Mark Doumit
Senator
· Democrat
· District 19
· most recent term 2005–06
2005–06 · Senate · D · LD 192003–04 · Senate · D · LD 192001–02 · Senate · D · LD 191999–00 · House · D · LD 191997–98 · House · D · LD 19
124
Bills as prime sponsor
34
of those became law
731
Bills co-sponsored
7,537
Recorded votes
2.7%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1441 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2500 1997–98 |
Fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. Language is made gender neutral. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 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 2394 1997–98 |
G. A. department fundingThe general administration services account is created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the director or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2568 1997–98 |
State vehicle managementStatutes relating to some of the Department of General Administration's authority over state-owned passenger motor vehicles are revised. Statutes relating to the office of Motor Vehicle Services in the Department of General... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 2414 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning complianceCities with a population of less than 5,000 that are not within or contiguous with an area not meeting federal or state air quality standards must phase out outdoor burning by December 31, 2006. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 68, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2499 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionWashington's long-arm statute is extended to allow district court judges the same authority to deal with out-of-state parties as superior court judges. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2534 1997–98 |
Pharmacy students fee waiverInstitutions also may exempt the additional operating fee for doctor of pharmacy students enrolled for more than 18 credit hours. | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2791 1997–98 |
MethamphetamineThe offense of manufacturing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine in or near a residence in which a minor or pregnant woman resides is included in the list of most serious... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2836 1997–98 |
Fish run recovery pilot projA pilot program is created in southwest Washington within the habitat area classified as evolutionarily significant unit 4 (ESU 4) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address steelhead recovery. The pilot... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 19, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1344 1997–98 |
County legis meeting minutesVoice recordings or written minutes must be kept for every public meeting of a county legislative authority and shall include any public | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1390 1997–98 |
Municipal officers/contractsThe dollar thresholds for contracts which are exempt from the municipal conflict of interest statutes are made applicable to the portion of the contract that will benefit the business operated by the municipal officer. | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1508 1997–98 |
Absentee ballotsThe requirements for county auditors to keep and maintain records of absentee ballot requests are clarified to require a list of ongoing absentee voters, as well as a list of absentee ballot requests for each election or... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1509 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringA variety of requirements are made for state initiative and referendum measures, city initiative and referendum measures, county initiative and referendum measures, and recall measures. 1.Petition requirements. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1510 1997–98 |
Financial affairs statementBeginning with calendar year 1998, the public employer of any person required to file a statement of financial affairs with the Public Disclosure Commission must file disclosures of reasonable expenses it authorized an... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | 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 2028 1997–98 |
Fish seller's licenseA fish seller's license is established. The license is required of all persons who land and sell their catch or harvest to anyone other that a licensed wholesale dealer. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2622 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt hearngs brdEach board member appointed by the Governor, either to serve a full term or to fill a vacancy, must be confirmed by the Senate. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2671 1997–98 |
Absentee voting/mail ballotsStatutes providing for mail ballots are codified in a chapter of law separate from the chapter of law providing for absentee ballots. A variety of changes is made for absentee ballots and mail ballots. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2672 1997–98 |
Election procedures manualsEach county auditor is required to develop an election procedures manual for the county that is organized clearly and written using text that is easily understood. Copies of the manual must be distributed at cost to the public... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2705 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2735 1997–98 |
Lewis & Clark bicentennialThe Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Advisory Committee is created, composed of 15 members. The Governor appoints nine citizen members, including at least four tribal representatives. | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2817 1997–98 |
Water-sewer dist real proprtThe board of commissioners must qualify bidders. The highest qualified bid must be accepted unless the board determines the property is needed. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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