Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6542 1997–98 |
Family policy councilThe council's membership is expanded to include two legislators from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each of the 23 network members must sign an affidavit, or a declaration under penalty of perjury,... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6551 1997–98 |
Boarding/adult home sitingThe Department of Health, in the case of boarding homes, and the Department of Social and Health Services, in the case of adult family homes, must notify the city within which the home is proposed to be licensed. The... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6553 1997–98 |
Outdoor burningA permit for the purpose of burning storm or flood-related debris may be issued by the appropriate fire protection agency for any lands within the jurisdiction of the fire protection agency. The fire district must consult with... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6556 1997–98 |
Land-use law integrationThe shoreline master programs of local governments that plan under the Growth Management Act are subject to the same requirements for adoption or amendment as comprehensive plans and development regulations; are incorporated... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6557 1997–98 |
Child care provider informtnDSHS establishes and maintains a toll-free number for communication of information related to child and family day care. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6559 1997–98 |
Mental disorder evaluationWhen a person is held in an evaluation and treatment facility for a mental health examination, the examination must be completed within 72 hours. At the end of the 72-hour time limit, the professional person conducting the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6563 1997–98 |
Effective dates of billsThe importance of the people = s power of referendum is emphasized by requiring state and local legislatures to state with specificity both the particular emergency situation and the facts that support the finding of that... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6567 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/hearing lossHearing loss claims must be filed within two years of the last work-related injury to hearing, or two years of the effective date of the act, whichever is later. Medical aid benefits may still be collected if claims are not... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6578 1997–98 |
Health care service contrctrHealth care service contractors are required to reimburse providers who perform health care services for a member or subscriber that is within the provider = s lawful scope of practice. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6580 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionMembers of the Commission on Judicial Conduct are required to obtain 15 hours of judicial education beginning January 1, 2000. In addition, new members of the commission must attend an orientation program. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6583 1997–98 |
Adult family homes committeeAn advisory committee on matters related to adult family homes is authorized. The advisory committee is composed of 12 members, of which six are resident advocates, and six are facility providers representing homes which have... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6587 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersA task force is created to examine issues regarding persons convicted of a criminal offense who are mentally ill and who pose a serious risk to public safety. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6592 1997–98 |
Intractable pain controlA physician may prescribe or administer controlled substances to a person in the course of treatment for diagnosed intractable pain. A physician must not be subject to disciplinary action by the Department of Health or the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6593 1997–98 |
Finfish net-pen aquacultureThe Department of Natural Resources must study establishment of finfish net-pen aquaculture zones within the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Ocean, which reduce land-use conflicts, minimize competition with other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6595 1997–98 |
Mobile home park salesThe definition of A notice @ that tenants have a desire to purchase the park is clarified to allow notice from authorized officers of a qualified tenant organization, or a majority of homeowners of currently occupied homes in the park. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6596 1997–98 |
Regionl transportatn planngThe Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board membership is expanded to include at least one member from the state Senate and the House of Representatives. RTPOs are required to provide a schedule of their... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6597 1997–98 |
Fire prevention study groupA study group is created to investigate problems, review actions of jurisdictions nationwide, and make consensus recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor regarding ways that the Legislature, local jurisdictions,... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6601 1997–98 |
Bail bond fugitive recoveryThe definitions apply throughout the chapter relating to the recovery of bail fugitives. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6611 1997–98 |
Body piercingIt is a misdemeanor to engage in body piercing on any minor under the age of 18 unless the minor = s parent or guardian has provided written consent, proof of identification and is present at the time of piercing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6613 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngA health care provider may report to law enforcement the blood alcohol level of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident if the blood alcohol level is .10 or more. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6623 1997–98 |
Lewis co. superior courtIn Lewis County, three superior court judges are authorized. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6630 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing educatnStatutes concerning certification of counselors are amended to require 36 clock hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period immediately preceding renewal of certification, at least six hours of which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |