All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5357 1997–98 |
Trauma care services costThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is directed to study the cost of uncompensated trauma care services in designated trauma care centers around the state. The study must include all costs, charges, expenses, and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5358 1997–98 |
Ballot propositions/publ fndDeclares that an agency may not disburse funds in the form of dues or membership fees to an entity that uses any portion of the dues or membership fees for the support of or opposition to a ballot proposition. Does not apply... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5362 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertyProvides that school districts and educational service districts may elect to grant surplus personal property to a federal, state, or local governmental entity, or to indigent persons, at no cost on the condition the property... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5366 1997–98 |
Contractors' bondsThe current bonding requirements for construction contractors are modified as follows: (1) a A general contractor = s @ bond is increased from $6,000 to $50,000; and (2) a A specialty contractor = s @ bond is increased from... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5367 1997–98 |
Students in nonresident distThe SPI is directed to establish a two-year pilot program. The pilot must permit school districts to enter into agreements to provide a cooperative program among districts. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5369 1997–98 |
Taxpayer information privacyAnother exemption is added to the Public Disclosure Act. Information about a taxpayer with regard to the assessment or collection of any tax imposed by a local agency is considered exempt, if comparable information with regard... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5373 1997–98 |
State agency land purchasesProvides that no state agency may purchase a parcel of land in excess of one hundred contiguous acres in any county in which public land, federal land, and tribal land together constitute more than fifty-five percent of the... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5374 1997–98 |
Nonpoint source pollutionDirection for allocation of the water quality account is provided for the period from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 2007. Each biennium, $4 million must be appropriated from the water quality account to the State Conservation... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5376 1997–98 |
Child support/interestRevises RCW 26.23.030 to delete the permissive "may" and insert the mandatory "shall" to require the office of child support enforcement to assess and collect interest on past due child support. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5377 1997–98 |
Railroads/tax exemptionsGrants sales and use tax exemptions relating to railroad property and fuel. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5378 1997–98 |
Prop tax reduction extendedThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5379 1997–98 |
Sales tax collectn reimbursmAuthorizes each seller to retain, as reimbursement for the costs associated with collection and administration under RCW 82.08.050, the following amounts each reporting period: (1) 1.25 percent of the tax collected on the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5381 1997–98 |
Local public health financngIf excess funds become available in the county sales tax equalization account after existing statutorily required distributions are made, the State Treasurer must distribute the excess into the county public health account. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5382 1997–98 |
Forest fire suppression acctDesignates additional funding sources for the landowner contingency forest fire suppression account. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5384 1997–98 |
Leasehold interestsRequires that rents for all uses of state-owned aquatic lands that are authorized by the department of natural resources as condominium or cooperative leasehold interests shall be at fair market rental value to be determined... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5386 1997–98 |
Jobs for the environmentThe jobs for the environment restoration account is established in the state treasury. Money may only be spent after appropriation by the Legislature. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5388 1997–98 |
Marine recreation landsDeclares that no grant to a state agency or any public body of moneys transferred to the recreation resource account from the marine fuel tax refund account may be used for the acquisition or capital improvement of marine... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5389 1997–98 |
Recreation resource accountRevises RCW 43.99.080 pertaining to the authorized expenditures of funds transferred to the recreation resource account from the marine fuel tax refund account. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5390 1997–98 |
Operating budget 1997-99Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for the operations of state agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5391 1997–98 |
Capital budget 1997-99Makes appropriations and authorizes expenditures for capital improvements for the period ending June 30, 1999. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5392 1997–98 |
General obligation bondsDeclares that, for the purpose of providing funds to finance the projects described and authorized by the legislature in the capital and operating appropriations acts for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, and all costs incidental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5393 1997–98 |
Forest fire protection costThe forest fire protection assessment is increased from $14.50 to $16.75 for the first 50 acres, and from 22 cents to 25 cents on each acre exceeding 50 acres. A corresponding increase is provided in the amount that may be... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5396 1997–98 |
School leviesThe temporary 4 percent levy authority is made permanent and phased back in over two years. With continued exceptions for grandfathered districts, the maximum levy authority is 21 percent in 1998 and 24 percent in 1999. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5397 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemThe timelines for the availability of the assessments are modified and the developing and initial implementing entity is clarified. Goal 1 and Mathematics : The timeline for the availability of the elementary school assessment... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5399 1997–98 |
Juv hunting & fishing licensJuveniles under 18 years old may fish recreationally for food fish and game fish, and collect shellfish and seaweed without a license. The reduced fee juvenile steelhead license is available to persons under 18 years of age. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |