Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6384 1997–98 |
Physical therapists licensesStatutory authority is given to the board to impose limited licenses on physical therapists A where appropriate. @ Limitations include limits on scope of practice, place of practice, supervision of practice, duration of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6386 1997–98 |
Drivers' license suspensionThe Department of Licensing (DOL) must notify an employer when an employee's driver's license or commercial driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6388 1997–98 |
Mobile home landlrd & tenantProvides that if any utilities are billed to the park as a single billing and prorated among all tenants, the landlord may establish rules providing for charges reasonably related to increased utility charges incurred by... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6390 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6394 1997–98 |
Science textbooks/evolutionRequires a message about the theory of evolution in all state-purchased science textbooks. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| HB 1005 1997–98 |
Border county higher ed projThe Border County Higher Education Opportunity Pilot Project is created to be administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board. The board determines eligibility criteria for institutional and student participation in the pilot. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1013 1997–98 |
Heavy vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left or an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1090 1997–98 |
Lists of owners of vehiclesThe DOL is permitted to furnish lists of registered owners electronically to commercial parking companies. If a registered owner list is used by a commercial parking company for any purpose other than notification of... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1128 1997–98 |
Loomis state forest timberThe Legislature finds that an extremely serious forest health situation exists in the Loomis State Forest. The infestation of the mountain pine beetle and the presence of other insect and disease problems indicate the need for... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1243 1997–98 |
Driver's license securityIn accordance with the recommendations in the Feasibility Study of Driver's License Technologies , by February 1, 1998, the Department of Licensing (DOL) must enter into a contract for the procurement of a new state driver's... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1259 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansForest practices that are in compliance with an approved habitat conservation plan are exempt from the state forest practices rules and policies adopted primarily for the protection of threatened and endangered species. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1346 1997–98 |
Electricity use taxA new use tax is imposed on the privilege of consuming electricity in the state, with a rate equal to the state public utility tax on light and power businesses. Cities are authorized to impose a new tax for the privilege of... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1394 1997–98 |
Execution witnessesThe number of media representatives is set at five. Additional media may be selected if more space is available after selection of the witnesses from all other categories. | John Blalock (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1427 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxEffective January 1, 1998, special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1428 1997–98 |
Aquatic land leasehold interThe Legislature finds that it would be worthwhile to revisit the management and leasing policies applicable to state-owned aquatic lands. A joint select committee with two members from the Senate and two members from the House... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1443 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe three types of HPA permits issued by the department are established in statute. The standard and expedited permits are written permits. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1469 1997–98 |
Surface mining regulationNew statutory language defines the role that counties, cities, and towns may play in regulating surface mining operations. The Legislature finds that surface mining is economically vital and that obtaining necessary permits... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1492 1997–98 |
Natural area preserve easemnPrior to acquiring any property for a natural area preserve, the Department of Natural Resources must hold a local public hearing in the county where the majority of the land in a proposed natural area preserve is located. At... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1500 1997–98 |
Rural arterial programsMinor arterials are added to the list of roads eligible for rural arterial program grant funds. Counties with a population of less than 8,000 are exempted from the rural arterial program eligibility requirement of not... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1566 1997–98 |
Accident reportsDrivers involved in an accident have four days to file an accident report with the WSP or local law enforcement. If a law enforcement officer investigates the scene of the accident and files a report, the driver may also file... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1568 1997–98 |
Two-way left turn lanesThe distance which a vehicle can travel in a two-way left turn lane is 300 feet. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1611 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases a rate or charge, with ten days notice and without receiving a special order from WUTC, if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate or... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1612 1997–98 |
Highway design-build proceduLegislative intent to use a contracting procedure that facilitates the construction of transportation systems in a more timely manner is declared. DOT is directed to develop, by January 1, 1998, a process for awarding... | John Koster (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 1630 1997–98 |
Lands transferred to countyA county legislative authority may file an application with the Board of Natural Resources requesting the reconveyance of all of its forest board transfer lands. Upon the filing of an application by the county legislative... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |