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 2744 1997–98 |
Hobby vehicle zoningProvides that a municipality may not adopt or implement an ordinance or land use regulation in a manner that prohibits a person from engaging in the activities of an automotive collector in an area zoned by the municipality,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2745 1997–98 |
Vehicle emissions/older carsRevises RCW 70.120.010 to pertain to motor vehicles less than thirty years old. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2746 1997–98 |
School revenues distributionState and federal forest revenues currently calculated as an offset to allocation of state funds are to be provided to school districts without commensurate deduction of state allocations for basic education. Distribution of... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2760 1997–98 |
Foster parent legal counselThe Department of Social and Health Services will contract with members of the State Bar Association to represent foster parents under investigation by the Department. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2624 1997–98 |
Rent withholding to defraudA new section is added to the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act. Any tenant who has entered into a written rental agreement and who uses, occupies, or exerts control over the premises with intent to defraud the owner of the... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2629 1997–98 |
HOV lane useRevises RCW 46.61.165 relating to high-occupancy vehicle lanes. | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2635 1997–98 |
Viable fetus protectionAbortions resulting in the death or injury of a viable fetus are generally prohibited, and the definition of "viability" is changed. "Viability" is defined as the point in pregnancy when there is a reasonable likelihood of the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1005 1997–98 |
Border county higher ed projThe Border County Higher Education Opportunity Pilot Project is created to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board determines eligibility criteria for institutional and student participation in the pilot. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1013 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left or an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1128 1997–98 |
Loomis state forest timberThe Legislature finds that an extremely serious forest health situation exists in the Loomis State Forest. The infestation of the mountain pine beetle and the presence of other insect and disease problems indicate the need for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1427 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxEffective January 1, 1998, special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1443 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe three types of HPA permits issued by the department are established in statute. The standard and expedited permits are written permits. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1630 1997–98 |
Lands transferred to countyA county legislative authority may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources requesting the reconveyance of all of its forest board transfer lands. Upon the filing of an application by the county legislative... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1680 1997–98 |
Mining and milling operatnsProvisions from the surface mine reclamation chapter are replicated in the metals mining chapter to address the reclamation of metals mining surface mines. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2281 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingThe following appropriations are made to the Department of Transportation (DOT): $25.1 million of federal funding for floods; $4 million additional snow and ice funding (includes $2.0 million that was placed in snow and ice... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2526 1997–98 |
Design-build demo projectsDirects the department of transportation to develop, by January 1, 1999, a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts for projects that may be constructed using a design-build procedure. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2528 1997–98 |
Emissions inspection exemptnExempts motor vehicles that are four or fewer years old. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2533 1997–98 |
Bail enforcement agentsIt is the intent of the legislature that bail enforcement agents meet certain minimum qualifications before they can perform their duties. A A bail enforcement agent @ is a person who has a bail enforcement agent certificate... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2539 1997–98 |
Military service creditProvides that, after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member who is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict may have service in the armed forces credited to him or her as a member whether or not he or she left... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2567 1997–98 |
Regional events centers/fundThe legislative authority of a city with a population of more than 100,000 that is located in a county with a population of more than 300,000 but less than 1 million may impose a retail sales tax or use tax on all taxable... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2586 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsA legislative statement is made that marriage is a unique legal and social institution that is protected and supported by providing a unique set of benefits, privileges, advantages, entitlements, and rights on behalf of... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
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