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 2498 1997–98 |
Recreational therapistsPersons practicing recreational therapy are required to register as counselors under state law. Applicants may register as recreational therapists if employing recreational therapy as a modality. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2505 1997–98 |
Independent science panelFinds that by creating an independent science panel, funds for salmon recovery will be spent in a cost-effective manner and local innovations that prove to be successful can be shared throughout the state. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2517 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. Applies to taxes levied for collection in 1999 and thereafter. | Mike Cooper (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2520 1997–98 |
K-12 facility constrctn/taxAuthorizes a tax exemption on the state share of labor and services on K-12 facility construction. | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2404 1997–98 |
Unfair competition suitsThe limit on treble damages that the superior court may award in cases involving violations of the CPA is increased from $10,000 to $35,000. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2415 1997–98 |
Warm water game fish surchrgRevises RCW 77.44.030 to provide that the annual fee for a game fish surcharge is waived for: (1) Persons under fifteen years old; and (2) residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces with... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2420 1997–98 |
Extended umployment benefitsRevises RCW 50.22.090 to extend unemployment benefit payments in rural natural resources impact areas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1100 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsProvides that, effective July 1, 1997, the retirement allowance under RCW 43.43.260 and 43.43.270(2) shall not be less than twenty dollars per month for each year of service. Decodifies RCW 43.43.275 and 43.43.277. | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1101 1997–98 |
Vol fire fightr death beneftA payment of $152,000 will be provided to the surviving spouse of a volunteer fire fighter who dies as the result of injuries received in the performance of his or her duties. The benefit is to be paid from the Volunteer Fire... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1106 1997–98 |
Pension fund investmnt earnRevises RCW 43.84.092 to authorize the pension fund account to receive investment earnings. | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1131 1997–98 |
Domestic violence penaltiesPrivileged Communication: A privilege is created for communications made by a victim to a domestic violence counselor or advocate. "Domestic violence counselor or advocate" is defined as the employee or volunteer from a... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1144 1997–98 |
Employmnt & training fundsAppropriates the sum of four million eight hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, and transfers for the biennium ending June 30, 1999, from the revenues collected under RCW 50.24.018 to the... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1145 1997–98 |
Work force employment/trainRequires that revenues from the tax imposed under RCW 50.24.018 that exceed the limit that may be deposited in the employment and training trust fund are to be deposited in the unemployment insurance trust fund. Repeals RCW... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1153 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentencingDeclares an intent to ensure that the penalties imposed for rape and indecent liberties are significant and that the victims of rape and indecent liberties will be better able to lead lives free of fear knowing that the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1160 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe number of members on the State Investment Board is increased from 14 to 15. The new voting member is a retired member of the Teachers = Retirement System. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1167 1997–98 |
Health care providr liabiltyDeclares that a health care provider, as defined in RCW 48.43.005, is not liable for the decision of a third-party payer or others not to pay for or provide reimbursement for health care services recommended by the health care... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1173 1997–98 |
Economic development boardThe Washington State Economic Development Board (Board) is created. The Board is responsible for the development of a long-term state economic development strategy. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1177 1997–98 |
School levy & bond authorztnProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1180 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender sentencingRevises juvenile offender sentencing provisions. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1199 1997–98 |
Oil & gas exploratn moratoriMakes the moratorium on oil and gas exploration and production off the Washington coast permanent. Repeals RCW 43.143.040. | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1206 1997–98 |
Vocatnl student leadrshp orgThe Legislature recognizes the necessity of maintaining and promoting vocational student leadership organizations as an integral component of vocational technical education programs. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1213 1997–98 |
Breast-feedingThe Legislature finds and declares that breast milk may be healthier for babies than formula milk. The Legislature also finds and declares that some women might not choose to breast-feed their babies because they are... | Jeralita "Jeri" Costa (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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