Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5904 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuition waiversThe maximum amount of estimated operating fee revenue which Central Washington University may waive is increased from 8 percent to 10 percent. The maximum amount for Washington State University is increased to 21 percent and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5905 1997–98 |
Aquatic weed controlTen or more owners abutting a lake may petition the superior court for an order authorizing other lake management objectives, in addition to regulating outflow. The other objectives may include aquatic vegetation control,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5906 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues to educatnRevises provisions relating to state lottery revenues to require additional deposits in the education account created by the act. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5907 1997–98 |
Lottery account useRetailer commissions, game production services and advertising expenses are moved into the appropriated lottery administrative account. In the current biennium, these items total about $95 million. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5908 1997–98 |
Parental rights terminationThe "aggravated circumstances" for filing of an expedited termination of parental rights are expanded and modified. The following new offenses are added to the list of criminal offenses: (1) Sale of Purchase of a Minor Child;... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5909 1997–98 |
Unused highway land leasesThe Department of Transportation is required, within 30 days of an application for lease for department property, to post a notice at the lease site, provide notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area and to... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5910 1997–98 |
Constructn statute of reposeClarifies that the construction statute of repose's beneficiaries specifically include persons that must be registered under RCW 18.27.020 or licensed under RCW 19.28.120. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5911 1997–98 |
Printers/B & O taxProvides that, upon every person engaging within this state in the business of printing; as to such persons, the amount of tax with respect to such business shall be equal to the gross income of the business multiplied by... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5912 1997–98 |
Printed sales messages/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for the sale or use of printed sales messages that are printed to the special order of the purchaser; mailed or delivered by the seller, the seller's agent, or a mailing house acting... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5913 1997–98 |
Emergency communicatns/taxAuthorizes imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5914 1997–98 |
Subscription periodicals/taxProvides tax exemptions for sales, use, and distribution of magazines and periodicals by subscription. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5916 1997–98 |
Superior court judges assn.Superior court judges are not subject to any mandatory dues or assessments as a condition of membership in the Superior Court Judges Association. The Office of the Administrator for the Courts is directed to provide all... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5917 1997–98 |
Deadly force against intrudrProvides that an occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of this act is immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5918 1997–98 |
Long-term careLicensing inspections are required of boarding homes and adult family homes by state agencies. These inspections must include interviews with a percentage of residents and family members or their representatives, in addition... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5920 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemProvides that veterans discharged under honorable conditions and individuals serving on active duty in the United States armed forces may purchase a veterans remembrance emblem or campaign medal emblem. The emblem is to be... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5921 1997–98 |
Gov. official malfeasanceDeclares that "government malfeasance" means an act of a public servant that constitutes tampering with a witness as defined in RCW 9A.72.120, tampering with physical evidence as defined in RCW 9A.72.150, or official... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5926 1997–98 |
Health insurance poolCoverage provided by the Basic Health Plan must not be deemed substantially equivalent to that offered by the Washington State Health Insurance Pool (WSHIP). | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5928 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands managementDeclares that facilities and uses that exist in order to support a water-dependent use, such as parking areas for marinas and boat launches, and support services for marine terminals and ferry terminals, are considered... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5929 1997–98 |
Ed employees retiremnt systmName Change . The Teachers = Retirement System is renamed the Washington Educational Employees = Retirement System (WEERS). The names of Teachers = Retirement System Plan II and Teachers = Retirement System Plan III (TRS III)... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5931 1997–98 |
PIP insuranceRepeals RCW 48.22.005, 48.22.085, 48.22.090, 48.22.095, 48.22.100, and 48.22.105. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5932 1997–98 |
B & O tax impact studyDirects the department of revenue to perform a study to: (1) Analyze the relative business and occupation tax burden on the retail industry in comparison with other industry sectors; (2) analyze the economic impacts of any... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5933 1997–98 |
Dangerous dogsThe definition of A dangerous dog @ is changed to include a dog that approaches a person in a menacing manner, or that appears ready to attack a person. Provisions relating to potentially dangerous dogs are deleted. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5934 1997–98 |
Special districts/GMA planProvides that "special district" means school districts, fire protection districts, and water-sewer districts. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5937 1997–98 |
Public water system definedProvides that "public water system" means any system with more than fifteen connections providing piped water for human consumption, including any collection, treatment, storage, or distribution facilities under control of the... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5940 1997–98 |
Sex offensesRevises RCW 9.94A.120 relating to sex offenses. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |