Val Ogden
Representative
· Democrat
· District 49
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · D · LD 491999–00 · House · D · LD 491997–98 · House · D · LD 491995–96 · House · D · LD 491993–94 · House · D · LD 491991–92 · House · D · LD 49
120
Bills as prime sponsor
32
of those became law
1,323
Bills co-sponsored
9,604
Recorded votes
6.4%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1248 1997–98 |
Fax filings to sec. of stateThe Secretary of State may accept faxed copies of any documents authorized or required to be filed by corporations, nonprofit corporations or associations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and professional service... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2355 1997–98 |
State park lands managementThe restrictions on the time period within which the commission must conduct public hearings are eliminated. Proceeds from the sale of park land are placed in a dedicated account to purchase other park lands. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2797 1997–98 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclThe number of public members on the Natural Heritage Advisory Council is increased from four members to five. This yields a 15-member committee composed of five experts, five public members from various regions in the state,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 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 1055 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshipsThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | 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 1391 1997–98 |
Unincorp. nonprofit organztnA modified version of the Model Uniform Unincorporated Nonprofit Associations Act is adopted. No particular form of association, documents, or registration are required by an association. | Marlin Appelwick (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1421 1997–98 |
Transportation centersThe purposes for which transportation centers may be used, beyond those primarily related to travel services, are expanded to include commercial retail services, offices, professional services, financial institutions, or any... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | 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 1587 1997–98 |
Parental voyeurismThe crime of sexual exploitation of a minor is amended to provide a new circumstance under which a parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor commits the crime. | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | 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 1800 1997–98 |
Crime stoppers programsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may provide grants to local law enforcement agencies or local jurisdictions with crime stopper programs. CTED determines if any matching funds should be required. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1898 1997–98 |
Teacher certificatn assessmnThe Legislature makes a number of findings about the importance of improving Washington's system of teacher preparation and certification. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | 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 2127 1997–98 |
Public electronc info copiesEach state agency must make available to the public a paper copy of any information that the agency disseminates electronically, upon request. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2349 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cultural/arts orgsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a statewide competitive evaluation process to solicit and prioritize performing arts, art museum and cultural organization capital projects in... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2360 1997–98 |
Financing contractsThe authorization allowing the State Treasurer to administer a financing contract program for state agencies is expanded to include local governments. With the approval of the local governing body, the State Treasurer can lend... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2413 1997–98 |
Sexually transmitted diseaseA good Samaritan may request testing for HIV status of a person whose bodily fluids he or she has been exposed to and receive the test results. The good Samaritan may also receive counseling. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2435 1997–98 |
Independent campaign expendiNew special reports on independent expenditures of $1,000 or more. A person must file a special report with the PDC who makes an independent expenditure within 21 days of an election that totals $1,000 or more to support a... | John Pennington (R-18) | 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 2472 1997–98 |
Publ works board rural loansThe public works trust fund rural natural resources impact areas loan program is repealed. Various provisions added in 1997 to rural natural resources impact areas programs are designated for repeal in 2001. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2490 1997–98 |
Investment gains sharingWhen the compound average rate of investment returns on the pension funds over the previous four years exceeds 10 percent, certain TRS III members and retirees receive half of the investment returns over 10 percent through a... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2511 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceA member of a state board, commission, or committee may have a beneficial interest of $10,000 or less in a transaction. If the beneficial interest exceeds $10,000, the member must disclose it, disqualify himself or herself... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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