Bill Reams
Representative
· Republican
· District 48
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · House · R · LD 481995–96 · House · R · LD 481993–94 · House · R · LD 48
84
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
271
Bills co-sponsored
5,441
Recorded votes
5.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1549 1997–98 |
Gov restrictns/property taxA property owner may appeal directly to the county assessor to reconsider valuation of real property, if a government entity adopts a restriction on the property that limits the use of the property. A request to reconsider... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| HB 2871 1997–98 |
Agricultural land classifctnA new current use program is created for land designated as agricultural lands of long-term commercial significance by counties and cities planning under the Growth Management Act. To qualify, the land must be devoted... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, 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 2345 1997–98 |
Administrative law revisionsGeneral provisions. A notification requirement for certain rules and policy statements is added. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 280, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2724 1997–98 |
Enforcemnt moneys/leg ovrsgtAn appropriation is required for expenditure of any moneys received by the state in regulatory enforcement actions, including penalties, fines, and settlements. The unanticipated receipt process cannot be used to spend... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2830 1997–98 |
Land use study cmmssn recommGrowth Management Act . The goals of GMA are modified. Regarding urban growth, language is added that urban growth areas should have concentrated employment centers, separated by critical area buffers, and need not be... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 286, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 2752 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailThe sending of a commercial e-mail message from a computer located in Washington or to a Washington resident that contains untrue or misleading information is prohibited under specified conditions. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2596 1997–98 |
Master planned resortsMaster planned resorts are expressly authorized to use outside service providers for capital facilities, services and utilities or to share facilities, services and utilities with outsider service providers. The changes to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1943 1997–98 |
Special district per diemThe commissioners of a metropolitan park district may adopt a resolution providing for per diem compensation for commissioners at a rate of $66 for each day or portion of a day devoted to the business of the district, not to... | Bill Reams (R-48) | 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 2344 1997–98 |
Local gov land use permittngBoard of adjustment and zoning adjuster processes are subject to local development permit processes and to land use petition procedures for judicial review. The terminology and time periods in subdivision provisions are made... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2356 1997–98 |
Sales/use tx exmptn certificThe requirement to report sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in a manufacturing operation or research and development operation to the Department of Revenue is eliminated. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2574 1997–98 |
Tax appeals board filingsThe general statute which provides that documents are deemed filed on the date of the postmark is expressly applied to the Board of Tax Appeals. Persons appealing to the board are relieved of the duty of providing copies of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2723 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksCriteria are established for any county that plans under the Growth Management Act to designate industrial land banks. After appropriately amending its planning policies, a county may designate in its comprehensive plan up to... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2897 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsLand Use Decisions : Decisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act within urban growth areas: (1)The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer dwelling units;... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2898 1997–98 |
Buildable lands evaluationThe review and evaluation program under the GMA is modified. If the evaluation demonstrates that the urban growth area does not contain sufficient land suitable for development to accommodate residential, commercial, and... | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2911 1997–98 |
SEPA mitigation measuresProvisions relating to SEPA authority to impose conditions, to review specified environmental impacts and to impose mitigation fees are revised. Growth Management Act . A GMA jurisdiction's critical areas regulations are... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3008 1997–98 |
Drug-affected childrn/motherA physician who has reasonable cause to believe an infant has been exposed to nonprescription use of controlled substances or alcohol must conduct appropriate tests to determine whether the infant is drug affected; if the test... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1338 1997–98 |
Growth management implementaAny county may remove itself, and its cities, from the requirement to plan under GMA by adopting a resolution and submitting it for approval by a majority of the voters at an election called by December 1, 1997. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 1577 1997–98 |
Land divisionThe discretion granted to cities and towns to increase the number of lots to be regulated as short subdivisions is also granted to counties planning under GMA. These counties as well as cities and towns may treat divisions of... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2584 1997–98 |
Adverse possessionThe statutory period of continuous possession required for a claim of adverse possession and easement by prescription is changed from 10 years to 20 years. The prevailing party in an adverse possession proceeding is required... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
| HB 2607 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxImpact fees authorized by the Growth Management Act are exempt from sales and use tax. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 24, 1998 |
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