Mark Schoesler
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2025–26
2025–26 · Senate · R · LD 92023–24 · Senate · R · LD 92021–22 · Senate · R · LD 92019–20 · Senate · R · LD 92017–18 · Senate · R · LD 92015–16 · Senate · R · LD 92013–14 · Senate · R · LD 92011–12 · Senate · R · LD 92009–10 · Senate · R · LD 92007–08 · Senate · R · LD 92005–06 · Senate · R · LD 92003–04 · House · R · LD 92001–02 · House · R · LD 91999–00 · House · R · LD 91997–98 · House · R · LD 91995–96 · House · R · LD 91993–94 · House · R · LD 9
331
Bills as prime sponsor
93
of those became law
2,276
Bills co-sponsored
24,998
Recorded votes
0.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2476 1997–98 |
Farm machinery/sales taxAn exemption for the collection of retail sales tax is provided for the sale of parts for machinery and implements used to conduct farm operations outside the state as well as for labor and services for repair of such... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2969 1997–98 |
Gun safes/tax exemptionGun safes are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1088 1997–98 |
State fossilThe Columbian mammoth of North America (Mammuthus COLUMBI) is designated as the official fossil of the state of Washington. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2826 1997–98 |
Nonhighway vehicle fund distNonprofit off-road vehicle organizations are also eligible to receive IAC funds through the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program competitive grants process if the funds are spent for projects or activities that... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2461 1997–98 |
Forest land funds distributnWith regard to the distribution of revenues to counties from forest board lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed to the counties within seven working days... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 71, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2628 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine manufactureThe manufacture of methamphetamine is ranked at level X on the sentencing grid (51 to 68 months for a first offense). | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2791 1997–98 |
MethamphetamineThe offense of manufacturing or possessing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine with intent to manufacture methamphetamine in or near a residence in which a minor or pregnant woman resides is included in the list of most serious... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 81, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2523 1997–98 |
Fire training activitiesA facility must be operated in a manner that minimizes, to the extent possible, the air contaminants generated during operation. Written approval is required from the department or local air pollution control authority prior... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1027 1997–98 |
State official mailng/broadcState officials, other than legislators, are prohibited from using public funds to mail letters to constituents during the 12-month period around their election to an office that are identical with restrictions on legislators... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1113 1997–98 |
Surplus water useNew rules are established for water made surplus to a water right through the implementation of practices or technologies that are more efficient or more water-use efficient than those under which the right was perfected, and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1195 1997–98 |
Vehicle insurance proofWritten proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicle operation must be provided upon request of a licensing service representative in the course of his or her official duties. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | 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 |
| HB 1275 1997–98 |
Weatherztn/energy assistanceElectric and gas utilities may be allowed a tax credit against the state public utility tax for making grants directly, or through DCTED, to organizations with contracts with DCTED to provide low-income energy assistance for... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1505 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt prsnnl privacyThe home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and photos of active or former state and local law enforcement personnel, including correctional and correctional probation officers, are exempt from public... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | 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 2027 1997–98 |
Travel salesRegistration of Travel Sellers . A separate registration fee must be paid for each office or business location having two or more employees for businesses operating in multiple locations. Registration is renewed annually... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2317 1997–98 |
Gambling promotion limitatnThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development may only promote gambling activities that are either licensed by the state or conducted under a class III tribal gaming compact, and if under compact only where a... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2366 1997–98 |
Good samaritan disease testsAny good samaritan who comes in contact with bodily fluids while rendering emergency assistance may receive infectious disease testing free of charge from the public health department of the county of his or her residence, if... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2369 1997–98 |
Slayer benefts/victm's deathThe slayer = s rights to retirement benefits of the victim under the state retirement system are taken away and given to the victim = s estate. The Department of Retirement Systems, after notice that a slayer situation exists,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2374 1997–98 |
Higher ed board student membFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2428 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fund raising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2481 1997–98 |
Higher ed personnel approvalThe Office of Financial Management must approve higher education administrators' professional leave agreements, severance packages, and contract settlements that exceed 50 percent of the administrators' base salary. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | 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 |
Open in the full bill search → (includes bills co-sponsored)