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 1481 1995–96 |
AFDC contractsThe importance of work and accountability is emphasized. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) assesses applicants for and recipients of public assistance to determine their recent work experience and rate of pay. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1491 1995–96 |
Work release eligibilitySex offenders and serious violent offenders in state prisons are not eligible for partial confinement, including work release, unless the secretary grants an individual exception after considering public safety and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1548 1995–96 |
State investment board auditThe state auditor, in consultation with the Legislative Budget Committee must administer audits of the State Investment Board (SIB). A performance must be done at least every four years, but may not be done any more frequently... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1555 1995–96 |
Water pollutn/agricul activtExcept in the case of an emergency, the Department of Ecology must provide at least seven days' notice to a person alleged to have engaged in polluting activities before entering agricultural property. When the Department of... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1649 1995–96 |
Workers' comp disqualificatnAn unemployment insurance claimant who has been discharged because of a felony or gross misdemeanor of which the claimant has been convicted or has admitted committing to a competent authority and that is connected with the... | Eugene Goldsmith (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1667 1995–96 |
Sister country relationshipsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development and the Office of International Relations and Protocol are directed to provide information and assist local governments in maintaining their established... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1835 1995–96 |
Manufactured homes standardsA county, city or town may issue an alteration permit, conduct an inspection, and grant written approval of an installation of a wood stove or fireplace in a manufactured home if the installation does not affect the structural... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1957 1995–96 |
State property tax levy reduThe state property tax for collection in 1996 is reduced by 10 percent. The reduced 1996 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2097 1995–96 |
Basic health plan servicesEffective January 1, 1998, rehabilitation and chiropractic services are added to the mandatory schedule of BHP benefits. However, these services cannot increase the value of the BHP benefits by more than 1 percent. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2116 1995–96 |
Property tax/late paymentNo interest or penalties may be assessed on a delinquent property tax payment if the tax is paid within one month of the due date, if the taxpayer requests the waiver in writing, and one or more of the following events or... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2175 1995–96 |
Sport shooting range liabltyOperators and users of "sport shooting ranges" are given immunity from certain civil and criminal liabilities, and ranges that conform to existing laws must be permitted to continue operation. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2176 1995–96 |
Firearms range accnt fundingThe eligibility requirements for matching grants from the firearms range account are changed. A range need no longer be a nonprofit organization under the federal Internal Revenue Code. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2178 1995–96 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Campbell (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2198 1995–96 |
Water rights claim filingA new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1996, and ends at midnight, June 30, 1997. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2199 1995–96 |
Water rightsThe department is required to issue a water right permit by June 30, 1997 to certain persons in any basin with 250 or more pending applications for permits to authorize uses commenced prior to 1993 and in which there is no... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2207 1995–96 |
Offender releaseA defendant who is convicted of one of several offenses must be detained following conviction while pending sentencing. In addition, if the defendant files an appeal of one of those convictions, the court may not stay... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2212 1995–96 |
Sales tax on servicesThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to services is repealed. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2215 1995–96 |
Small business tax reliefThe small business credit for the business and occupation tax is increased from $420 to $600 per year for existing businesses and $1,200 per year for new businesses. A new business is defined as one which registered for the... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2218 1995–96 |
Offender earned early releasIf, during the course of a civil lawsuit filed by an offender against a prison or jail, a judge finds the offender has committed certain acts, the prison or jail officials are required to take away all or a portion of the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2219 1995–96 |
OffendersJuvenile Offender Provisions 1. Adult Jurisdiction Over Youthful Offenders Violent and sex offenders will be prosecuted as adults as follows: Violent and sex offenders: # Juveniles 16 and 17 years old who commit violent or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2220 1995–96 |
Schools/laws & rules waiversSchool boards are given the authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers, to schools within the district of state laws and rules and school district policies and procedures. To apply for waivers, a school principal, in... | Ian Elliot (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2221 1995–96 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Labor and Industries, the Forest Practices Board and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on a statement of intent and/or the agency's enabling provisions as statutory authority for... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2223 1995–96 |
Private property protectionProcedural requirements to adopt land use legislation. New procedural requirements are established for local governments to adopt land use legislation, other than emergency situations requiring the imposition of moratoria, or... | Dale Foreman (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2224 1995–96 |
Teen-age work hoursAuthority of the Department of Labor and Industries to adopt special rules. Provisions are deleted that give the Department of Labor and Industries authority to adopt special rules for the protection of the safety, health, and... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2225 1995–96 |
Sex offenses/punishmentLegislative findings are made regarding the seriousness of offenses involving rape or indecent liberties. First degree rape . The seriousness level for first degree rape is raised to 14, which for a first-time offender yields... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
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