Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1452 1997–98 |
Title insurersClarification is made between an abstract of title, a title policy, and a preliminary title report, commitment, or binder. An abstract of title is a written representation listing all recorded conveyances, instruments, or... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1658 1997–98 |
Electrc & gas co. securitiesWUTC is authorized to exempt from statutory requirements regarding WUTC oversight or regulation of security issuances (1) any security or class of securities for which a filing to WUTC is required by law; or (2) any electrical... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2093 1997–98 |
Family leaveThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to cease administration and enforcement of the state family leave law until the earlier of the following dates: -the | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5085 1997–98 |
Criminal conspiracy chargesIt is not a defense to a criminal conspiracy charge that the person with whom the accused is alleged to have conspired is a police officer or other government agent who does not intend that a crime be committed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5100 1997–98 |
Professional service corps.Shareholders of professional service corporations are allowed to transfer their shares to a qualified charitable trust. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5107 1997–98 |
Business corp. consentCorporate action may be authorized or taken by the non-unanimous written consent of the shareholders of a nonpublic company, where provision is made for such consent in the articles of incorporation. Provisions relating to... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5108 1997–98 |
IRAs/community propertyThe nonaccount holder spouse may transfer, at death, the community property interest in the account holder spouse's IRA to the nonaccount holder spouse's estate, testamentary trust, inter vivos trust, or other successor... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5109 1997–98 |
Limited liability companiesFormation and operation of one-member limited liability companies is authorized. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5113 1997–98 |
Vehicle/vessel license feesVehicle and vessel owners can obtain a refund on license tabs if the owner sells the vehicle or vessel before the beginning date of the registration period, so long as the owner returns the tabs new, unused, and never affixed. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5132 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesThe definition of school bus route stop is modified to mean a school bus stop as designated by a school district, without the necessity of submitting maps to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5142 1997–98 |
Collection of judgmentsCounty clerks may use the same means to collect civil judgments where the county is the creditor as are available against criminal defendants. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5183 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionA city may, by interlocal agreement, contract with the county to transfer jurisdiction and venue over a defendant held in a county jail outside the city limits to the district court. The same judicial services are provided by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5254 1997–98 |
Owner liability/recreatn usePublic or private landowners who allow members of the public to use their lands for purposes of skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel based activities, hang gliding, or paragliding are not liable for unintentional injuries... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5308 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThe Secretary of State (Secretary) is given the responsibility to adopt rules pertaining to when a certificate may be suspended or revoked. Provisions are added specifying when the Secretary may suspend or revoke a... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5401 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnPublic utility district commissioner salaries are raised as follows: Over $15 million -From $500/month to $1,000/month. A resolution could raise salary up to $1,300/month $2 to $15 million -From $350/month to $700/month. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5520 1997–98 |
Witness intimidationThe current and prospective witnesses protected from intimidation include: (1) a person endorsed as a witness, (2) a person whom the person making the threats believes may be called as a witness, and (3) a person whom the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5672 1997–98 |
Drug-free zones/publ housingPublic housing projects designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1821 1997–98 |
B & O tax rate categoriesB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1998, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 14, 1997 |
| HB 1320 1997–98 |
State insectThe Common Green Darner dragonfly is designated the official state insect of the state of Washington. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 10, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |
| SB 5734 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. A study of levy equalization by the fiscal committees of the Legislature is required with a completion date of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 5758 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionRural 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 5984 1997–98 |
Power generator installatnsManufacturers of power generators and their employees are not required to obtain an electrical contractor = s license or electrical journeyman/specialty certificate while installing, maintaining or repairing premanufactured... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| HB 1031 1997–98 |
Late-term abortions"Late-term" and "partial-birth" abortions are prohibited. Illegal performance of such an abortion is a class C felony. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1871 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle coveragAn underinsured motorist automobile insurance policy may require that, prior to making a claim, the insured person exhaust the available liability insurance coverage of the person or persons who caused the accident... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 18, 1997 |