Tom Mielke
Representative
· Republican
· District 18
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · House · R · LD 182001–02 · House · R · LD 181999–00 · House · R · LD 181997–98 · House · R · LD 18
65
Bills as prime sponsor
9
of those became law
932
Bills co-sponsored
5,978
Recorded votes
4.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1140 2001–02 |
Grain warehouses$ Allows a grain warehouse to report for B&O tax purposes based on either a cash receipt or accrual basis regardless of its normal accounting methods. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 2001 |
Apr 13, 2001 |
| HB 2222 2001–02 |
Earthquake funding$ One million dollars from the Emergency Reserve Fund and $3 million from federal funds are appropriated to the Military Department for costs associated with the Nisqually earthquake. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 2001 |
Mar 12, 2001 |
| HB 3166 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/srs & dsabled$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $500, on the homes of participants in the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3167 1999–00 |
Prprty tx crdt/age sxty-four$ Provides a tax credit equal to the state property tax, up to a maximum of $200, on the homes of persons aged 65 and older. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3170 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt/financial asst$ Appropriates $101.8 million for the 1999-2001 biennium for assistance to cities and counties for specific purposes. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3171 1999–00 |
Education funding$ The Better Schools Fund is created. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 3172 1999–00 |
Limiting taxes and feesDeclares that, except as otherwise provided in this act, any tax or fee increase shall be submitted to the voters of the taxing jurisdiction in which the tax or fee is to be imposed for their approval before it is imposed by a... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Apr 7, 2000 |
| HB 2392 1999–00 |
Local gvrnmnt jnt task forceC Creates a 17 member joint task force including members of the Legislature, local governments, and a representative of the Governor. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2755 1999–00 |
Electric energy sales$ A public utility tax exemption is granted for resale of electrical energy either within or outside the state, or consumption outside the state. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 31, 2000 |
| HB 2022 1999–00 |
National guard scholarship$ Removes residency for the purposes of tuition as a eligibility requirement for the national guard scholarship program. | Lynn Schindler (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2397 1999–00 |
Local gvnmt fiscal notesC States intent for fiscal note process to provide updated fiscal information and to reflect the varying effects of legislation on local governments. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 2441 1999–00 |
Sunset review$ Expands the entities that can be subjected to the sunset review process. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 2000 |
Mar 27, 2000 |
| HB 3160 1999–00 |
Motor vehicle excise taxDeclares that license tab fees shall be thirty dollars per year for motor vehicles, regardless of year, value, make, or model, beginning January 1, 2000. Provides that, for the purposes of this section, "license tab fees" are... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3161 1999–00 |
Limiting tax increasesProvides that any tax increase imposed by the state shall require voter approval. Declares that, for the purposes of this section, "tax" includes, but is not necessarily limited to, sales and use taxes, property taxes,... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 3162 1999–00 |
Seniors/disabled property txIncreases property tax relief for senior citizens and disabled persons by providing a tax credit for taxes levied by the state, continuing tax relief while residing in adult family homes and boarding homes, allowing deduction... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 21, 2000 |
| HB 1059 1999–00 |
Mail theft & destruction$ Obstruction of mail is a gross misdemeanor. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2451 1999–00 |
Anhydrous ammonia$ Creates penalties for crimes involving anhydrous ammonia, a precursor substance used to manufacture methamphetamine. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2477 1999–00 |
Municipal research council$ Creates the city and town research services account to fund the Municipal Research Council with excess city and town money from the liquor revolving fund. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2572 1999–00 |
Motorcycle helmet definition$ Removes the authority of the Washington State Patrol to adopt standards for motorcycle helmets. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 2847 1999–00 |
Land use project permit applC Authorizes project applicants to file a peremptory writ of mandamus action based on a local government's failure to issue a final permit decision within 120 days after a project permit application is deemed complete. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 9, 2000 |
| HB 3146 1999–00 |
Property tax reductionProvides that the state property tax levy for collection in 2001 shall be reduced by ten percent of the levy amount that would otherwise be allowed under chapter 84.55 RCW. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 21, 2000 |
| HB 2591 1999–00 |
RR right-of-way/utilities$ New process is created for disputes over compensation for use of railroad rights of way. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 18, 2000 |
| HB 2391 1999–00 |
Shoreline planningC Creates a 27-member joint task force on shoreline planning, including members of the Legislature, citizens, and local government, environmental, and business representatives. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| HB 2880 1999–00 |
Telcommunications services$ Public utility districts (PUDs) and rural port districts are each authorized to provide wholesale telecommunications services with its district limits. Public utility districts are also authorized to contract with other... | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 15, 2000 |
| HB 3077 1999–00 |
Unemployment insurance$ Modifies unemployment insurance taxes by reducing tax rates, by applying a three-year average to the determination of the taxable wage base, and by changing the calculation date and reducing the triggers for determining the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 2000 |
Feb 7, 2000 |
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