Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6186 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationThree new definitions are provided establishing certificates of permit, inspection certificates, and self-inspection certificates. The certificate of permit enables owners of livestock to verify ownership of livestock but is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 7901 1997–98 |
Charter schools J.S.The intent clause states that the Legislature intends to authorize the establishment of charter schools to provide a unique setting for learning and additional public school choices. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1110 1997–98 |
Columbia/Snake water approprThe administrative rule that established a moratorium on processing water right applications for the withdrawal of waters from the Columbia River is voided. The moratorium on processing water right applications form the Snake... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1111 1997–98 |
Water rightsA person who placed surface or groundwater to beneficial use for irrigation or stock watering purposes before January 1, 1993, for which a permit or certificate was not issued by the Department of Ecology (DOE) or its... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1118 1997–98 |
Water rights claim filingNew Claim Filing Period . A new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1997, and ends at midnight on June 30, 1998. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 440, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1272 1997–98 |
Water conservancy boardsWater conservancy boards may be formed to establish a water transfer exchange through which any person who owns or holds a water right may list the right for sale or transfer. Formation. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 441, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1458 1997–98 |
Vehicle/vessel licensingAll references to display area requirement are removed to reflect changes made by the Legislature in previous sessions. DOL = s authority to deny an application to a person attempting to conceal his or her true identity... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 432, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1647 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe program is revised that permits baccalaureate institutions to waive the nonresident tuition differential for students participating in exchange agreements with colleges and universities in other states. The baccalaureate... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1657 1997–98 |
Solid waste disposal feesThe UTC is directed to pass-through disposal, transfer, and transport charges for affiliated companies when fixing the rates charged by a solid waste collection company. The total cost of disposal, transfer, and transport with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1819 1997–98 |
Financl institutn complianceState and federally chartered financial institutions are given a compliance review privilege. Generally, this privilege applies to self-critical analysis of a financial institution that ascertains, monitors, or remedies... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1826 1997–98 |
Moneys from public landsFor moneys due to counties from the forest board transfer and purchase lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed within seven working days of receipt of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 448, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2050 1997–98 |
Water rights impairmentWater right applications which have not been approved are not to be construed as being impaired by a request to transfer or amend an established water right. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2054 1997–98 |
Water resource managementWRIA Planning . The county with the area residing within a WRIA may choose to initiate local water resource planning for WRIA. If planning is conducted for WRIA, one planning unit for WRIA is to be appointed as follows: $ one... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 442, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2096 1997–98 |
Oil spill prevention programThe director of the Department of Ecology must consolidate all of the agency = s oil spill prevention, planning, and response activities into one division within the department to be managed by a single administrator with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2117 1997–98 |
Social card games/taxThe maximum tax rate that local governments may impose on gross revenue generated by social card games is reduced from 20 percent to 10 percent. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2255 1997–98 |
Capital budgetThe state capital budget for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium (SSB 6063) is amended to add three projects totaling $10 million: (1) $4.7 for the housing assistance program; (2) $4.6 for Heritage Park; and (3) $0.7 for community... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2259 1997–98 |
Operating budgetThe 1997-99 Omnibus Appropriations Act is passed, making appropriations for the 1997-99 biennium. The state general fund total is $18.994 billion. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 454, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5030 1997–98 |
Lake water/landscape irrigtnA specific process is created by which the Department of Ecology must determine if there is enough water in lakes and reservoirs over 20,000 surface acres located west of the crest of the Cascades to allow single-family... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5074 1997–98 |
Warehouse/grain tax incentvsThe following warehouse operations are determined to be eligible to receive state tax incentives: wholesalers, third party warehousers, grain elevator operators and retailers who own or operate a distribution center. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5079 1997–98 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings are made regarding the benefits of allowing the private preparation of draft wastewater discharge permits. The Department of Ecology must determine for each application for a new or modified wastewater permit whether... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5082 1997–98 |
Minor mental health treatmntThe processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary outpatient and inpatient treatment, (2) parent-initiated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |