Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2779 1997–98 |
Economic dev finance authrtyThe Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) outstanding bond debt limit is increased from $250 million to $500 million. The authority to issue bonds for the WEDFA programs is extended from June 30, 2000 to... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2784 1997–98 |
Water works recipientsThe authority of PUDs to provide water to people outside the district is clarified. PUDs may provide water to inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, regardless of whether they are in the PUD's district. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2797 1997–98 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclThe number of public members on the Natural Heritage Advisory Council is increased from four members to five. This yields a 15-member committee composed of five experts, five public members from various regions in the state,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2837 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept proprtyThe Legislature finds that the Department of Fish and Wildlife manages property in the state where the department no longer uses the property for fish hatchery operations and where the location of the property impedes further... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2907 1997–98 |
Small claims case appealThe process of transmitting the record of proceedings to the court hearing the appeal is clarified. A requirement that the entire record of proceedings be forwarded to the court hearing the appeal is added, and the ability to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2973 1997–98 |
Cigarette seizure & forfeitrThe Liquor Control Board, along with the Department of Revenue, is authorized to process forfeiture actions involving seized property. Such action includes conducting hearings that arise over claims involving seized property. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6168 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is directed to adopt by rule a temporary worker building code, in conformance with the housing standards of WISHA, and other guidelines in the bill. It must be a separate code from the state version of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6223 1997–98 |
State tax board filingsThe postmark date is the date of filing for all notices of appeal. The board sends a copy of the notice of appeal to all named parties within 30 days. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6258 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsTechnical changes are made to make the statutes conform to the Legislature's intent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6299 1997–98 |
Unlawful issuance of checksIn an unlawful check case, a plaintiff is allowed to bring suit in the county where the defendant resides or in any division of the judicial district where the check was issued or where the check was presented as payment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6323 1997–98 |
Forest land adverse possessnAdverse possessors of forest lands, defined as land used for growing and harvesting timber, must show, by clear and convincing evidence, that they have erected substantial improvements on the lands and made use to the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6398 1997–98 |
Voting system testsThe requirement that an acceptance test be one that is prescribed by the Secretary of State is removed; and equipment can be the same as, rather than identical to, that which is certified. The Office of the Secretary of State... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1012 1997–98 |
Highway bondsThe bond authorization for the Special Category A C @ program is increased by $60 million, from $240 million to $300 million. This additional bond authorization is applied to projects in the Special Category A C @ program. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1027 1997–98 |
State official mailng/broadcState officials, other than legislators, are prohibited from using public funds to mail letters to constituents during the 12-month period around their election to an office that are identical with restrictions on legislators... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1038 1997–98 |
County auditr documnt rcrdngA number of changes are made to the recording of documents with county auditors. The nature of various recordings is altered. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1040 1997–98 |
Candidates' order on ballotsThe order of candidates = names on all primary ballots is no longer rotated. The filing officer determines the order of candidates = names by lot. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1046 1997–98 |
Child personl floatatn devicNo person may operate, or permit to be operated, a vessel under 19 feet in length unless each child nine years of age or younger on the vessel wears a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Enforcement of this... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1055 1997–98 |
Undergraduate fellowshipsThe Washington Undergraduate Fellowship Trust Fund Program is created. Through the program, the Legislature intends to help Washington's state-supported institutions of higher education fund fellowships for needy or... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1065 1997–98 |
Insurance corp documnt filngThe requirement that corporate documents be filed in both the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Office of the Secretary of State by insurance companies is changed to require processing through the Insurance... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1075 1997–98 |
School attendance/jurisdictnDistrict and municipal courts are granted original concurrent jurisdiction with the juvenile court over all proceedings involving truancy petitions. District and municipal courts may agree to exercise that jurisdiction but are... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1077 1997–98 |
Proof of identityAny person or entity, other than those exempt, who issues an identification card that purports to identify the holder as a resident of this or any other state and that contains a name, photograph, and date of birth, must label... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1087 1997–98 |
Public consumption of liquorOpening a liquor container or consuming liquor in public is made a class 2 civil infraction. The maximum fine is $125. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1093 1997–98 |
Election lawsA variety of changes are made to election laws, both technical and substantive. The maximum fine for using registered voter data for commercial advertising or solicitation is increased from $5,000 to $10,000. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |