Gary Chandler
Representative
· Republican
· District 13
· most recent term 2001–02
2001–02 · House · R · LD 131999–00 · House · R · LD 131997–98 · House · R · LD 131995–96 · House · R · LD 131993–94 · House · R · LD 131991–92 · House · R · LD 13
231
Bills as prime sponsor
59
of those became law
1,158
Bills co-sponsored
8,891
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1592 1997–98 |
Small water districts/tax exThe following water distribution businesses are exempt from public utility and B&O taxes through July 1, 2003: C water districts that: (1) serve fewer than 1,500 connections; and (2) charge water rates in excess of 125 percent... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1866 1997–98 |
Environmental excellenceThe director of a state, regional, or local agency may enter into an environmental excellence program agreement (environmental agreement) with any person regulated under the environmental laws of the state. Existing legal... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1464 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsIt is clarified that the purpose of the law is to protect all agricultural, natural, and human resources from economic loss and adverse affects, not only economic loss to agriculture. The director of the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1729 1997–98 |
Irrigation dist. administrtnThe right to vote in irrigation districts of less than 200,000 acres is given to all corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and other legal entities formed pursuant to state laws... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1730 1997–98 |
Nonuse of water rightsIf federal or state laws prevent or restrict water use otherwise authorized under a water use permit, the Department of Ecology must extend the deadlines set in the permit for commencing work, completing work, and applying... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1817 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water demonstratnThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program in cooperation with the Department of Health. The demonstration program consists of five demonstration projects. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 2089 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationThe fee for inspecting cattle at mandatory inspection points is not reduced to 60 cents per head in July. It is set at 75 cents per head until February 1, 1998. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1433 1997–98 |
Correctnl facilities/leasesAn exception is created to the requirement that an initial lease for real property between a consortium of counties and DSHS may not exceed 20 years. The exception applies retroactively to the initial term of a lease entered... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 2013 1997–98 |
Ground water right develpmntIncreased specificity is provided in regard to construction of replacement or additional wells: 1)Additional or substitute wells must continue to tap the same ground water body as the original well; 2)It is clearly provided... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1008 1997–98 |
License plate issuanceSpecial license plates may be issued from currently existing series, but the creation of additional special license plate series is prohibited. Furthermore, following an initial issuance period of three years, the Department... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1457 1997–98 |
Dept of lic permits & certifAll statutory references to application fees are updated to $1.25. Conflicting language about travel trailers and campers is clarified to ensure that these trailers and campers can register for title purposes only. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1527 1997–98 |
Pesticides registrationStandards for recertification of pesticide dealers are established. In order to qualify for a continuing license every five years, a dealer must either accumulate training credits or meet examination requirements. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1419 1997–98 |
Solid waste permitsA local health department is authorized to renew a permit for an existing solid waste handling facility for a period of one to five years. The local health jurisdiction issuing the permit determines the duration of the permit. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1969 1997–98 |
Public water systemsThe Department of Health (DOH) and the Public Works Board (PWB) are directed to establish and maintain a program to use moneys in the drinking water assistance account in accordance with provisions under the federal SDWA. DOH,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1459 1997–98 |
Dept. of licensing licenseesProportional registration licensees, motor vehicle fuel licensees, special fuel licensees and aircraft fuel licensees are required to file notice of bankruptcy with DOL. The term A preceding year @ is defined to be in... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1467 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation securityOnly the Department of Natural Resources holds the performance security for surface mine reclamation. When acting in its capacity as a regulator, no state agency or local government may require a surface mining operation to... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1189 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploration moratoThe prohibition on coastal oil and gas exploration, development, and production is made permanent. The statute requiring the 1994 study is repealed. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1930 1997–98 |
Birth certificate copyingThe Department of Health is to adopt rules providing for the release of electronic copies of birth certificates with standards for security and confidentiality. All certified copies of birth certificates must be in a format... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2143 1997–98 |
Volunteer ambulance personnlAny city or town is authorized to adopt a resolution by a two-thirds vote of its full legislative body authorizing any of its members to serve as volunteer ambulance personnel and receive the same compensation, insurance, and... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 65, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1031 1997–98 |
Late-term abortions"Late-term" and "partial-birth" abortions are prohibited. Illegal performance of such an abortion is a class C felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
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