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 1506 1997–98 |
Peace officer bill of rightsThe term "peace officer" includes all duly appointed city, county, and state law enforcement officers. All officers who become the subject of a police investigation must be advised, in writing, prior to the time the... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1507 1997–98 |
Government agency feesAny fee imposed by a state or local governmental agency must directly relate to the service provided for the fee. A state or local governmental agency is required to prepare an economic impact statement on a fee proposal. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1562 1997–98 |
Correctional officer rightsA corrections officer, who is not a law enforcement officer, may carry a concealed firearm during the officer = s travels to and from the workplace without complying to the A case and carry rule. @ Require the Exercise of... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1569 1997–98 |
Constructn & remodeling/taxProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1582 1997–98 |
Higher ed police forcesInstitutions must consider duties of its police force when deciding staffing. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1597 1997–98 |
Coin-op car wash/tax exemptnExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1623 1997–98 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceSpecifies that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 1998, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1625 1997–98 |
Growth managmnt hearings brdIn addition to being appointed by the Governor, members of the growth management hearings boards must be confirmed by a majority vote of all the county legislators of the counties within the jurisdictional boundaries of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1628 1997–98 |
Abstinence educationDirects the department to apply for federal funds for abstinence education from the United States department of human services under Title V of the social security act (43 U.S.C. Sec. 701 et seq.). Requires that the funds must... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1633 1997–98 |
Fairness in drug pricingDeclares that an agency of the state may not purchase drugs from a manufacturer who engages in price discrimination. Provides that a manufacturer who violates this act or a rule adopted under this act is subject to a civil... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1654 1997–98 |
School district auditsDirects the state auditor to contract with public accountants certified in Washington to carry out those portions of the duties under chapter 43.09 RCW of conducting financial audits of public school districts organized under... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1659 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentThe Washington State Vocational Agriculture Teacher Recruitment Program is established. The program must be designed by the State Board of Education, in consultation with representatives of public and private entities working... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1669 1997–98 |
Alternative teacher certificThe boards of directors of school districts are authorized to issue alternative teaching certificates to individuals who do not have a teaching certificate issued by the state. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1688 1997–98 |
Fire departments/taxesExempts fire departments from sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1701 1997–98 |
Pesticide complaintsProhibits the department of agriculture from accepting or investigating anonymous complaints concerning the use and application of pesticides. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1702 1997–98 |
Pesticide applicatorsPrivate pesticide applicator certifications (licenses) are now valid for five years rather than one. (Section 2.) The rate at which credits may be accumulated for re-certification is altered. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1711 1997–98 |
Head of family prop tax exmpApplies to taxes for collection in 1998 and thereafter. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1717 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife commissionProvides that, when making appointments to the at-large positions, the governor shall appoint to at least two of those positions persons who are farmers and who have knowledge and an understanding of the relationship between... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1759 1997–98 |
St. board of educatn eliminaDeclares an intent to restructure the education governance system of our state by eliminating the state board of education, reassigning a number of their duties to more appropriate entities, and eliminating those which are... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1822 1997–98 |
Welfare fraud investigationA pilot project is created to allow Pend Orielle County to investigate local public assistance fraud. Upon request of the county commissioners, the department is directed to enter into a one-year contract with the county to... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1844 1997–98 |
Voter registratn identifictnDeclares that "identification sufficient to identify the applicant" means a Washington state driver's license, identicard issued by the department of licensing under RCW 46.20.117, United States passport, or United States... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1914 1997–98 |
Cigars/taxationCigars are removed from the tobacco products tax. A tax on cigars is created. | Bill Grant (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1926 1997–98 |
Grass seed farming equip/taxThe state sales tax does not apply to sales to a field and turf grass seed farmer of machinery and equipment used directly in field and turf grass seed farming. The state sales tax also does not apply to labor and services... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1929 1997–98 |
Rules approval by legislatreProvides that a rule or an emergency rule of the departments of ecology, labor and industries, health, revenue, and natural resources, the employment security department, the forest practices board, the office of the insurance... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 2002 1997–98 |
State investment board membrRevises RCW 43.33A.020 to add an additional member to the state investment board, representing a retired member of the teachers' retirement system. | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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