Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6353 1997–98 |
WSP officers disabilityDisability leave may be approved after a State Patrol officer has been unavailable for duty for 40 work hours. The number of work days that an officer has to be absent before being eligible to qualify for temporary disability... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6439 1997–98 |
Design-build demonstratn proThe department must develop a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts using a design-build procedure. The process must include the scope of services required under the design-build procedure,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6441 1997–98 |
Transp envirnmntl chnge ordrThe requirement that all applicable environmental laws be included in contract documents is deleted. The other provisions of the existing law remain intact. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 196, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6535 1997–98 |
Criminal justice info trnsfrThe statutory authority necessary to allow county prosecutors and courts to submit arrest dispositions information electronically to the State Patrol = s Identification and Criminal History Section is provided. Additionally,... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6603 1997–98 |
Vessel registrationTo receive the current six-month exemption from registration, vessels must have been issued a valid registration number under federal law or by an approved issuing authority of the state of principal operation. The requirement... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6628 1997–98 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) is required to identify the most cost- effective combination of highway, ferry, passenger rail, and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6728 1997–98 |
Hop commodity commissions/txThe B&O tax does not apply to a nonprofit organization with respect to amounts received from a hop commodity board or commission. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6731 1997–98 |
Airport property/tax exemptnThe property tax exemption for real and personal property belonging to municipal corporations in adjoining states which is used primarily for airport purposes is limited to airports of 500 acres or less. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1088 1997–98 |
State fossilThe Columbian mammoth of North America (Mammuthus COLUMBI) is designated as the official fossil of the state of Washington. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1121 1997–98 |
Child custodyPermanent custody orders are added to the list of long-term goals that an agency may select to implement in a dependency proceeding. In addition to adoption, long-term relative care, foster care, guardianship, and independent... | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1230 1997–98 |
Students' religious rightsThe Legislature recognizes that federal and state constitutional rights of free speech and religion extend to students enrolled in common schools. Students may express and incorporate their religious beliefs and opinions where... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1618 1997–98 |
Impaired physician programsThe Legislature intends the Impaired Physician Program be fully funded from license surcharges. Physician assistants, in addition to physicians, are now charged a $25 annual surcharge to pay for the program. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1746 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorPossession of tobacco by a minor is also a class 3 civil infraction. Four hours of community service is an alternative penalty. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1829 1997–98 |
Computer hardware trade-insA retail establishment that accepts computer hardware as a trade-in or exchange for other computer hardware of greater value is required to record identifying information about an employee or a person involved in the trade-in... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1835 1997–98 |
Audit resolution reportsIf the State Auditor takes exception to specific expenditures or practices, the Director of Financial Management must cause corrective action to be taken within six months. The director must report on the status of audit... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 1867 1997–98 |
Food sanitation and safetyBeginning July 1, 1998, the renewal period for food and beverage workers = permits is reduced from five to three years, unless the employee obtains additional food safety training. A limited-duty permit for disabled people is created. | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2313 1997–98 |
Elevators and conveyances"Elevating device" is added to the definition of "conveyance" and a set of specific definitions of different elevating devices is added. Responsibility for inspecting conveyances located in grain elevators is returned to the... | Alex Wood (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 137, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2351 1997–98 |
Address confidentiality progThe program of address confidentiality for victims of domestic violence is expanded to include victims of sexual assault. No records in a participant = s file may be made available except for the address designated by the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2368 1997–98 |
Higher ed campus securityIndividuals required to register with the county sheriff due to a sex or kidnapping offense must also notify the sheriff of their intent to attend any public or private institution of higher education within ten days of... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2459 1997–98 |
Public housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners. Two commissioners must be tenants in a housing project owned by the housing authority. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2558 1997–98 |
DSHS statutory refernc correThe two incorrect internal references to the definition of a dependent child are corrected. | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2688 1997–98 |
Hearing instrumnt fittr/dispAfter December 31, 2002, an applicant for licensing must satisfactorily complete a minimum of a two-year degree program in hearing instrument fitter/dispenser instruction approved by the board. The apprenticeship training... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2704 1997–98 |
Physical therapst inactv licA licensed physical therapist may place the license in inactive status in accordance with requirements prescribed by rule of the Board of Physical Therapy. The secretary may establish fees for inactive licenses. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| HB 2752 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailThe sending of a commercial e-mail message from a computer located in Washington or to a Washington resident that contains untrue or misleading information is prohibited under specified conditions. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 149, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |