Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6724 1997–98 |
Sea urchin/sea cucumber licnEstablishes a sea urchin and sea cucumber fisheries licensing retirement process. Repeals RCW 75.30.210 and 75.30.250. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6725 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionProvides for the continuation of the land use study commission. Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purposes of the act. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6726 1997–98 |
Low-income family child careFinds that access to child care during nonstandard work hours and weekends is critical to helping low-income families achieve economic independence. Higher reimbursement rates to providers of this care will increase the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| HB 2506 1997–98 |
Children & family servcs dptA new Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is created, effective July 1, 1999. Transfers to the new DCFS follow the development of a reorganization plan. | Bill Reams (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3045 1997–98 |
Juv offender dispositionA community sanctions disposition alternative is created for certain juvenile offenders. A juvenile offender is eligible for this disposition option if the offender has not previously been committed to a state institution, is... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3047 1997–98 |
Eminent domain prceedng costRevises RCW 8.25.020 to increase the limit from two hundred dollars to seven hundred fifty dollars. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3048 1997–98 |
Sports facilities/spiritsDeclares that all decisions to allow the consumption of spirits in areas of a sports entertainment facility that are outside of enclosed clubs and private suites shall be made prior to December 1 of any year and shall not take... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3051 1997–98 |
Nonhighway transportationRequires the pilot project to adhere to the following principles: (1) It may not involve highway construction; (2) it must serve community needs; (3) it must promote nonautomobile travel; and (4) it must provide response to... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3055 1997–98 |
Agriculture tax reliefProvides that the tax levied by RCW 82.08.020 does not apply to sales of grass straw equipment and facilities, or to sales of labor and services rendered in respect to installing, constructing, repairing, cleaning, altering,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3059 1997–98 |
Liquor revolving fund distriRevises RCW 66.08.190 relating to liquor revolving fund distributions to counties and the state general fund. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3063 1997–98 |
Climate change committeeDirects the joint select committee to survey the current state of the science regarding global climate change and associated regional climate change. The committee shall identify steps that the public and private sectors may... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3064 1997–98 |
Senior housing financingDeclares an intent to create the task force on financing housing for seniors and persons with disabilities to explore alternative financing techniques for the development and renovation of housing developments in Washington... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3066 1997–98 |
Public-private transportatnDeclares that the purposes of this act are to: (1) Avoid a duplication of efforts by clarifying that efforts under different laws to develop information about a major action significantly affecting the environment may be used... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3067 1997–98 |
Job-related info disclosureAn employer may disclose job related information about a former or current employee's job performance or conduct to a prospective employer of the employee. The employer is civilly liable for the disclosure only if it is shown... | Patricia Lantz (D-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3071 1997–98 |
Sign language interpretersDeclares that a sign language interpreter who has current certification from the national association of the deaf or the registry of interpreters of the deaf is deemed to have demonstrated a minimum level of competency. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3072 1997–98 |
Second Chance CorporationProhibits further state contracting with Second Chance Corporation. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3074 1997–98 |
DSHS monthly allowancesDirects the department to establish a uniform monthly allowance for clothing, personal maintenance, and necessary incidentals for all individuals residing in state-funded residential facility beds. Directs the department to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3075 1997–98 |
Dog guides & service animalsExtends the deadline for implementing rules governing dog guides and service animals to March 1, 1999. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| HB 3077 1997–98 |
Workers' comp premium ratesProvides that, whenever the department establishes a discounted and nondiscounted rate for an occupation or industry, or readjusts such rates, the nondiscounted basic rate of premium shall be fixed at the rate of premium that... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6513 1997–98 |
State governmnt TV coverageDesignates tax incentives to provide open government through unedited televised coverage of state government proceedings. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6700 1997–98 |
Environmental pollutionFinds that children and other vulnerable subpopulations are generally more susceptible to illness and injury from exposure to pollutants than are other populations, and that society has a moral obligation to protect children... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6704 1997–98 |
Flood safety planningProvides for land use management planning that promotes flood safety. Provides that the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6705 1997–98 |
Hazardous materials/ferriesCommercial tanker trucks, with or without tank trailers, containing motor fuels or their vapors are considered hazardous materials not to be transported on regularly scheduled passenger runs. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6706 1997–98 |
Live adult entertainmentProvides that it is unlawful to conduct or operate a live adult entertainment establishment without a valid license issued under this act. Provides that licenses are prohibited to certain individuals or groups. Designates... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6707 1997–98 |
Transportatn businss definedRevises the definition of a transportation business. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |