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 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1044 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationDeclares that the act does not require an employer to establish or implement employment goals or quotas or, with respect to discrimination based on sexual orientation, require employers to provide or offer access to employee... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1048 1997–98 |
Higher ed inst legal counselInstitutions of higher education may use the services of the attorney general = s office or the institutions may hire private legal counsel. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1049 1997–98 |
Desegregation of group homesThe Legislature finds that in order to carry out the Washington Housing Policy Act and to facilitate the mainstreaming of persons with disabilities into local communities, group homes should be integrated throughout... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1073 1997–98 |
School facility communty useProvides that, in addition to the maximum dollar amount that may be levied by any school district for maintenance and operation support under RCW 84.52.0531, a supplemental levy for use of school facilities for community... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1100 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsProvides that, effective July 1, 1997, the retirement allowance under RCW 43.43.260 and 43.43.270(2) shall not be less than twenty dollars per month for each year of service. Decodifies RCW 43.43.275 and 43.43.277. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1101 1997–98 |
Vol fire fightr death beneftA payment of $152,000 will be provided to the surviving spouse of a volunteer fire fighter who dies as the result of injuries received in the performance of his or her duties. The benefit is to be paid from the Volunteer Fire... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1106 1997–98 |
Pension fund investmnt earnRevises RCW 43.84.092 to authorize the pension fund account to receive investment earnings. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1125 1997–98 |
Employmnt securty data accesThe Employment Security Department must share confidential wage information with the Department of Social and Health Services on clients whose names and social security numbers are provided annually by DSHS and who are... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1159 1997–98 |
Capital budgetAdopts the capital budget. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1170 1997–98 |
Bonds and accountsAuthorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds. Revises the division of moneys in state accounts. Repeals RCW 43.99I.050. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1215 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesEvery reasonable effort must be made to ensure that child victims and witnesses testifying in court are protected from undue harassment, embarrassment, and the unnecessary repetition of questions. | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1217 1997–98 |
PERS I separationDeclares that a member who separates or has separated after attaining the age of fifty with at least twenty years of service shall remain a member during the period of absence from service for the exclusive purpose of... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1218 1997–98 |
B & O tax reductionTaxpayers subject to one of the service rates under the B&O tax are allowed a credit in addition to the small business credit. The credit is equal to the smaller of $2520 per year, or 40 percent of the tax otherwise due. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1228 1997–98 |
Absentee vote countingRevises provisions relating to conducting elections with the use of absentee ballots and mailed ballots. Repeals RCW 29.36.126 and 29.36.139. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1244 1997–98 |
Driver's license identifictnRevises RCW 46.20.035 to delete the authorization of consideration of alternative documentation to establish an applicant's identity. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1255 1997–98 |
Student housing tax exemptnA new leasehold excise tax exemption is created for nonprofit organizations that rent buildings from public colleges or universities for the purposes of providing student housing if: (1) The purpose of the rental agreement is... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1256 1997–98 |
Basic skills trainingA business and occupation tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided or sponsored basic skills training for employees. The basic skills training must be provided by the employer or a qualified training... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1281 1997–98 |
PUD commissionersVoters of a PUD are authorized to reduce the terms of office of the three commissioners from six to four years. Continued HB 1281 - Page 2 The petition or resolution causing a ballot proposition to be submitted to voters... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1282 1997–98 |
Paid petition gatheringEach state initiative or referendum petition, where persons are being paid to solicit ssignatures on the petition, must include a statement at the top of the petition that paid signature gatherers are being used and indicate... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1335 1997–98 |
Tourism & devlpmnt task forcThe Task Force on Tourism Promotion and Marketing (Task Force) is created. The Task Force is created to study tourism promotion and issues related to the establishment of a private commission to market Washington state and its... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1386 1997–98 |
Paid signature gatherersAny person who is paid to gather signatures on state initiative or referendum measures must file as a lobbyist with the Public Disclosure Commission and wear a badge that includes his or her photo and clearly identifies the... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1401 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsRevises RCW 84.36.381 relating to residential property tax exemptions. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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