Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5325 1997–98 |
County land transfersThe county legislative authority in counties with a population less than 1.5 million persons may apply to the Board of Natural Resources to transfer forest lands back to the county until the year 2017. The Board of Natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5327 1997–98 |
Habitat incentive programPrivate landowners may participate in a habitat incentives programs for food fish or game fish habitat improvement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife if they own less than 1,000 total acres. The department is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5650 1997–98 |
Cities/water & sewer distsBy resolution, the board of commissioners of a water or sewer district may determine that it is in the district's best interest for the city to assume jurisdiction of the district. None of the territory or assessed valuation... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 426, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5671 1997–98 |
Agency issuancesAgency issuances are defined to include rules and any other written document that is of general applicability and available to the public. Issuances ad advisory only, unless they are adopted as rules under the APA or exempt... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5688 1997–98 |
Property management/B&O taxB&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a property management company for the payment of gross wages or benefits to on-site personnel from property management trust accounts that are required to be maintained by law. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5701 1997–98 |
Commercial soil amendmentsBy-products of wood manufacturing are included in the definition of commercial fertilizer. Any person proposing to distribute a by-product of a wood manufacturing process as a soil amendment is required to have a commercial... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5750 1997–98 |
Property insur rate filingsCommercial property casualty policies may be issued prior to filing the rates and forms with the commissioner. Commercial property casualty rates and forms must be filed within 30 days of issuing the policies. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 428, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 6094 1997–98 |
Growth managementRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 429, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1592 1997–98 |
Small water districts/tax exThe following water distribution businesses are exempt from public utility and B&O taxes through July 1, 2003: C water districts that: (1) serve fewer than 1,500 connections; and (2) charge water rates in excess of 125 percent... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1850 1997–98 |
Long-term care servicesA joint legislative committee on long-term care oversight is created. It includes four members of the House of Representatives and four members of the Senate. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 392, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5028 1997–98 |
County treasury managementThe costs recovered in foreclosure proceedings for collection of delinquent local improvement assessments and water-sewer district liens must include administrative costs. The role of the treasurer to implement on a daily... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 393, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5034 1997–98 |
Gambling/charitable organztnThe requirement of 15 bona fide active board members is changed to nine. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 394, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5195 1997–98 |
Discount program membershipA new B&O rate (.471%) is created for businesses that sell memberships in a A qualifying discount program. @ A B&O exemption is provided for sales of memberships when the membership materials are delivered out of state. A... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 408, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5253 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing licensesA fishing license is not required for residents or nonresidents under the age of 15. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5563 1997–98 |
Credit unionsSeveral changes are made to the Washington Credit Union Act. Many definitions are deleted and new definitions are added. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 397, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5590 1997–98 |
Biosolids management programThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish annual fees for administering the biosolids permitting program. Fees are determined by the number of residences served by the permittee's biosolids management program. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5676 1997–98 |
Real estate appraisersThe definition of brokers price opinion is changed by removing the requirement that a brokers price opinion serve as a listing, sale, purchase, or rental purpose. The requirement of limiting issuance of a brokers price opinion... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5741 1997–98 |
Condominium offering statmntAn addition is made to the list of items that must be included in a public offering statement by the seller of a condominium. The addition is a brief description of permitted uses and use restrictions which pertain to both the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 400, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5831 1997–98 |
Venue of actions/countiesActions are commenced only in the county being sued, or in the county where the defendant resides. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 401, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5915 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5927 1997–98 |
Higher education financingTuition is increased annually by the per capita personal income growth rate or by 4 percent within the cost of instruction percentages listed below, whichever is the lowest amount. New categories of students are created for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 6046 1997–98 |
Universal telecomm serviceBy January 1, 1998, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to study and make recommendations on the future of providing universal service telecommunications services in the state. The study is to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |