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 2424 1995–96 |
Fermented apple ciderIn lieu of the base tax on table wine, cider is to be taxed at the base rate of 3.59 cents/liter. The "cider" taxed in this manner contains not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 7 percent of alcohol by volume and is made... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2449 1995–96 |
Water resource managementAn eight-member Joint Select Committee on Water Resources is created and is composed of two members from each political party caucus in both houses. A Senator and a member of the House are elected by the committee membership... | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2505 1995–96 |
Hay, alfalfa, seed/B & O taxThe bailing, compressing, or cubing of hay or alfalfa for sale or use as feed stock is excluded from the definition of manufacturing for purposes of imposing the business and occupation (B&O) tax. The B&O tax rate for the... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2654 1995–96 |
WISHA citations limitationThe Department of Labor and Industries may not issue a citation to an employer for a violation of a safety or health standard under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act if the employer demonstrates all of the... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2701 1995–96 |
Water rights adjudicationReferees appointed by the court, rather than the Department of Ecology, are responsible for conducting certain water rights proceedings. The referee may not be an employee of any party to the proceeding. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2723 1995–96 |
Agricultural activitiesTo provide guidance in determining when operations related to agricultural products are to be regulated under WISHA as agricultural operations under agricultural safety standards, and when they are to be regulated as other... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| HB 2780 1995–96 |
Private school liablty insurPrivate schools are authorized to form joint self-insurance programs. These programs develop self-insurance plans that provide general liability coverage to member private schools that choose to participate in the program. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | 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 2945 1995–96 |
Casino managemnt entities/txThe B&O tax rate for businesses operating casino management services is set at 2 percent. This rate applies to businesses certified by the state and providing services for casino gambling activity that includes financing,... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | 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 2322 1995–96 |
Workers' comp exemptionsThe parent of a person at least 18 years of age but under age 21 may elect to exclude the parent's employment of that person from industrial insurance coverage if the person being excluded is employed by the parent in... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 6, 1996 |
| HB 2125 1995–96 |
Interstate bankingWashington authorizes interstate branching on June 1, 1996. Washington banks are authorized to operate branches in other states. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 2, Laws of 1996 |
Feb 27, 1996 |
| HB 1485 1995–96 |
Vlntr fire dept tax exemptnA volunteer fire department that does not provide any remuneration or reimbursement to any commissioner, fire fighter, or staff is exempt from retail sales and use taxes for all of its acquisitions. | Betty Morris (D-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 1851 1995–96 |
Beer tax increasesThe bill eliminates future tax rate increases on beer for the health services account. The scheduled increases in the other taxes are not changed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2213 1995–96 |
Property tax reformA property tax deferral program is created for homeowners of all ages. A homeowner may choose to defer the amount of property tax that exceeds 6 percent of disposable income, not to exceed $2,500 per year. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2544 1995–96 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose The statement of purpose for regulating contractor registration is replaced with a new purpose statement. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2596 1995–96 |
Attorneys' fees awardsCertain private party defendants who prevail in civil lawsuits brought by the state are entitled to recovery of their reasonable expenses and attorneys' fees. Eligible defendants are limited to those who are not public... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2700 1995–96 |
Water rightsA statement of claim for a water right in the state registry and the provisions of a water right certificate are each prima facie evidence of all aspects of the water right in any proceeding involving the water right. The... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 13, 1996 |
| HB 2874 1995–96 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings : The bill makes a finding that the Department of Ecology has administered its wastewater discharge program in a manner that does not equitably allocate the costs of water pollution control among point and non-point... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 12, 1996 |
| HB 2379 1995–96 |
Stream restoration/tax credtA property tax credit is provided against taxes on certain categories of land for improving streams, rivers, and riparian areas. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2898 1995–96 |
Property tax increase limitThe 106 percent limit is changed to the lesser of (a) 106 percent or (b) 100 percent plus the percentage change in the United States Consumer Price Index. The change is first effective for 1997 property taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 6, 1996 |
| HB 2765 1995–96 |
Animal health products/taxVaccinations, antibiotics, worming compounds, and similar health products for animals sold to farmers for the purpose of producing an agricultural product for sale at wholesale or retail are exempt from retail sales and use taxation. | David Chappell (D-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2877 1995–96 |
Integrated pest managementEach of the following must implement integrated pest management practices when carrying out their duties related to pest control: the departments of Agriculture, Ecology, Fish and Wildlife, Transportation, Natural Resources,... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |
| HB 2488 1995–96 |
L & I dept. investigationsUnder the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, public fire department employers have a duty to provide the safest workplace reasonably attainable under the conditions to which employees will be exposed, instead of a... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Feb 1, 1996 |
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