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 1515 1997–98 |
Tax evasion penaltiesDeclares that it is unlawful for a person or corporation: (1) To knowingly make or cause to be made a false statement or representation of a material fact in a report, form, other written document, or electronic transmittal in... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1516 1997–98 |
[Unemply/wrkrs comp reportngBeginning with reports due in calendar year 1988, employers must make industrial insurance premium and unemployment insurance contribution reports on a form jointly adopted by the Department of Labor and Industries and the... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1519 1997–98 |
Bereavement leaveThe Washington state personnel resources boards is to adopt rules, consistent with the state = s civil service law, regarding state employee bereavement leave for a death in the family. Such leave is to consist of two working... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1526 1997–98 |
jail construction/depreciatnA county may not include in a charge for jail services, that is imposed on a city or town, any portion of the cost of its jail facilities that was funded with moneys obtained from the additional one-tenth of 1 percent sales... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1530 1997–98 |
Truck rearview mirrorsRequires every truck equipped with a cube-style, walk-in cargo box up to eighteen feet long used in the delivery of goods and services to be equipped with an additional rear crossview mirror located at the top left rear corner... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1542 1997–98 |
Workers' comp order reconsidIf an employer requests reconsideration of a Department of Labor and Industries' industrial insurance order in favor of an injured worker, the time-loss or medical aid benefits granted to the worker by the order must continue... | Grace Cole (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1543 1997–98 |
Juvenile violence preventionThe Legislature finds that community deterioration and family disintegration are increasing problems in the state. One clear indicator of this damage is juvenile crime and violence. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1544 1997–98 |
Homelessness prevention progDeclares the goals of the program are to: (1) Provide temporary emergency mortgage loans or rental assistance loans on behalf of very low-income households on a state-wide basis who are unable to make mortgage, property tax,... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1546 1997–98 |
Youthbuilt programThe Washington Youthbuild Program is revised to: (1) Allow greater local flexibility in selecting eligible participants; (2) Increase amounts to cover the administrative costs of the local Youthbuild program; (3) Direct the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1555 1997–98 |
Child bicycle safetyProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, it is a traffic infraction: (1) For a person under the age of sixteen years to operate or ride upon a bicycle on a state highway, county road, city street, public trail or pathway, or... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1556 1997–98 |
Employees/school conf attendEach employer and local school district must develop a policy allowing parents or guardians of children in public schools to attend school conferences and meetings. The policy must be developed mutually by employers and employees. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1583 1997–98 |
Discharge of employeesThe department must incorporate into any current wage and hour poster provided to employers information stating that upon the written request of a discharged employee, an employer has an obligation to furnish the employee,... | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1595 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insuranceRequires that a person or entity engaged in the business of insurance or as a health carrier in this state shall not engage in any of the following acts or practices against a subject of abuse: (1) Knowingly denying coverage... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1608 1997–98 |
Medicare supplemental insurProvides that, beginning January 1, 1998, no medicare supplemental insurance policy or certificate providing coverage to any Washington resident may be issued if it denies or conditions the effectiveness of coverage during the... | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1616 1997–98 |
Maternity care accessThe First Steps program will provide services to eligible mothers and their children up to the child = s third birthday. Coverage for older children will be phased in over a three-year period. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1617 1997–98 |
L & I claims performnce audtThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is directed to conduct a performance audit of claims administration within the industrial insurance division of the Department of Labor and Industries. The performance... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1623 1997–98 |
Pharmacy services/insuranceSpecifies that every health plan delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed by a health carrier on and after January 1, 1998, that provides for payment of all or a portion of prescription costs, or reimbursement of... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1663 1997–98 |
School interpretersRequires demonstration of competencies for educational interpreters for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing students. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1689 1997–98 |
Small business tax reliefThe small business credit for the business and occupation tax is increased from $420 to $600 per year. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1722 1997–98 |
Retired/disabled health insuProvides that a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that provides a health plan for its employees shall permit retired and disabled employees and their dependents to continue participation in the plan subject... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1739 1997–98 |
Gambling gross receiptsDeclares that "gross receipts" includes only those amounts actually received from the gambling activity of punch boards and pull-tabs less prizes and the cost of the games. Takes effect January 1, 1998. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1741 1997–98 |
Social card gamesRevises RCW 9.46.0281 relating to social card games. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1742 1997–98 |
Punch boards & pull-tabsRevises RCW 9.46.110 to raise the limit on punch boards and pull-tabs to one dollar. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1744 1997–98 |
Corporate endangermentA new crime of corporate endangerment is created. A person is guilty of corporate endangerment if, while acting as a high managerial agent, the person approves an action of the corporation that endangers public health or... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1747 1997–98 |
Child care/employer tax crdtA business and occupation (B&O) tax credit is provided for state-approved, employer-provided child care benefits to employees. The tax credit is limited to a business with less than 50 employees or a consortium of businesses,... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
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