Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5973 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5974 1997–98 |
Political campaign financingProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5975 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5977 1997–98 |
Water transfersThe season of use provided in a water right to either surface or ground water may be changed if approved by the Department of Ecology after determining that other existing rights, including minimum flows, will not be impaired.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5978 1997–98 |
Essential health servicesIncludes medical rehabilitation and chiropractic services as essential health services of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5979 1997–98 |
Steelhead management plansRequires open public meetings on steelhead trout management plans. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5981 1997–98 |
World language and cultureFinds that the significant increase of trade and commerce and interaction between the United States and other countries makes it imperative that action be taken to ensure that Washington state increases the number of... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5982 1997–98 |
State purchasing contractsFinds that it is not in the long-term best interest of the people of Washington to spend tax dollars on goods produced, whether international or domestic, in whole or part by forced labor, or indentured labor under penal... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5985 1997–98 |
Telecommunctns univrsl servcBy December 31, 1997, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt and place into effect rules that establish a universal service fund, including selecting an administrator of the fund. The... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5986 1997–98 |
Detergent phosphorus contentProvides that after July 1, 1998, a person may not sell or distribute for sale a dishwashing detergent that contains 0.5 percent or more phosphorous by weight. Does not apply to the sale or distribution of detergents for... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5987 1997–98 |
Girls' athletics conferenceDirects the office of the superintendent of public instruction to sponsor a conference for health professionals, teachers, parents, administrators, persons involved in community sports programs, and other interested parties on... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5988 1997–98 |
Vegetation height regulationAuthorizes each city or county to adopt development regulations governing the height of vegetation in areas the city or county has determined to be view-sensitive based upon local valuations and assessments. Authorizes each... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5989 1997–98 |
Juvenile tobacco violatorsDeclares that a juvenile court has jurisdiction over the alleged infraction if committed by a juvenile under sixteen years of age. If the alleged infraction is committed by a juvenile sixteen years of age or older, the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5990 1997–98 |
UCC letters of creditRevises provisions relating to letters of credit under the uniform commercial code. Declares that this act applies to a letter of credit that is issued on or after the effective date of this act. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5992 1997–98 |
Municipal water rights transRevises provisions relating to municipal water rights transfer authority and relinquishment protection. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5993 1997–98 |
Sick leave transferDeclares that the rules of the personnel resources board shall provide for: (1) The transfer of accrued sick leave for employees who transfer employment to or from educational service districts under chapter 28A.310 RCW; and... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5994 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationA A contractor @ includes any registered or unregistered person, firm, or corporation. Notice . A contractor whose registration has been suspended or revoked is prohibited from participating or advertising to do work as a contractor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5995 1997–98 |
Mental illness health covrgeDeclares that "serious mental illness" means the following psychiatric illnesses as defined by the American Psychiatric Association in the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) IV-R: (1) Schizophrenia; (2) paranoid and other... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5996 1997–98 |
Contractor registratn bondsA contractor = s surety bond and insurance are continuous until canceled or a judgment has been filed against the bond. The bond amount for an applicant who is a general contractor is $6,000, and the bond amount for a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6000 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a compulsive gambling education and awareness program. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget to... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6001 1997–98 |
Community-based respnse systThe department provides, by contract, alternative response systems within each region of the state. The department ensures there is at least two sites in each of its six administrative regions. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6003 1997–98 |
Seattle Reign license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to create the Sue Durrant-Seattle Reign license plates. In addition to all fees and taxes required to be paid upon registration and renewal of a motor vehicle, the holder of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6005 1997–98 |
GuardianshipThe law is clarified that only the alleged incapacitated person, and no one else, is entitled to a jury trial. One of the conditions rendering a person disqualified from serving as a guardian is restated to be conviction of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6008 1997–98 |
School traffic safety enforcMakes a violation a misdemeanor offense. Allows an officer to enforce the law even if the officer does not personally witness the commission of the crime. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |