to a fishing vessel or to an agent for the fishing vessel, if the cigarettes are for the crew = s consumption in the coastal waters of... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | 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 1812 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufctrd home tax exDeclares that any mobile home or manufactured home, and the real property to which the mobile home or manufactured home is appurtenant, is exempt from property taxation if the occupant of the mobile home or manufactured home... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1838 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerThe definitions are revised to include A medical gas piping installer. @ Medical gas piping installer means a certified journeyman plumber who holds a certificate of competency as a medical piping installer. Revises the... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1995 1997–98 |
State employee whistleblowrsImproper governmental action is redefined to include action which results in substantial abuse, misuse, destruction, waste, or loss of public funds or public resources; violates any federal or state law or rule; or which is of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2082 1997–98 |
Rural lands definedUnder a new definition of rural lands, the individual county legislative authorities determine what constitutes rural lands in their respective counties. The legislative authority must consider the history, customs, needs, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2099 1997–98 |
Aquatic land managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2212 1997–98 |
Optometry practice expandedDirects the board to establish, by rule, specific guidelines for the prescription and administration of drugs by optometric physicians, so that licensed optometric physicians and persons filling their prescriptions have a... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2218 1997–98 |
Tobacco tax enforcementTransfers enforcement provisions regarding cigarette and tobacco taxes to the liquor control board. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1468 1997–98 |
Mining reclamatn permit feesThe Department of Natural Resources = authority to modify the annual surface mine reclamation permit fee by rule is removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1770 1997–98 |
Dungeness crab/coastl fishryA $500 transfer fee is established. A license transferred to a nonresident is subject to an additional transfer fee equal to the difference between a resident and nonresident license renewal fee. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2272 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tx enforcmPrimary enforcement authority for cigarette and tobacco tax laws is transferred from the Department of Revenue to the Liquor Control Board. It is the intent of the Legislature that the cigarette and tobacco tax laws of the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 420, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1257 1997–98 |
Electric facility/tax exemptThe Legislature seeks to assist thermal electric generating facilities placed in operation before July 1, 1975, to reduce their emissions so that the facilities continue to play vital, long-term economic roles in their communities. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)