Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1003 1997–98 |
Sr/disabled property tax defSpecial assessments are redefined as charges or obligations imposed on property specially benefitted. The language linking special assessments to local improvements is removed. | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 93, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1010 1997–98 |
Federal transportatn moneysFederal funds that are administered by DOT and are passed through to municipal corporations or political subdivisions of the state, and moneys that are received as total reimbursement for services provided by DOT to other... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1023 1997–98 |
Commuter ride sharingA vehicle that transports more than one group to and from work or an educational or other institution on a daily round trip basis, qualifies as a commuter ride sharing vehicle and is therefore eligible for the sales tax and... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1066 1997–98 |
State facilities maintenanceThe recent reforms to state agency maintenance planning, budgeting, and reporting practices are codified to ensure that they are sustained into the future. Information about the condition of facilities must be included in the... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1067 1997–98 |
Vehicle offenses/prosecutionThe state may prosecute a defendant for committing the crimes of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault if a death occurs, or hit-and-run injury accident if a death occurs, at any time after the commission of the offense. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1200 1997–98 |
Munic officers ethics codeA public hospital district may employ the spouse of a public hospital district commissioner without violating the municipal code of ethics if (1) the spouse was employed by the district before the initial election of the... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 98, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1271 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 99, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1278 1997–98 |
Malt liquor labelingThe term A lager @ may appear on labels of malt liquor products. The term includes all currently identified malt beverages such as beer, ale, lager beer, stout, and porter. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 100, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1300 1997–98 |
Financial institutns dept.Several technical changes are made relating to the Department of Financial Institutions. The term A rules and regulations @ is changed to A rules. @ Certain sections of the code are renumbered and introductions to definitional... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1393 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe time period for a victim of a crime to appeal a decision of the Department of Labor and Industries under the Crime Victims Compensation program is extended from 60 days to 90 days. An expressed provision is added to the... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 102, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1550 1997–98 |
Crim conduct/disablty retireA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 103, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1573 1997–98 |
Assistive technology useCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 104, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1636 1997–98 |
HarassmentCriminal harassment includes a threat to cause bodily injury immediately. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 105, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1678 1997–98 |
Mortgage brokersSeveral changes are made to the mortgage broker licensing statute. The requirement that licensed mortgage brokers include the term "licensed mortgage broker" in any advertising directed at the general public is removed. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 106, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1887 1997–98 |
WISHA advisory committeeA ten-member WISHA advisory board is appointed for three-year staggered terms by the director of Department of Labor and Industries. The committee comprises (1) four members representing employees; (2) four members... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1930 1997–98 |
Birth certificate copyingThe Department of Health is to adopt rules providing for the release of electronic copies of birth certificates with standards for security and confidentiality. All certified copies of birth certificates must be in a format... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2040 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compensatnCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2098 1997–98 |
Longshore/harbor worker compThe expiration of the United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Assigned Risk Plan is repealed. The program is continued indefinitely. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 110, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2142 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner is permitted to assign all or a portion of the remainder of an annuity to a third party. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5560 1997–98 |
Social card gamesThe definition of "social card games" is modified. A card room operator may be authorized to conduct card games such as house-banked or player-funded banked card games or other card games approved by the Gambling Commission. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5562 1997–98 |
Mentally ill invol commitmntWhen considering a continued commitment under a less restrictive alternative commitment after an initial 90-day commitment, evidence of repeated hospitalizations or law enforcement interventions related to the person's mental... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 112, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5603 1997–98 |
Student records accessibiltyThe federal parental access requirement and limitation on disclosure of educational records is added to state law. A student's parent or guardian has the right to review all the student's education records. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5621 1997–98 |
Child kidnappers/registratnThe following offenses are added to the list of offenses for which offenders must register: (a) Kidnaping 1 and 2 and unlawful imprisonment, where the victim is a minor and the offender is not the minor's parent; and (b)... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 113, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5626 1997–98 |
Game transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may reduce the fee for black bear and cougar transport tags. If the commission decides to make black bear and cougar tags available at no cost, then the commission may waive the requirement for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5642 1997–98 |
Puget Sound dungeness crabThe director may accept new applications for Puget Sound dungeness commercial crab fishing licenses when the number of licenses falls below 125. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 115, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |