Mark Schoesler
Senator
· Republican
· District 9
· most recent term 2025–26
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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 2919 1997–98 |
Community redevlpmnt financThe Community Redevelopment Financing Act of 1982 is repealed in its entirety and replaced with the "Community Redevelopment Financing Act." The new act is almost identical to the 1982 act. However, the state property tax levy... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2809 1997–98 |
Printed sales messages/taxSales and use tax exemptions are created for printed sales messages such as catalogs, advertising flyers, letters, and brochures. Printed sales messages do not include items such as political campaign literature, fund-raising... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2699 1997–98 |
School improvement/tax revenAt the request of a school district, the county and cities in which the school is located may impose a real estate excise tax of 0.128 percent. The tax is deducted from the state portion of the real estate excise tax. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2721 1997–98 |
School employee crimesSection 1. Adds new subsection to RCW 9.94A.120 relating to punishments for felonies. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2733 1997–98 |
Vehicle warranties/motr homeApplies the new motor vehicle warranty to portions of a vehicle used as a mobile dwelling. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 2747 1997–98 |
Growth management implementnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| HB 1128 1997–98 |
Loomis state forest timberThe Legislature finds that an extremely serious forest health situation exists in the Loomis State Forest. The infestation of the mountain pine beetle and the presence of other insect and disease problems indicate the need for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1492 1997–98 |
Natural area preserve easemnPrior to acquiring any property for a natural area preserve, the Department of Natural Resources must hold a local public hearing in the county where the majority of the land in a proposed natural area preserve is located. At... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2284 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates consolidatnThe number of B&O rates is reduced to six rates by: $ Eliminating the 0.011 percent rate for wholesaling wheat, oats, corn, and barley, and exempting these activities from tax; $ Consolidating agricultural activities at the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2453 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle excise taxRevises provisions relating to motor vehicle excise taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2455 1997–98 |
Retired teachers teachingIn addition to the 525 hours that Teachers' Retirement System Plan I retirees may work each year with no reduction in benefits, TRS Plan I retirees working for certain school districts may work an additional 525 hours as... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2466 1997–98 |
Local art/cultural org fundsIf the Legislature provides an appropriation for the program, the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) must establish a state-wide competitive evaluation process to solicit and prioritize performing... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2480 1997–98 |
Deleterious fish releaseDeclares that it is unlawful to release, plant, or place live fish within the state, except for a release of game fish into private waters for which a game fish stocking permit has been obtained or the planting of food fish by... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2482 1997–98 |
Specialty health care accessThe Administrator of public employee benefit plans and the Basic Health Plan and every health carrier that offers or provides coverage for hospital services must permit a doctor of Medicine and Osteopathy who is treating a... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2522 1997–98 |
State highway accessRevises RCW 47.50.010, 47.50.040, and 47.50.080 to ensure adequate access to state highways. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 1000 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionReduces the state property tax levy for collection in 1997 by five percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1026 1997–98 |
Hay or alfalfa B&O taxThe definition of the term A to manufacture @ provided by the B&O tax statutes is amended. The term does not apply to and, therefore, the B&O tax for manufacturing does not apply to adding preservatives to hay or alfalfa for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1030 1997–98 |
Offender scoringConviction scores/points are increased for adult and juvenile felony offenders who commit an offense while on community supervision or community placement status. Adults. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1050 1997–98 |
Firearms licensingCONCEALED PISTOL LICENSE The fee for an original five-year CPL is reduced from $36 to $21. The $15 distribution from original license fees that goes to the state general fund is eliminated. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1107 1997–98 |
Timber harvesters/county taxCounties receive the same 4 percent timber excise tax revenues from harvests on publicly-owned land in the county as they do from privately owned land. Timber tax revenues accruing to the state from harvests on publicly owned... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1123 1997–98 |
Grain elevators & warehousesAn incentive program is created to assist in the development of warehouse and grain elevator operations. The tax incentives are made available to (1) wholesalers or third-party warehousers that own or operate warehouses or... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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