Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5334 1997–98 |
Guaranty associatn assessmntInsurance companies that pay an assessment to the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association or the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association receive a tax credit against premium taxes owed for 100 percent... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5353 1997–98 |
Vehicle tax exemptionThe use tax exemption is extended from automobiles to include other vehicles such as motor cycles and mopeds. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5359 1997–98 |
Aircraft parts design/taxAn existing sales and use tax exemption is clarified for materials used in the design and development of aircraft parts, auxiliary aircraft equipment or aircraft modification for businesses with annual gross sales of less than... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5460 1997–98 |
Public funds/political activNo association, organization, or entity that derives more than 25 percent of its income from dues, assessments, or membership fees paid with public funds may provide any financing support or use of its facilities for or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5484 1997–98 |
Swimming pool regulationThe exemption from preconstruction design review, routine inspection, and permit or fee requirements under the Board of Health's water recreation facility rules is extended to any facility intended for the exclusive use of any... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5514 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Dry Pea and Lentil Commission is authorized to increase its assessment from the current rate of 1 percent up to 2 percent. Prior to the increase becoming effective, producers have to approve the increase through a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5554 1997–98 |
Deeds of trustThe Deed of Trust Act is amended to clarify and modernize its procedures, and reflect current practices. Substitution of a new trustee upon appointment by the beneficiary without requiring resignation of the existing trustee... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5559 1997–98 |
Coin-op car washes/taxationA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5721 1997–98 |
Bare-boat charters/tax exmptA sales and use tax exemption is provided for the purchase of vessels for use as bare boat charters. A bare boat charter business is one where the vessel is rented primarily to persons other than the owner. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5770 1997–98 |
Child welfare recordsThe confidentiality laws covering child welfare records are modified to allow greater disclosure of information. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 305, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5803 1997–98 |
Rules/electronic distributnAgencies may ask persons entitled to receive agency notices whether they would like to receive them electronically. If a person requests electronic distribution, distribution by electronic mail or fax may substitute for mailed copies. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5011 1997–98 |
Health care insur reportingLimited health care service contractors must maintain a minimum net worth of $500,000. Currently, registered limited health care service contractors are allowed to continue operating and meet this requirement incrementally by... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5179 1997–98 |
Nursing facility reimbursmntThe following areas considered in determining reimbursement rates are changed: The allowable cost for land on which new facilities are constructed is limited to the actual cost per square foot or the cost established by a... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 277, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5340 1997–98 |
Certificated emplyees/probatThe time frame governing the probation of a certificated school employee is modified. Options are created to reassign probationary employees for lack of subsequent performance improvements and provides for a study. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5354 1997–98 |
Capitol committee membersThe Secretary of State is added as a member of the State Capitol Committee. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5491 1997–98 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiThe court is required to use the standard of clear and convincing evidence to remove a child from the home on the basis that a manifest danger exists that the child will suffer serious abuse of neglect unless removed. A... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5538 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesAt the time of reporting a crime, or at the initial interview, child victims or child witnesses of violent crimes, sex crimes or child abuse and their parents must be informed of their rights not to have their address... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5565 1997–98 |
Election procedures reviewThe periodic review by the election review staff of the Office of Secretary of State must be conducted in conjunction with an election. The requirement that each county must periodically be reviewed not less than once every... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5715 1997–98 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsOrthotists and prosthetists are regulated at the level of licensure. These practitioners may only provide treatment using a new orthoses or prostheses under an order from an authorized health care practitioner. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |