Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2667 1997–98 |
Local sales and use taxesProvides that the legislative authority of any county or city may impose a sales and use tax in accordance with the terms of chapter 82.14 RCW. | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2668 1997–98 |
Tacoma armory saleHB 2668 amends current law by authorizing the Military Department to sell the Tacoma Armory to the city of Tacoma or Pierce County to be used for public safety, emergency management or judicial branch activities. The transfer... | Brian Sullivan (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2673 1997–98 |
Boundary review boardsThe various types of boundary changes that are exempt from potential review by a boundary review board are included under a single statute. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2674 1997–98 |
Local trans project tx shareDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of streets, roads, highways, and similar facilities by the local government which impact a... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2675 1997–98 |
Local capital facilities/txDeclares an intent to provide to local government a partial exemption from the state share of the retail sales tax on construction of infrastructure projects identified under the growth management act as necessary. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2676 1997–98 |
Driver training schoolsRevises RCW 46.82.280 and 46.82.360 to authorize branch classrooms for driver training schools. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2677 1997–98 |
Hulk haulers & scrap processRevises RCW 46.79.020 pertaining to the regulation of hulk haulers and scrap processors. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2678 1997–98 |
State property tax levyRevises RCW 84.55.005 to provide that "limit factor" means, for the state, the lesser of: (1) One hundred percent plus inflation; or (2) one hundred one and one-half percent for taxes levied for collection in 1999 and 2000,... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2679 1997–98 |
Local matching transit taxProvides that local sales and use tax revenue collected by a city that owns and operates a public transportation system and that has, before January 1, 1998, officially supported establishment of a public transportation... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2681 1997–98 |
Rabies vaccinations for petsRequires all dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian against rabies in accordance with rules adopted by the department of health that are based on the current compendium of animal rabies control... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 2684 1997–98 |
Parent involvmnt in educatnRequires each employer and the governing board of each school district, in consultation with teachers, parents, guardians, and administrators, to mutually develop and adopt a policy to provide paid leave equivalent to eight... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6133 1997–98 |
Pawnbrokr/secondhand recordsAuthorizes persons who have reported stolen property to inspect records of pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6209 1997–98 |
Property tax/current useThe county legislative authority must notify the assessor that land has been designated as agricultural land. The county assessor must send to owners of land that has been designated as agricultural land under the Growth... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6357 1997–98 |
Excavation damage preventionCivil penalties for violating the underground utilities law are increased to not more than $25,000 per violation. Each day of an on-going violation may be penalized separately up to a maximum of $500,000. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6362 1997–98 |
DOH administrative procedursThe sunset date is changed from 1998 to 1999. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6366 1997–98 |
Tobacco/public funds invstmnProvides that, on or after January 1, 1999, the state investment board shall not make additional or new investments of public pension and retirement funds in the stocks, bonds, securities, or other evidence of indebtedness or... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6367 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fund refundsRevises RCW 46.09.170 relating to refunds from the motor vehicle fund that are credited to the nonhighway and off-road vehicle activities program account. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6368 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentProvides for impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons driving a vehicle or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6369 1997–98 |
Occupational drivers' licensAuthorizes the department to issue an occupational driver's license upon receipt of the prescribed fee and upon determining that the petitioner is engaged in: (1) An occupation or trade that makes it essential that the... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6373 1997–98 |
End-of-life care centerThe Washington State End of Life Resource Center is established. The goals of the center are to improve medical education regarding death and dying, and to increase public understanding of advance directives and care options. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6376 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health care beProvides that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6381 1997–98 |
Medical care & services/taxRevises RCW 84.52.069 to eliminate the time limit on regular tax levies for medical care and services. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |