Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2900 1997–98 |
TANF grants calculationA feasibility study by the Department of Social and Health Services will report on the concept of pro rata grant reduction, its benefits, difficulties, and fiscal impact. The study includes examination of appropriate "good... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2901 1997–98 |
WorkFirst job searchNonexempt recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy families (TANF) participate in up to 12 weeks of initial job search. They are assisted with search activities and instructed on how to secure a job. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2960 1997–98 |
Solid waste recycling permtsSolid Waste Permitting Study : The Department of Ecology is directed to continue to refine the recommendations contained in the 1997 review of the state's solid waste system, and submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 1998. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 90, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2965 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe Crime Victims' Compensation Program is authorized to designate private attorneys as special assistant Attorneys General to pursue civil legal actions against criminal offenders and third parties for costs incurred by... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2990 1997–98 |
Boarding home accreditationA coalition of assisted living providers, long-term care consumer groups, and state regulatory agencies are required to develop a plan for implementing a pilot program for implementing the third party accreditation of boarding homes. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 3103 1997–98 |
Newborn screening/drug exposThe Department of Health is directed to consult with medical professionals to develop a screening criteria to use in identifying pregnant women who are at risk of conceiving a drug-affected baby. Similarly, the Department of... | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 5499 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 5517 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6139 1997–98 |
Amphetamine penaltiesA person convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with the intent to manufacture or deliver amphetamine is guilty of a B felony ranked at level VIII on the sentencing grid (21 to 27 months for a first offense).... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6149 1997–98 |
Regional fisheries enhancmntThe Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group Advisory Board must make recommendations on limiting overhead, restricting the number and salary of paid employees, and limiting or eliminating commissions to regional group employees.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6150 1997–98 |
Selective fishing methodsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must complete a selective fishing study in conjunction with treaty Indian tribes, non-Indian commercial fishers, and the recreational fishing industry. The study must present final... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6604 1997–98 |
Electric generatn equip/L&IThe Department of Labor and Industries can exempt by rule the testing, repair, modification, maintenance, or component installation work performed on premanufactured electric power generation equipment assemblies and control gear. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6605 1997–98 |
Artificial inseminatn liensThe duration of the lien obtained by owners of sires who provide breeding services is increased to 18 months from the date of service or from the date of birth of the offspring as the case may be. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6669 1997–98 |
Perpetual timber rightsFor the purposes of the state Forest Practices Act and in the case of an application of forest lands where timber rights have been transferred by a deed to a perpetual owner who is different from the landowner, the owner of... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| HB 2836 1997–98 |
Fish run recovery pilot projA pilot program is created in southwest Washington within the habitat area classified as evolutionarily significant unit 4 (ESU 4) by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to address steelhead recovery. The pilot... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 19, 1998 |
| HB 1248 1997–98 |
Fax filings to sec. of stateThe Secretary of State may accept faxed copies of any documents authorized or required to be filed by corporations, nonprofit corporations or associations, partnerships and limited liability companies, and professional service... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1250 1997–98 |
TrademarksAn application for a trademark may specify all goods and services, even if such goods and services are in different categories. The Secretary of State may charge a fee based on the number of categories. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1308 1997–98 |
Hazardous device handlingCertain activities of hazardous devices technicians are exempt from the explosives act, including the performance of normal and emergency operations, handling evidence, and operating specially designed emergency response... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1501 1997–98 |
Driver's license statutesRCW 46.20.265 is amended to clarify that reinstatement of a juvenile's privilege to drive following a revocation is subject to expiration of the revocation periods prescribed in statute. RCW 46.20.285 is amended to account for... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2355 1997–98 |
State park lands managementThe restrictions on the time period within which the commission must conduct public hearings are eliminated. Proceeds from the sale of park land are placed in a dedicated account to purchase other park lands. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2523 1997–98 |
Fire training activitiesA facility must be operated in a manner that minimizes, to the extent possible, the air contaminants generated during operation. Written approval is required from the department or local air pollution control authority prior... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 43, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2537 1997–98 |
Shellfish sanitary controlIf a person's certificate of approval or license to harvest, transport, process, cull, shuck, pack, or ship shellfish in commercial quantities or for sale for human consumption is suspended, revoked or denied because that... | Patty Butler (D-32) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 44, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2560 1997–98 |
Trust companiesForeign and national trust companies, as well as national banks and federal savings banks with out-of-state main offices, are prohibited from doing trust business in Washington under terms and conditions more favorable than... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2663 1997–98 |
Affiliated transactns/UTCThe requirement for prior commission approval of affiliated interest transactions is eliminated. Companies must continue to file verified copies of contracts with any affiliated interest prior to the effective date of the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |