Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6304 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III invstmntsProvides that, beginning July 1, 1998, and on January 1st of even-numbered years thereafter, the member account of a person meeting the requirements of this act shall be credited by the extraordinary investment gain amount. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6307 1997–98 |
Retirement sys invstmnt gainEffective July 1, 1998: Gain Sharing . Gain sharing is used to fund benefit increases for Teachers Retirement System (TRS) Plan 1 and Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Plan 1 members beginning on July 1, 1998 and on... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6308 1997–98 |
Retirement system fundingCreates the pension funding council and the pension funding work group. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6309 1997–98 |
Pub employees retirmnt IIIPERS Plan 3 . A PERS Plan 3 is created, effective January 1, 1999. Employees first joining PERS on or after this date automatically become members of PERS 3. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6310 1997–98 |
Investment projects/tx deferPertains to a county with a population of less than five thousand that is contiguous to three or more counties that qualify as an eligible area under RCW 82.60.020(a). | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6312 1997–98 |
Religious org tax exemptionsRepeals RCW 82.04.339. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6313 1997–98 |
Storm water control facilitiIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the income level of those provided storm water control benefits, including senior citizens and disabled persons. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6318 1997–98 |
Public relations commissionRevises RCW 41.56.160 to require the public relations commission to petition courts to enforce its orders. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6320 1997–98 |
Small works rostersRevises RCW 39.04.150 to allow each agency alone or in concert to establish a procedure for securing telephone, electronic, or written quotations from the contractors on the small works roster to assure establishment of a... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6322 1997–98 |
Pub works job order contractProvides that public bodies may utilize a job order contract for public works projects when: (1) A public body has made a determination that the use of job order contracts will benefit the public by providing an effective... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6331 1997–98 |
Teen parent/TANF eligibilityLegislative findings regarding the difficulties of minor teen parents and their children are stated. Legislative intent to condition grant assistance upon minor teen parents living in a DSHS-approved living situation,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6333 1997–98 |
Writ of restitution executnRevises RCW 59.18.312 to provide that a landlord shall, not may, upon the execution of a writ of restitution by the sheriff, enter and take possession of any property of the tenant found on the premises. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6334 1997–98 |
Small city water rightsThe Legislature finds that an application to withdraw ground water "serves overriding considerations of public interest" when all of the following criteria are met: 1.The application is filed or held through assignment by a... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6335 1997–98 |
Prize promotion disclosuresProvides that, if the offer is made by a promoter, as defined in chapter 64.36 RCW, as part of a promotion consisting of more than one communication to a person, the disclosures required in RCW 19.170.030 need not be made in... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6336 1997–98 |
Regional centers fundingAuthorizes the legislative authority of a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more located in a county with a population of three hundred thousand or more but less than one million to impose a sales and use tax... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6343 1997–98 |
Salmon or trout egg wastageThe department must not kill, waste, discard, bury or otherwise harm salmon or trout eggs, fry, alevins, fingerlings, smolts, catchables, jacks, adults or any other life stage of a trout or salmon. An exception is provided for... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| HB 2425 1997–98 |
Telecommunctns & enrgy taxesElectrical, gas, and telecommunication services are taxed the same. Repealed Taxes Include: C State public utility taxes levied on light & power and gas distribution businesses; C Regular retail sales tax as it applies to... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2426 1997–98 |
Third-party appraisalsA third party, as well as an employee, who is not licensed or certified by the Department of Licensing may conduct appraisals or appraisal reviews for a financial institution or mortgage broker for certain real estate... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2427 1997–98 |
Vehicle liability insur violA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by the registered owner of the vehicle if the owner does not have proof of the required motor vehicle liability insurance, and the owner has been cited for failing to... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2433 1997–98 |
Vets'/POW free license plateRevises RCW 73.04.110 to apply to veterans regardless of the date of the person's service or disability. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2437 1997–98 |
Bicycle helmetsProvides that, in order to provide an effective means of implementing a requirement for all bicyclists and their passengers to wear helmets, the legislature recognizes that programs of helmet awareness designed to promote use... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2438 1997–98 |
Bicycle racing on highwaysDirects the department of transportation to adopt rules for bicycle racing, after consultation with the Washington bicycle advisory committee, the Washington state patrol, and the Washington traffic safety commission. Provides... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2440 1997–98 |
Seniors/driver's lic renewalProvides that, upon reaching age sixty-nine, a person applying for renewal must demonstrate an ability to read and understand traffic signals as well as knowledge of the state traffic laws. Upon reaching age seventy-five, a... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2448 1997–98 |
Distressed rural area busnssProvides that a person shall be allowed a credit against the tax due under chapter 82.04 RCW as provided in this act. The credit shall equal the wages paid for each qualified employment position in the prior year. The amount... | Lynn Kessler (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2449 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW shall not apply to the gross sales or the gross income received by a new small business located in an eligible area as defined in RCW 82.62.010. Provides a definition for a qualifying new small business. | Georgia Gardner (D-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |