Phil Dyer
Representative
· Republican
· District 5
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 51995–96 · House · R · LD 51993–94 · House · R · LD 5
184
Bills as prime sponsor
44
of those became law
522
Bills co-sponsored
5,441
Recorded votes
10.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2071 1997–98 |
School site-council meetingsAll school site-councils are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. A school site-council is the multi-member board that acts as the representative body of persons connected to a school, if any of its actions are on behalf... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2073 1997–98 |
Employee tipsEmployers of A tipped employees @ may count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage rate above $4.90 per hour. The amount of tips considered as wages may not be greater than the value of tips actually received by the employee. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2106 1997–98 |
OptometryEstablishes a formal process under which questions involving new technological developments relating to the practice of vision care by licensed optometrists and board-certified ophthalmologists may be reviewed in an objective setting. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2115 1997–98 |
Employer group health insurProvides for the development and implementation of a three-year pilot program to provide group health insurance coverage that is attractive and affordable for employers seeking to offer health insurance benefits for employees... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2174 1997–98 |
MidwiferyDirects the secretary to adopt rules defining low-risk maternal clients and establishing practice standards for midwives. These standards shall not be less than those adopted for childbirth centers under chapter 18.46 RCW.... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | 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 2202 1997–98 |
Tobacco products taxThe measure of the tobacco products tax is changed from the wholesale price to the distribution sales price. The distribution sales price is the price charged by a manufacturer or a manufacturer = s affiliate to a wholesaler... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2206 1997–98 |
Indian tribe cigarette salesIntends to enhance the government-to-government relationship enjoyed by both the state of Washington and the federally recognized Indian tribes in the state of Washington by authorizing the governor to enter into cooperative... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2223 1997–98 |
Health plan requirementsThe requirement that health carriers permit every category of health care provider to provide health services is modified to apply only when a carrier is offering the model Basic Health Plan benefits package, as required by law. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2286 1997–98 |
Naturopathic physiciansRevises provisions relating to the regulation of naturopathic physicians. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2287 1997–98 |
Nonprofit hospital saleProvides that a person may not engage in the acquisition of a hospital without first having applied for and received the approval of the department under this act. Directs the department, in consultation with the attorney... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2307 1997–98 |
Braille ballots & instructnsThe Secretary of State shall make rules to provide for ballots and voting instructions in Braille. The rules may provide for pilot testing of Braille ballots and instructions before the availability of Braille materials... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2354 1997–98 |
Health care contractor infoThe Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) is granted authority similar to that enjoyed by the HCA. When soliciting bids, MAA may exempt from disclosure proprietary information, e.g., actuarial formulae and underwriting... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2359 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutes crrctnsRevises lodging tax statutes enacted in 1997 to resolve conflicts. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2372 1997–98 |
Employee attendance incentveProvides that, for purposes of RCW 28A.400.210(2), "eligible employee" means: (1) Employees who separate from employment due to retirement or death; or (2) employees who separate from employment and who are at least age... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1032 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-Making Authority . The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on intent statements or the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1191 1997–98 |
Mandated health insur benftsA mandated benefit is defined as coverage or offerings required by law to be provided by a health carrier to cover a specific health care service or condition, or to contract, pay, or reimburse specific categories of health... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1387 1997–98 |
Basic health plan benefitsAlthough a health carrier generally cannot adjust the rate (premium) more frequently than annually for a particular individual or small employer who has been offered a plan, the health carrier can file rate adjustments once... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1607 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with claims accepted after June 30, 1997, self-insured employers are authorized to close certain industrial insurance claims that involve a determination of permanent partial disability. The claims that self-insurers... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1768 1997–98 |
Pharmacy ancillary personnelThe title of Level A pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy technician. The title of Level B pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy assistant. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1850 1997–98 |
Long-term care servicesA joint legislative committee on long-term care oversight is created. It includes four members of the House of Representatives and four members of the Senate. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 392, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1620 1997–98 |
Medical doctrineThe corporate practice of medicine doctrine as it applies to health care practitioners other than dentists and veterinarians is abrogated in whole. This abrogation is to be liberally construed by the courts. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1536 1997–98 |
Respiratory care practitionrA licensure program for respiratory care practitioners is established to be administered by the Secretary of Health, and only licensed respiratory care practitioners may practice in this state unless exempted by law. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
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