Alex Wood
Representative
· Democrat
· District 3
· most recent term 2009–10
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90
Bills as prime sponsor
29
of those became law
1,466
Bills co-sponsored
11,011
Recorded votes
1.9%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2313 1997–98 |
Elevators and conveyances"Elevating device" is added to the definition of "conveyance" and a set of specific definitions of different elevating devices is added. Responsibility for inspecting conveyances located in grain elevators is returned to the... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2782 1997–98 |
Private club liquor licensesA full service private club licensee may obtain an endorsement for up to 50 non-club events using club liquor for an annual fee of $900. Events may not be open to the general public, and the holder of the endorsement must give... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 114, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2707 1997–98 |
Inmate work programs/sex offThe Department of Corrections must ensure that sex offender obtain no access to private individuals' names, addresses, or telephone numbers while working in an inmate work program. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2732 1997–98 |
Wage assignment ordersAn employer served with a mandatory wage assignment order must deliver withheld earnings to the Washington State Support Registry within five working days of each regular pay interval. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1150 1997–98 |
Assault of school/sports empAssaulting a sports official is made an aggravating sentencing factor for all degrees of assault. The same provision is made for both felony and nonfelony sentencing. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1194 1997–98 |
Breast-feeding in workplaceAn employer must provide a workplace location to allow a woman to express breast milk unless reasonable safety or security considerations require other options. This requirement is met by providing a clean women's lavatory or... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1275 1997–98 |
Weatherztn/energy assistanceElectric and gas utilities may be allowed a tax credit against the state public utility tax for making grants directly, or through DCTED, to organizations with contracts with DCTED to provide low-income energy assistance for... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1332 1997–98 |
Diversion agreementsA diversion unit may impose a requirement that the juvenile refrain from contact with the victims or witnesses of offenses committed by the juvenile. The provision that restricts a juvenile court from imposing on a juvenile... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1405 1997–98 |
Charitable bingo gamesCharitable or nonprofit organizations may jointly offer bingo games where prizes are pooled to enhance the size of the prize offered, and where the bingo games are conducted during each organization = s normal hours of operation. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1553 1997–98 |
City/town transportatn fundsLocal option taxes for transportation purposes are authorized for use by cities. Cities are authorized to establish city street districts contiguous with city boundaries for purposes of levying a city street tax, similar to a... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1637 1997–98 |
Teen court programsThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts is authorized to encourage the use of teen courts for juveniles who commit offenses, infractions, or are truants. A teen court program must be developed using the guidelines of... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2441 1997–98 |
Electronic harassment/stalkgThe intent is to clarify that electronic communications are included in the types of conduct and actions which may constitute the crimes of harassment and stalking. For harassment, the definition of "words or conduct"... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2446 1997–98 |
Restricted drivers' licensesThe vetoed portions of HB 1940 are enacted, with the exception of the provision that would have allowed temporary restricted licenses for implied consent violations. Occupational licenses are replaced with "temporary... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2525 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs are the only type of stud approved for use in snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only lightweight studs to tire dealers in Washington, beginning January 1, 1999. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2532 1997–98 |
Foreign protection ordersA statutory procedure for the filing and enforcement of foreign protection orders is created. "Foreign protection order" means an order related to domestic or family violence, harassment, sexual abuse, or stalking. The purpose... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2578 1997–98 |
Electrical board membershipThe electrical board is expanded to 13 members: one each a public utility and a private utility, three licensed electrical contractors, one manufacturer or distributor of electrical equipment, one member of the public, three... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2730 1997–98 |
Drivers' licenses securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies, by July 1, 1999, DOL must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's license and identicard. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2756 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc protctn ordrThe restrictions that may be imposed on persons under no-contact, protection, or restraining orders are expanded and the circumstances under which a police officer must arrest a domestic violence offender are also expanded to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2774 1997–98 |
Adult family homesThe Secretary of the Department of Health must appoint an advisory committee, in consultation with DSHS, on matters relating to the regulation of administrative rules, enforcement process, staffing, and training requirements... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2888 1997–98 |
Transportation accountsThe transfer relief account, the gasohol exemption holding account, and the highway construction stabilization account are each repealed or eliminated. The marine operating account is repealed, and the activities within the... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2889 1997–98 |
Transportatn agency consolidThe three agencies, TIB, CRAB and DOT, in cooperation with the LTC, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), and the chairmen of the respective boards and commissions, are required to submit to the LTC and OFM by December 1,... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2890 1997–98 |
Transportation perfrmnc budgThe Transportation Efficiency and Accountability Act is created. DOL, DOT, and WSP must implement a performance budgeting system that provides a link between agency objectives and the budget. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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