John Blalock
Representative
· Democrat
· District 33
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · D · LD 33
3
Bills as prime sponsor
0
of those became law
232
Bills co-sponsored
1,080
Recorded votes
0.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2133 1997–98 |
Community justice actThe community justice act is established to encourage citizens and victims of crime to be active partners in responding to crime in the management of resources, and in the sentencing and follow-up of convicted offenders in... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2137 1997–98 |
Infrastructure financingProvides that, in addition to the requirements of RCW 43.155.170, the department shall, in awarding funds under this chapter, consider the impact of peak tourism periods on the community in the design, construction, or repair... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2138 1997–98 |
Special fuel tax exemptionExempts motor vehicles that are: (1) Owned and operated by an institution of higher education; and (2) used solely in research and development activities for the testing of alternative fuels to power vehicles. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2145 1997–98 |
Teachers' retirement creditProvides that after completing twenty-five years of creditable service, any member may have service in the armed forces that was performed prior to membership in the retirement system credited to him or her as a member.... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2150 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesRevises RCW 19.118.021 and 19.118.100 relating to motor vehicle warranties. | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2153 1997–98 |
Health insur grievancesDirects the insurance commissioner to adopt by rule a standardized grievance procedure for enrollees of all health carriers. The standard grievance procedure must be available for all enrollees to file complaints about any... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2154 1997–98 |
Health insur quality stndrdsDirects the department of health to adopt comprehensive quality assurance standards that each health carrier must meet. These standards must be reviewed and modified as appropriate at least every three years. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2155 1997–98 |
Health providr credentialingEstablishes a process for credentialing and recredentialing providers by health carriers. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2156 1997–98 |
Public financing of cmpaignsProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2157 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2158 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2159 1997–98 |
Domestic partner benefitsProvides state employee benefits for domestic partners. | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2169 1997–98 |
Health care purchasing offceDirects the governor to establish a state health care purchasing and policy office by July 1, 1997. The purpose of this office is to develop and implement the most cost-effective methods of purchasing health care coverage for... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2171 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxExpands property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons retired by reason of physical disability. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2184 1997–98 |
Veterans & military committeCreates the joint select committee on veterans and military personnel affairs. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2185 1997–98 |
Oil spill preventionDirects the office of marine safety, or its successor, to develop a computer model to simulate emergency conditions in the Rosario Straits for the purpose of evaluating the ability of existing safety precautions to prevent a... | Dave Anderson (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2187 1997–98 |
Rehabilitation servicesIncludes rehabilitation services in the basic health plan covered services. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2196 1997–98 |
School sub employees retirmnProvides substitute and temporary school employees with access to the retirement system. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2199 1997–98 |
Consumr reportng agency feesProvides that a consumer reporting agency shall not impose any charge for making one disclosure each year, and may charge a fee not exceeding eight dollars for additional disclosures. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2200 1997–98 |
Minimum wageDeclares that beginning January 1, 1998, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be five dollars and fifty cents per hour. Beginning January 1, 1999, the applicable minimum wage rate shall be six dollars per hour. Beginning... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2201 1997–98 |
Document filing with auditorRevises provisions relating to filing documents with county auditors. | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2203 1997–98 |
Capitol grounds securityDirects the chief of the Washington state patrol to provide security and protection for all state capitol buildings and grounds, including all parking facilities. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2204 1997–98 |
Vehicle sellers' reportsDeclares an intent that this act will more effectively ensure that an owner who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of a vehicle is not mistakenly deemed civilly or criminally liable for the operation of the vehicle by... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | 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 2213 1997–98 |
State purchasing contractsFinds that it is not in the long-term best interest of the people of Washington to spend tax dollars on goods produced, whether international or domestic, in whole or part by forced labor, or indentured labor under penal... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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