Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 3132 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. The total 1997-99 supplemental budget is $133.9 million, which brings the revised biennial transportation appropriation to $3.030 billion. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 4, 1998 |
| HB 3134 1997–98 |
Office of women's healthEstablishes the office of women's health. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1998 |
| SB 6761 1997–98 |
Services by contractDeclares an intent to authorize state agencies to use competitive contracts to improve the delivery of services to clients of government programs, while ensuring that state financial resources are maximized. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1998 |
| HB 1181 1997–98 |
Radar evidenceA legislative finding is made that radar devices listed by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration are reliable speed measuring instruments, and that courts may take judicial notice of that reliability if the... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1185 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to landscape maintenance and horticultural services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 1276 1997–98 |
Physical fitness services/txThe 1993 extension of sales taxes to physical fitness services is repealed. As a result of repealing the sales tax, the B&O tax rate for providers of these services is increased from 0.471 percent (retailing rate) to 1.50... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| SB 6760 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares an intent of this act to ensure that transportation funding keep pace with inflation without violating, amending, or in any way changing Initiative Measure No. 601. Recognizes the current transportation funding crisis... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 27, 1998 |
| HB 3131 1997–98 |
Affirmative action policyDeclares that the purpose of the commission is to establish public affirmative action policies based on economic disadvantage, develop a plan for implementing those policies, and monitor ongoing compliance with those policies.... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1998 |
| SB 5002 1997–98 |
K-20 cross-sector telecommunThe Cross-sector Network Advisory Committee (CNAC) begins work on July 1, 1997. A governance structure reflecting the TOPC recommendation is proposed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5006 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng/supervAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1997, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5012 1997–98 |
Insurance corporate documntsThe requirement for filing corporate documents in both the office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Secretary of State by insurance companies, health care service corporations, and health maintenance organizations is... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5016 1997–98 |
Local improvement assessmntsA municipality may pledge and apply collected LID assessments to the payment of public loan obligations entered into for costs of improvements in the LID. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5020 1997–98 |
Sentencing conditionsConditions of release and conditions of suspension or deferral of a sentence by a municipal court prohibiting an offender from being present or remaining within any designated anti-prostitution emphasis area may specify... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5033 1997–98 |
Stolen check/draft possessnTheft of checks or drafts is a level 1, class C felony. The possession of stolen checks or drafts is possessing stolen property in the second degree, a level 1, class C felony. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5035 1997–98 |
Mail theft/stolen mail receiA new section is added to the criminal code, creating three new crimes: obstruction of mails, destruction of letter boxes or mail, and theft or receipt of stolen mail. In the case of theft or receipt of stolen mail, a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5066 1997–98 |
TrademarksAn application for a trademark may specify all goods and services, even if such goods and services are in different categories. The Secretary of State may charge a fee based on the number of categories. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5070 1997–98 |
Land developmnt/reasnble useA reasonable use exception is included in development regulations designed to protect critical areas and agricultural, forest, and mineral resource lands. The reasonable use exception may be granted in limited circumstances... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5072 1997–98 |
Providing liquor to underageIt is a gross misdemeanor to give or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5075 1997–98 |
Shoreline use activitiesFindings are made regarding the role of aquaculture in a shoreline environment. No local government may prohibit aquacultural uses, or condition aquacultural uses to the extent that the use cannot be feasibly located. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5086 1997–98 |
Child support/postsecndry edThe Legislature encourages all parents to assist their children with postsecondary education, and declares that the decision to provide such support to adult children is primarily the responsibility of the parents. The... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5091 1997–98 |
Real property jurisdictionAll regulation of landlord-tenant relations in Washington is preempted by the state, except for local ordinances enacted prior to January 1, 1998, and any health and safety regulations that are not otherwise covered by state... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5133 1997–98 |
History censorship by schoolSchool boards must not censor any document, writing, speech or record related to the founding of the United States or the state of Washington because of religious references contained in the document, writing, speech or... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5135 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentImpoundment of the vehicle is authorized, pursuant to local ordinance, whenever the driver is found to have a suspended or revoked license. The consequences depend on three factors: (1) the underlying reason for the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5150 1997–98 |
Contempt of court citationsA commissioner of a court of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5152 1997–98 |
Emplymnt securty data accessThe Employment Security Department must provide confidential employer wage information to the Department of Social and Health Services on a quarterly basis for all participants in a state welfare to work program. The... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |