Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5853 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist financeFire protection districts with annual budgets of $5 million or more are permitted to adopt a policy for issuing warrants to satisfy the claims or other obligations of the district. The county treasurer retains the obligation... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5873 1997–98 |
Model toxics control liabltyThe definition of who is not an owner is amended to include a fiduciary in his or her personal capacity. To qualify for the exemption the fiduciary must meet a list of reporting and compliance requirements which are also... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6118 1997–98 |
Ethics in publc servce/giftsScholarships from public, as well as private, institutions are exempt from the definition of "gift," and can be accepted. The value of gifts to guests is included in the aggregate value of gifts attributed to an officer or employee. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6123 1997–98 |
Animal healthThe meaning of terms such as A quarantine, @ A infectious disease, @ A reportable disease, @ A hold order, @ and A herd or flock plan @ are clarified. Additional authority and power for the director to respond to animal health... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6129 1997–98 |
Pollution control tax creditA holder of a certificate for tax credits for a pollution control facility is not required to apply for a new certificate when the facility is modified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6136 1997–98 |
Background checks/drug offnsThe crimes of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or deliver are added to the list of convictions that the Washington State Patrol uses in... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6158 1997–98 |
Wheat commissionThe unused chapter of law, Chapter 15.63 RCW, is repealed. The existing statute under which the Washington Wheat Commission is established is not affected. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6159 1997–98 |
Washington land bankThe statute providing for authority for the establishment of a State Land Bank is repealed. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6171 1997–98 |
Public works projects fundngAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 71 public works project loans totaling $124,465,982 are authorized for the 1998 loan cycle. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6192 1997–98 |
Investment board operationThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6202 1997–98 |
Securities actThe "investment advisor" definition is clarified to exclude broker-dealers, salespersons and investment advisor representatives (IARs), to coordinate with characteristics found in the Uniform Securities Act. Publishers of... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6285 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist chargesIt is clarified that the benefit charge on any single property may be compiled into a single charge, but the fire protection district must provide an itemized list of charges for each measurable benefit upon request of the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6303 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditWSU classified employees are allowed the opportunity to purchase service credit under the current purchase/repurchase provisions. WSU employees who were not contributing members of TIAA/CREF when they transferred to PERS are... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6483 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tax enforcThe Liquor Control Board must enforce the cigarette and tobacco tax laws and the duties of liquor enforcement officers are expanded to include the enforcement of the cigarette and tobacco tax laws. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6631 1997–98 |
School director candidatesFor school directors in joint school districts, the declaration of candidacy is filed with the county auditor of the county to which the joint school district is considered as belonging as designated by the State Board of Education. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6763 1997–98 |
Child in custody/med treatmnProvides that a child protective services or child welfare professional shall not authorize the administration of antipsychotic or psychotropic medication, or drugs that specifically treat behavior problems or mental illness... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5776 1997–98 |
Public disclosureThe definition of "election cycle" is changed to a period based on the calendar year. The definition of "general election" is changed to the election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 10, 1998 |
| HB 3130 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity/quotasDeclares that the state is prohibited from using quotas that require hiring or selecting persons in public employment, education, and contracting, based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Declares that no... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 9, 1998 |
| SB 6762 1997–98 |
City zoos & aquariums/taxDeclares that, upon approval by the voters, a city with a population of over one hundred fifty thousand and that is not in a metropolitan park district may: (1) Levy or cause to be levied a general tax on all the property... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 7, 1998 |
| HB 3133 1997–98 |
Watershed managementDeclares an intent to provide locally based groups with the opportunity to: Assess local water supplies and needs and develop strategies to provide adequate water for economic prosperity and environmental protection while... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 6, 1998 |
| SB 6431 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentA vehicle may be impounded at the direction of law enforcement and pursuant to local ordinance or agency rule whenever the driver is arrested for violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of liquor or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 5, 1998 |