Steve Conway
Senator
· Democrat
· District 29
· most recent term 2025–26
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681
Bills as prime sponsor
173
of those became law
4,253
Bills co-sponsored
25,089
Recorded votes
1.1%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2995 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| HB 2942 1997–98 |
Corrctnl emply collctv bargnRevises RCW 41.56.030 to extend collective bargaining for correctional employees to smaller counties. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2948 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp applicationThe Commissioner of Employment Security is authorized to allow an initial application for unemployment insurance benefits to be made in a form other than in writing as determined by the Commissioner. RULES AUTHORITY: The bill... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2961 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insur discriminProhibits discrimination by insurance companies against victims of abuse and shelters for the protection of subjects of abuse. Finds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| HB 2913 1997–98 |
Private school emply recordsRequires record checks for employees of approved private schools who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children. Makes an appropriation of five hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2923 1997–98 |
Inmate work program actvtiesThe legislature intends that laws governing public works, contractor registration, professional and occupational licensing, and industrial safety and health apply to inmate work programs and labor. RULES AUTHORITY: The bill... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2835 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersMobile Home Park Registration . A mobile home parks may not operate without being registered with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2852 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessA business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption is provided to a new small business that has gross receipts of less than $5 million per year and is located in an economically distressed area. The business is exempt from all B&O... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2870 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingThe use of funds for projects funded from the Education Savings Account may include training Effective Date: Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed. Fiscal Note: Not requested. | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2873 1997–98 |
Sex offender residenceThe term A schools @ is expanded to include any post-secondary school of education including colleges, universities, and vocational educational schools. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2874 1997–98 |
Law enforcemnt training fndsMakes an appropriation of one hundred forty-one thousand dollars from the state general fund to the criminal justice training commission. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2875 1997–98 |
Part-time employee equityRequires that every employer who offers benefits to any of its full-time employees shall offer the same benefits to all part-time employees on a prorated basis by prorating the employer's share of the premium contribution.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2878 1997–98 |
Health care enrollment infoRequires that, no later than September 1, 1998, the secretary of social and health services, the administrator of the state health care authority, and the superintendent of public instruction shall implement a children's... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2895 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDirects the department to investigate the conviction record, pending charges, and dependency record information, pursuant to chapter 43.43 RCW, of all providers who are authorized for payment for in-home or relative child care... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2896 1997–98 |
Minimum wage increasedProvides procedures for increasing the state minimum wage rate to six dollars and fifty cents an hour by the year 2000 with inflation increases thereafter without addressing deductions from or credits against employees' wages... | Jeff Gombosky (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2762 1997–98 |
Truant students/driving privProvides that the department of licensing shall not consider an application of any minor under the age of eighteen years for a driver's license if the applicant is a student subject to this act unless the department is... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2798 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation (B&O) tax credits is authorized. Any person with a B&O tax liability may purchase tax credits. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2799 1997–98 |
Pipefitter/fuel gas installrRequires a certificate of competency as a journeyman pipefitter before an individual engages in the trade of pipefitting. Requires a certificate of competency as a journeyman plumber, journeyman pipefitter, or fuel gas piping... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2803 1997–98 |
GMA compliance timelinesThe deadlines for adopting comprehensive plans and development regulations under the GMA are extended. A county or city required to plan under the GMA that is making reasonable progress towards adopting its plan and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| HB 2814 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
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