Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6194 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaRevises RCW 69.50.412 and 69.50.435 relating to drug paraphernalia. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6197 1997–98 |
Vehicle auctions/B&O tx exmpThe wholesale auction exemption is expanded to include independent motor vehicle leasing companies not otherwise doing business in the state and motor vehicle dealers licensed by and located in another state. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6198 1997–98 |
Fish hatchery operationsA 16-member Hatchery Practices Advisory Committee is created consisting of representatives from the Fish and Wildlife Department Hatchery program, western Washington treaty tribes, eastern Washington treaty tribes, the federal... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6199 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntLand areas that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space land. The criteria for determining the eligibility of lands in an open space plan must include aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6200 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntShoreline areas that do not have dwellings and are used in a manner that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space. The Department of Fish and Wildlife or a conservation district must certify... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6206 1997–98 |
Farmland conversionThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must develop criteria for identifying the effects of state programs on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Each state agency must then review its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| HB 1000 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionReduces the state property tax levy for collection in 1997 by five percent. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1004 1997–98 |
Independnt political adsNew requirements are established for political advertisement relating to a candidate undertaken as an independent expenditure. At least 10 days prior to distributing or airing such political advertising, the person or entity... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1006 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe authority of a legislator is expanded to use public funds to mail individual letters to individual constituents during the 12 months period preceding the last day for certifying election results for the legislator = s... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1014 1997–98 |
Transportation fund depositsDirects the department of revenue to deposit into the transportation fund all moneys received from the imposition of the taxes paid under chapters 82.08 and 82.12 RCW on state highway and ferry construction contracts. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1015 1997–98 |
General aviation fundingDeclares that it is the policy of the state that taxes on fuel including aviation fuel be user fees dedicated to paying for services provided to the user and aviation fuel taxes be dedicated to paying for services provided to... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1018 1997–98 |
Reforestation obligationsDirects the department to file with the appropriate county auditor information regarding reforestation obligations. Directs county auditors to make this information available in a manner that allows a title search to identify... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1020 1997–98 |
DSHS inspector general officThe Office of Inspector General is created in the Department of Social and Health Services. The inspector general is to investigate allegations of abuse and fraud in all department programs, except for provider fraud relating... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1021 1997–98 |
Public assistance suspensionProvides that an individual who is found to have committed a violation by a state administrative law judge or by a state or federal court is ineligible for continued public assistance for six months for the first violation,... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1025 1997–98 |
Northern Ireland investmentsEncourages the state investment board to sponsor, cosponsor, or support shareholder resolutions designed to encourage corporations doing business in Northern Ireland, in which the state investment board has invested, to adopt... | Al O'Brien (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1026 1997–98 |
Hay or alfalfa B&O taxThe definition of the term A to manufacture @ provided by the B&O tax statutes is amended. The term does not apply to and, therefore, the B&O tax for manufacturing does not apply to adding preservatives to hay or alfalfa for... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1029 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org tax exemptionsThe limits for B&O and sales tax exemptions for fund-raising activities are changed as follows. Auctions: Not more than two events per year. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1030 1997–98 |
Offender scoringConviction scores/points are increased for adult and juvenile felony offenders who commit an offense while on community supervision or community placement status. Adults. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1034 1997–98 |
Parents' rightsCHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT A minor under the age of 18 may not receive inpatient or outpatient treatment for drug or alcohol abuse without prior written consent of the minor = s parent or legal guardian. If the parent or... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1035 1997–98 |
Flood victims' tax reliefProvides sales and use tax relief for flood victims. Applies to persons located in a county or Indian Nation listed in Presidential Disaster Declaration DR-1079-WA or DR-1100-WA, as amended. | John Pennington (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1036 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe "Parental Notification of Abortion Act" is adopted. The act is similar to part of the Pennsylvania statute upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1039 1997–98 |
County auditors' feesFees for recording a general instrument relating to real property are increased from $5 to $7 for the first page and from $1 to $2 for each additional page. The fee for searching records is increased from $8 to $10 per hour. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1041 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefProvides that there is allowed a credit against the state regular real property tax equal to the tax imposed on the first sixty-two thousand dollars of assessed valuation of owner-occupied residential property, multiplied by... | Hans Dunshee (D-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1044 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationDeclares that the act does not require an employer to establish or implement employment goals or quotas or, with respect to discrimination based on sexual orientation, require employers to provide or offer access to employee... | Ed Murray (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1045 1997–98 |
School levy fundingDeclares that the purposes of the act are to reduce local property taxes by decreasing the maximum levy percentage for all local school districts by an additional two percent and authorizing additional state funding equivalent... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |