Suzette Cooke
Representative
· Republican
· District 47
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 471995–96 · House · R · LD 471993–94 · House · R · LD 47
73
Bills as prime sponsor
14
of those became law
603
Bills co-sponsored
5,441
Recorded votes
1.6%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1297 1997–98 |
Murder/aggravating circumstnAn additional aggravating circumstance is provided for purposes of qualifying a premeditated first-degree murder for a sentence of life in prison without possibility of release or a sentence of death. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 1447 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred horses/tax exmpAmounts received for racing, raising, riding, exercising, grooming, breeding, training, or selling thoroughbred race horses, including but not limited to amounts received from purse winnings or awards, are exempt from B&O tax. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2335 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatedThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: (a)Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; (b)Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2556 1997–98 |
Child abuse preventn/treatmnWhen the department makes reasonable efforts to reunify an abused or neglected child with his or her parents, the department must ensure that the child's health and safety are the paramount concern. Reasonable efforts to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 314, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2894 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax/gen fundA portion equal to 39.5 percent of MVET revenues that previously were deposited into the general fund is deposited into the motor vehicle fund beginning January 1, 1999. The county criminal justice assistance account and the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2933 1997–98 |
Pharmaceutical warehouses/txWholesalers of prescription drugs are provided a tax reduction. The tax rate is reduced from 0.484 percent of gross income to 0.138 percent of gross income. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 3041 1997–98 |
Family & child ombudsman offThe ombudsman and staff of the office of Family and Children's Ombudsman cannot be compelled to testify or produce evidence relating to official duties in any judicial or administrative proceeding. All related memoranda, work... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1781 1997–98 |
Supervised offender monitorThe Attorney General (AG) may contract with the Department of Corrections, and any other state, local or private agency interested in implementing a supervision management and recidivist tracking program. All programs must... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2557 1997–98 |
Out-of-home child placementThe Department of Social and Health Services must give notice to parents in writing that they have a right to civil action to obtain out-of-home placement in cases where the department does not accept a voluntary placement... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 3076 1997–98 |
Food stamp fraud investigatnThe Department of Revenue may disclose tax information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the limited purpose of investigating food stamp fraud by retailers. A person who receives confidential taxpayer information... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2166 1997–98 |
Coordinated transprtatn servThe Legislature declares its intent to coordinate transportation services and programs to achieve increased efficiencies, resulting in expansion of services to a greater number of persons with special transportation needs. The... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1121 1997–98 |
Child custodyPermanent custody orders are added to the list of long-term goals that an agency may select to implement in a dependency proceeding. In addition to adoption, long-term relative care, foster care, guardianship, and independent... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 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 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2558 1997–98 |
DSHS statutory refernc correThe two incorrect internal references to the definition of a dependent child are corrected. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2905 1997–98 |
Sexually violent predatorsThe department is restricted from placing a sexual predator, even temporarily, in a facility on the grounds of a state mental facility or regional habilitation center. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2465 1997–98 |
Health providr/patient priviThe right of privileged or confidential communication is extended to podiatric physicians or surgeons. They may not be compelled to disclose in a civil action information acquired from a patient which was necessary to treat a patient. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2634 1997–98 |
Fugitives/public assistanceGeneral assistance, a form of welfare benefit available to qualified persons without dependents, is not available for anyone who is fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony or attempted felony, or who is violating a condition... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2692 1997–98 |
Food stamp electronic transfStatutory references to "food stamps" are amended to include references to "food stamp benefits transferred electronically." | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2707 1997–98 |
Inmate work programs/sex offThe Department of Corrections must ensure that sex offender obtain no access to private individuals' names, addresses, or telephone numbers while working in an inmate work program. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2900 1997–98 |
TANF grants calculationA feasibility study by the Department of Social and Health Services will report on the concept of pro rata grant reduction, its benefits, difficulties, and fiscal impact. The study includes examination of appropriate "good... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2901 1997–98 |
WorkFirst job searchNonexempt recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF) participate in up to 12 weeks of initial job search. They are assisted with search activities and instructed on how to secure a job. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 3103 1997–98 |
Newborn screening/drug exposThe Department of Health is directed to consult with medical professionals to develop a screening criteria to use in identifying pregnant women who are at risk of conceiving a drug-affected baby. Similarly, the Department of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 1012 1997–98 |
Highway bondsThe bond authorization for the Special Category A C @ program is increased by $60 million, from $240 million to $300 million. This additional bond authorization is applied to projects in the Special Category A C @ program. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1205 1997–98 |
Sex offenses against childrnA person commits the crime of rape of a child in the fourth degree if the person has sexual intercourse with another who is 16 or 17 and the person is at least five years older than the child. Rape of a child in the fourth... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
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