Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6733 1997–98 |
Drunk driver damage recoveryProhibits drunk drivers from recovering noneconomic damages. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 6734 1997–98 |
Emplyee leasing co. wrkr cmpRevises provisions regulating the industrial insurance requirements of employee leasing companies. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 6735 1997–98 |
Green Hill School educ costsDirects the department of social and health services to indemnify school districts for costs associated with Green Hill School. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| HB 3079 1997–98 |
Current use taxationRequires that, when a county has adopted a comprehensive plan under chapter 36.70A RCW and has zoned certain land not within an urban growth area as agricultural land or has designated land as agricultural land under RCW... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3080 1997–98 |
Higher ed parking feesRequires that, before imposing or changing any parking rental fees, or any fees under this chapter, each institution and the joint center for higher education under chapter 28B.25 RCW shall establish a committee to advise the... | Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3081 1997–98 |
Voter-approved projects/taxDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of voter-approved public facilities. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3082 1997–98 |
Conservation area acquisitnAuthorizes a park and recreation district, park and recreation service area, or metropolitan park district to impose an additional excise tax on each sale of real property in the district or service area of not to exceed one... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3083 1997–98 |
Employee leasing/workrs' cmpAn employee leasing company is the sole employer of the employees it leases to a customer if the employee leasing company: C has the sole and exclusive right to hire, terminate, transfer, direct, control, and evaluate the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3084 1997–98 |
Student transportatn allocatDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to either conduct or contract for a study on student transportation, with emphasis on the allocation provided for in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.190. The study shall... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3085 1997–98 |
Flood safety/land use planCounties may qualify for streamlined state and federal permitting if they elect to plan for flood management at an enhanced level. The current requirements for a county comprehensive flood control management plan constitute... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3086 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageFinds that matters pertaining to marriage are matters reserved to the sovereign states and, therefore, such matters should be determined by the people within each individual state and not by the people or courts of a different state. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3087 1997–98 |
Tax assessment appealsQualified parties who prevail in administrative appeals of tax assessments made by the Department of Labor and Industries, the Department of Revenue, or the Employment Security Department will be awarded fees and expenses,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3088 1997–98 |
Taxpayer audit fair processRequires the process to include: (1) Notice to the taxpayer regarding the process and the taxpayer's rights and obligations; (2) a means for postaudit input from the taxpayer before final action by the department, including... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3090 1997–98 |
Airport property/taxRepeals RCW 84.36.130. | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3091 1997–98 |
Utility charge liensPertains to liens for unrecorded utility charges. Declares that RCW 60.80.010 and 60.80.020 do not apply: (1) If a condominium or homeowner's association collects and pays charges for utility services provided to the property... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 3092 1997–98 |
State emplyee housng relocatAuthorizes state employee housing relocation assistance. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 5946 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsIndividual property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled retirees are expanded to include residents of adult family homes, and those living in boarding homes under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6226 1997–98 |
Airport development fundingPurchasers of aircraft fuel are exempt from paying retail sales tax and use tax on the fuel. The aircraft fuel tax rate is increased from 3 to 6 percent and the proceeds from this tax increase are credited to the Airport... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6227 1997–98 |
Aircraft registratn fees/taxThe current $4 aircraft registration fee is removed. The State Treasurer must deposit 100 percent of collected excise tax associated with aircraft registration into the Aeronautics Account of the Transportation Fund, as... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6327 1997–98 |
Disabled entrepreneurial opp"Disabled person" is defined as a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity but is not related to drug or alcohol addiction. The Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6718 1997–98 |
Year 2000 date conversionRecourse is limited against agencies for damages caused by computational errors arising out of the year 2000 date change. In the event of an agency or contractor's failure to perform, the remedies are as set forth in their... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6719 1997–98 |
Electric power consumr rghtsLegislative findings are included, stating that electricity is a basic need of all consumers, the current system offers a high degree of reliability and service quality at some of the lowest rates in the nation, and that these... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6720 1997–98 |
Intermediate drivers' licensRecognizes the need to develop a graduated licensing system in light of the disproportionately high incidence of motor vehicle accidents and fatalities involving young drivers. Requires the system to improve highway safety by... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6721 1997–98 |
Student transportatn allocatDirects the joint legislative audit and review committee to either conduct or contract for a study on student transportation, with emphasis on the allocation provided for in RCW 28A.160.150 through 28A.160.190. The study shall... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6722 1997–98 |
Abuse victim insurnc discrimFinds that domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse exact a dramatic toll on our communities, families, and individuals and should not be compounded with discrimination by insurance carriers. Access to insurance is a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |