Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6275 1997–98 |
Slayer benefits/victim deathA slayer is prevented from acquiring interests in community or jointly owned property as a result of the death of his or her victim. The slayer's property rights to community or joint property owned with the victim are taken... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6280 1997–98 |
College tuition/needy familiMakes an appropriation of thirty-two million nine hundred thousand dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6283 1997–98 |
K-12 property tax creditsConscientious objectors who "contribute" to private K-12 schools within the county where they reside are allowed a tax credit equal to their contribution against that portion of their property taxes designated for K-12 public schools. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| HB 2390 1997–98 |
Senior/retired property taxThe $28,000 income threshold for the senior citizens and persons retired due to disability property tax relief program is raised to $30,000. The Department of Revenue is instructed to periodically review the effects of... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2391 1997–98 |
Wetlands delineation/mitigtnProvides that a county or city has the burden of proving, at no cost to the property owner, by clear and convincing evidence that an area is not suited for development because it is a wetland. Requires a county or city to bear... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2392 1997–98 |
Horticultural inspectionsRevises provisions relating to the inspection and certification of horticultural products. Creates a new chapter in Title 15 RCW to establish certification requirements for American ginseng. Repeals provisions of chapters... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2393 1997–98 |
Animal healthDesignates the authority and responsibility of the director of agriculture to supervise the prevention of the spread and the suppression of infectious, contagious, communicable, and dangerous diseases affecting animals within,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2396 1997–98 |
Ground water withdrawalProvides that a proposed use of ground water without a permit as authorized under RCW 90.44.050 may be considered to constitute an appropriate provision for potable water supply under this act only to the extent that all of... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2397 1997–98 |
Early retirementProvides that, subject to this act, in addition to members eligible to retire under RCW 41.40.180, any member of the public employees' retirement system plan I who meets the following criteria may retire after providing... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2398 1997–98 |
Female youth inpatient trtmnDirects the department to contract with a qualified vendor to provide secure level II inpatient treatment services for female youth. | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2403 1997–98 |
Small works roster contractsA local government soliciting bids for a public works project using a small works roster need not include detailed plans and specifications. The local government small works roster process does not eliminate requirements for... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2404 1997–98 |
Unfair competition suitsThe limit on treble damages that the superior court may award in cases involving violations of the CPA is increased from $10,000 to $35,000. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2405 1997–98 |
Vehicle auctions/B&O taxThe motor vehicle wholesale auction B&O tax exemption is extended to include sales by: (1) Independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state, and (2) Motor vehicle dealers licensed by and... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2406 1997–98 |
Friendly parent presumptionAnother factor is added to the list of factors a court must consider when determining the residential provisions for a child in actions for the dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2407 1997–98 |
Shared parental responsibltyA presumption is created, for the purposes of determining a permanent parenting plan, that shared parental responsibility is in the best interests of a child. "Shared parental responsibility" is defined as shared residential... | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2408 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste facilty feesThe maximum annual fee that can be charged to a single hazardous waste facility is raised from $10,000 to $15,000. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2409 1997–98 |
Household mover overchargesRevises RCW 81.80.132 to provide that the customer is not liable for and cannot be required to pay any charges that exceed the estimate by more than ten percent unless the carrier has obtained the customer's written permission... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2412 1997–98 |
Public works job order contrProvides 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... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2415 1997–98 |
Warm water game fish surchrgRevises RCW 77.44.030 to provide that the annual fee for a game fish surcharge is waived for: (1) Persons under fifteen years old; and (2) residents who are honorably discharged veterans of the United States armed forces with... | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2416 1997–98 |
Battle Ground HighwayRevises RCW 47.17.650 to designate SR 503 as the "Battle Ground Highway." | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2420 1997–98 |
Extended umployment benefitsRevises RCW 50.22.090 to extend unemployment benefit payments in rural natural resources impact areas. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2421 1997–98 |
Muni electrical utility taxMunicipal light and power businesses are required to pay the following taxes: Generation Tax: 2.00 percent tax on the wholesale value of electricity generated at facilities located outside of the corporate limits of the city... | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 2423 1997–98 |
Securities class actionsAdds new sections to chapter 21.20 RCW to regulate securities class action suits. | Jeff Morris (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6189 1997–98 |
Crimes with sexual motivatnThe prosecuting attorney may file a special allegation of sexual motivation in any misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor case. If a special allegation of sexual motivation is filed, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6193 1997–98 |
Petition for divorceA marriage is irretrievable broken when reasonable grounds exist. "Reasonable grounds" include: (1) infection with a sexually transmitted disease not known by the spouse at the time of marriage; (2) abandonment for one or more... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |