Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3096 1997–98 |
Health care services/taxBeginning January 1, 2000, local governments are preempted by the state from imposing excise or privilege taxes on premiums or payments for health benefit plans provided by health care service contractors and health... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 5309 1997–98 |
Horses/excise tax exemptionsFeed sold for horses is exempt from the sales and use tax. The boarding, breeding or selling of horses is exempt from the B&O tax. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 5631 1997–98 |
Eductn loan guarantee/taxNonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax that provide guarantees for student loans made through programs other than the federal guaranteed student loan program are exempt from payment of the business and occupation tax. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6077 1997–98 |
Terminally ill care/B&O taxThe B&O tax exemption for compensation for patient care is extended to nonprofit hospice agencies licensed by the Department of Health. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6108 1997–98 |
Supplmntl operating budgetAppropriations from various agencies are modified, with no net increase in appropriations from the state General Fund. $100 million from General Fund revenues is deposited in the state = s Emergency Reserve Fund. For... | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 346, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6119 1997–98 |
Water-sewer dist. assumptionA public process is established and its use is required when the legislative authority of a city desires to assume all or part of a district lying within its corporate boundaries. This public process includes the preparation... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6205 1997–98 |
Delinquent property taxesInterest and penalties on delinquent property taxes are waived by the county treasurer on the taxpayer = s personal residence if the taxpayer claims that the delinquency is due to hardship caused by the death of the taxpayer =... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6238 1997–98 |
Dependent childrenAny petition to take a child into custody must be accompanied by an affidavit or declaration, setting forth specific factual information evidencing reasonable grounds that the child = s health, safety and welfare is seriously... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 328, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6270 1997–98 |
Internal distribtns/B&O taxThe "internal distributions" tax is eliminated. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 329, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6306 1997–98 |
School employees retrmnt sysEffective September 1, 1999: Name Change . The Teachers = Retirement System is renamed to the Washington School Employees' Retirement System (SERS). Membership . SERS 2 membership consists of classified school district... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 341, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6348 1997–98 |
Manufactrng machinery/tax exThe reporting requirement for sales and use tax exemptions for machinery and equipment used directly in a manufacturing operation or research and development operation is eliminated. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 330, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6396 1997–98 |
Real estate research centerThe Washington Center for Real Estate Research is established, to be located in the College of Business and Economics at WSU. The center is financed by a fee of $10 to be assessed on each real estate broker, associate broker,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6449 1997–98 |
Intangble rights roylties/txA new tax classification is created for businesses receiving income from royalties. Income received from royalties is taxed at 0.484 percent. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 331, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6455 1997–98 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1998 supplemental capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $61 million in new capital projects, of which $17.7 million is from new state bonds. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6456 1997–98 |
Supplemental transp budgetSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6470 1997–98 |
Software taxationThe customization of canned software is considered a service. Therefore, the sale is not subject to sales tax and the seller pays B&O tax under the service classification. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6533 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6536 1997–98 |
Employer-furnished apparelIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, the employer must furnish or compensate the employee for such apparel. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6552 1997–98 |
Vessel/ferry ad valorem taxThe separate valuation of steamships is eliminated. Steamships are treated like all other commercial vessels for property tax purposes. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6562 1997–98 |
Horse racing parimutuel taxModifications are made to provisions in the horse racing statutes relating to: the parimutuel tax rates, the "take-out rates," the distribution of revenues generated from the parimutuel tax and license fees, and Horse Racing... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 345, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6588 1997–98 |
Movie snack counters/taxFood purchased at movie theater snack counters is added to the list of locations that are exempt from the special restaurant tax. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6599 1997–98 |
Nonprofit fundraising/taxAmounts received by nonprofit organizations for fund-raising activities are exempt from B&O tax and sales tax. Fund-raising activities are activities involving the direct solicitation of money or property or the anticipated... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 336, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6602 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxesA taxpayer may claim a credit for one half of the amount of "syrup" taxes paid against his or her B&O tax liability. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6622 1997–98 |
Federal telecommunicatns actThe commission is directed to establish a program for the advancement of universal telecommunication services that shall not take effect until the Legislature acts. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 337, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6655 1997–98 |
Spokane research/tech institThe Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute (SIRTI) is separated from the administration and oversight of the Joint Center for Higher Education (JCHE). | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 344, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |