Gigi Talcott
Representative
· Republican
· District 28
· most recent term 2005–06
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41
Bills as prime sponsor
2
of those became law
1,027
Bills co-sponsored
11,138
Recorded votes
1.0%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2909 1995–96 |
Reading literacyThe Center for the Improvement of Student Learning, or its designee, develops and implements a process to identify programs that have been proven to be effective, using valid research, in teaching elementary students to read. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1556 1995–96 |
Visitation by relativesA person other than a parent may petition the court for visitation. The petition must be dismissed if the petitioner fails to prove by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner has a significant relationship with the child. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 2323 1995–96 |
Law enforcement trainingThe Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs is authorized to assemble a study group to evaluate and make recommendations to the Legislature regarding the mission, duties and administration of the Criminal Justice... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 203, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| HB 1004 1995–96 |
Higher ed services contractsPublic colleges and universities, related boards, and the Joint Center for Higher Education may contract with individuals or businesses for services if the contracts do not result in the termination of state-funded permanent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1023 1995–96 |
B&O tax rate reductionBusiness and Occupation Tax rates are reduced as follows, effective July 1, 1995. The permanent rate for selected business services is reduced from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1155 1995–96 |
Sales tax/sellers compensatnBusinesses are allowed to retain 0.3 percent of the state retail sales tax they collect from consumers as reimbursement for the costs of collecting the tax. Businesses are exempt from business and occupation tax on the... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| 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 1625 1995–96 |
Impact fees paymentPayment of an impact fee under the Growth Management Act for a type of public facility is declared to constitute full and complete compliance with concurrency requirements in the act for that facility. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
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 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 2264 1995–96 |
School district censorshipSchool district boards of directors must not censor any documents, writings, speeches, or records relating to the founding of the United States or the State of Washington because they contain religious references. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2366 1995–96 |
Local public health financeIf excess funds become available in the county sales tax equalization account, the director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must adjust the amount of funding to be distributed to local health... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2625 1995–96 |
Cert ed employees/probationA certificated teacher or educational staff associate whose work has been judged unsatisfactory must be notified in writing of specific areas of deficiency and suggestions for improvement any time after October 15. The... | Grant Pelesky (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2721 1995–96 |
School bus advertisingRules adopted by the SPI governing the marking of school buses must allow school districts to place advertising and educational material on the inside and outside of school buses, if such advertising and educational material... | Barney Beeksma (R-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2834 1995–96 |
Aquatic weeds and algaeA committee is established to develop a state lake health plan to address long-term solutions to lake problems. The plan must look at: the science of lake management; an analysis of the federal and state laws pertaining to... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2841 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe striking amendment provides that the state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 9.7187 percent. Only 5 percent of the reduced 1997 levy is used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2883 1995–96 |
Mail voting in small precnctThe proposed legislation amends existing law allowing a county auditor to conduct the voting in a precinct by mail ballot for any primary or election, if that precinct has fewer than 200 active registered voters at the time of... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2910 1995–96 |
Charter schoolsPurpose and Intent . The Legislature authorizes the establishment of alternative public schools to be called charter schools. Charter schools are to be granted greater autonomy in instructional programs and operations in... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2951 1995–96 |
Property tax reductionThe state property tax for collection in 1997 is reduced by 5 percent. The reduced 1997 levy will be used for future state levy calculations under the 106 percent levy limit. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 1601 1995–96 |
National guard tuition&feesWith the exception of technical colleges, state colleges and universities are permitted to waive tuition and service and activities fees for members of the Washington National Guard enrolled on a space available basis. These... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2531 1995–96 |
Child abuse\neglect councilThe Secretary of the Department of Health, or the secretary's designee, is added as a voting member to the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2267 1995–96 |
Matter harmful to minorsThe statutory prohibitions on distribution and display of erotic materials to minors and providing for the labeling of materials determined by a court to be erotic are repealed. | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2774 1995–96 |
Sporting goods imprinting/txImprinting advertising on sporting goods is not manufacturing for purposes of the B&O tax. Therefore, a business that imprints and sells the imprinted sporting goods outside Washington will not owe B&O tax on this activity. | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2383 1995–96 |
Interagency disputes/mediatnState agencies, rather than going to court, are to use alternative dispute resolution processes including mandatory mediation and binding arbitration to resolve disputes among themselves. The Governor may use various dispute... | Lois McMahan (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
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