Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2166 1997–98 |
Coordinated transprtatn servThe Legislature declares its intent to coordinate transportation services and programs to achieve increased efficiencies, resulting in expansion of services to a greater number of persons with special transportation needs. The... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2429 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2439 1997–98 |
Traffic safety educationWTSC establishes a program for administering grants for educational programs on pedestrian safety and the safe operation of bicycles. The commission should cooperate with the Criminal Justice Training Commission, the Bicycle... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 165, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2476 1997–98 |
Farm machinery/sales taxAn exemption for the collection of retail sales tax is provided for the sale of parts for machinery and implements used to conduct farm operations outside the state as well as for labor and services for repair of such... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2598 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org prop tax exmptThe exemption for rented or leased property is indefinitely allowed by removing the limitation that the exemption only applies through 1999. | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2615 1997–98 |
Strategic freight investmntsA freight mobility strategic investment program is created for the purpose of reviewing, evaluating and recommending funding for freight transportation projects that are of strategic importance to the state. The Freight... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 175, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2659 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txEffective January 1, 1999, motor vehicle fuel and special fuel taxes are imposed at the time of removal of special fuel from a terminal rack in Washington. | Ruth Fisher (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2945 1997–98 |
Transportatn fundng/planningUnanticipated Receipts . Whenever an agency which receives funding from a transportation fund or account experiences an unanticipated receipt, the head of the agency must submit to the Governor a request for an allotment... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 2969 1997–98 |
Gun safes/tax exemptionGun safes are exempt from sales and use taxes. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3015 1997–98 |
SR 16 corridor tax exemptnsThe SR 16 corridor transportation systems and facilities constructed under PPI (Chapter 47.46 RCW) are exempt from the property tax, the real estate excise tax, the state public utility tax, and city business taxes. State and... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3057 1997–98 |
Adopt-a-highway signsTrademarks and business logos may be displayed on adopt-a-highway signs erected and maintained by DOT: (1) on the interstate, primary and scenic highway systems; and (2) at state-owned transportation facilities (rest areas,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 3110 1997–98 |
Adv environmental mitigationPrioritization within the advanced environmental mitigation account is clarified. A new section is added that finds fish passage, fish habitat, wetlands and flood management to be critical issues in the effective management of... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 5355 1997–98 |
Donated property tax exemptnAn exemption from use tax is provided for the donation of tangible personal property without intervening use to a nonprofit charitable organization, or to the incorporation of tangible personal property without intervening use... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 5622 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxThe expiration date is removed for the sales and use tax exemptions for items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis by nonprofit health or social welfare organizations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6113 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org. property taxAll real or personal property used by a nonprofit corporation or association which is available without charge for research by or training of medical or hospital personnel or used for medical research which is available... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6156 1997–98 |
State aquatic lands leasesThe Legislature finds that the current method for determining water-dependent rental rates for aquatic lands may not be achieving the management goals established by the Legislature. The Department of Natural Resources is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6172 1997–98 |
Agency actions/judicl reviewService on the attorney of record of any agency or party of record is sufficient to perfect jurisdiction in the superior court. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6228 1997–98 |
Aircraft dealer license feesThe aircraft dealer's license fee is increased from $25 to $75. The annual renewal fee is increased from $10 to $75. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6229 1997–98 |
Aircraft registratn complncePort districts and municipalities who operate an airport must require from an aircraft owner proof of aircraft registration or proof of the intent to register an aircraft as a condition of leasing or selling tiedown or hangar... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6311 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxNonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places may be used for dance lessons, art classes, or music lessons in a county with a population of less than 10,000 without losing the property tax exemption. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6325 1997–98 |
Ferry vessels authorizedLegislative intent to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth to Seattle and Kingston to Seattle routes is declared. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6328 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife code enforcmSixty new provisions are provided which define new offenses, redefine existing criminal laws, and create a uniform approach to laws authorizing prosecution, sentencing, and punishment. Punishment for crimes defined in the new... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6330 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife licensesA definition section is added to the current law governing recreational fishing which defines A resident, @ A nonresident, @ A youth, @ A senior, @ A game fish, @ and A license year. @ Personal use freshwater, saltwater, and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6346 1997–98 |
Regional transprt authoritieA city that lies partially within and partially outside the boundaries of a regional transit authority, and whose vote to approve incorporation occurred simultaneously with a vote to impose local option taxes for the... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6352 1997–98 |
WSP officers exam eligibiltyA patrol officer must complete the statutorily required years of experience before he or she can begin the testing process. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |