All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5403 1997–98 |
Distribution of estatesIf at the time of death a petition for dissolution, separation, or declaration of invalidity is pending, the surviving spouse takes whatever he or she would have been entitled to under a separation agreement had the decedent... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5404 1997–98 |
Organ donationsThe Department of Licensing is authorized to provide anatomical gift statements to the public which include two options: that the individual offer the anatomical gift without limitation, or that the donor wishes the gift go... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5405 1997–98 |
Public health financingProvides for public health financing through the county sales and use tax equalization account. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5406 1997–98 |
School levies and bondsProvides for a simple majority of voters voting to authorize school district levies and bonds. Requires approval by the voters at the next general election. Repeals RCW 28A.530.020. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5407 1997–98 |
Child access to firearmsProvides that a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a readily dischargeable firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access, and... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5408 1997–98 |
Domestic violenceA domestic violence counselor or advocate may not be examined as to a communication made by the victim of domestic violence to the counselor or advocate. This testimonial privilege may be waived by the domestic violence victim. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5410 1997–98 |
Indeterm sentence review brdThe Indeterminate Sentence Review Board sunset date is extended from June 30, 1998, to June 30, 2008. Recommendations regarding alternatives for carrying out the duties of the board must be presented by the Governor to the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5411 1997–98 |
Smoking in public placesDeclares that no person may smoke in a public place or worksite except for the following: (1) Private residences, except for homes licensed as family day care homes, during the hours of operation; (2) privately owned or leased... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5412 1997–98 |
Child welfare recordsThe confidentiality laws covering child welfare records are modified to allow greater disclosure of information. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5413 1997–98 |
Advanced coll tuition paymntEstablishes the Washington advanced college tuition payment program to help make higher education affordable and accessible to all citizens of the state of Washington by offering a savings incentive that will protect... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5414 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt compensatn fundAppropriates the sum of four million eight hundred thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, and transfers for the biennium ending June 30, 1999, from the revenues collected under RCW 50.24.018 to the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5415 1997–98 |
Controlled substance sentencProposes sentencing guidelines for the sale of various amounts of controlled substances. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5416 1997–98 |
Boards and commissionsProvides for the elimination and consolidation of boards and commissions. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5417 1997–98 |
JuvenilesMakes technical revisions to provisions relating to juveniles. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5418 1997–98 |
Rural natural resource areasProvides for reauthorization of assistance to areas impacted by the rural natural resources crisis. Extends the termination date for the program to June 30, 2000. Repeals RCW 43.31.651. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5419 1997–98 |
Work force emplymnt & trainiRequires that revenues from the tax imposed under RCW 50.24.018 that exceed the limit that may be deposited in the employment and training trust fund are to be deposited in the unemployment insurance trust fund. Repeals RCW... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5420 1997–98 |
Watershed planningDeclares that the most effective way to plan, manage, and protect the watershed is at the local level, where there is an intimate relationship with the watershed and concern about how the watershed is to be used. Provides that... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5425 1997–98 |
Wildlife & recreatn programsAuthorizes Washington wildlife and recreation program projects for fiscal year 1997. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5427 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedies/taxThe term "retail sale" is amended so that retail sales tax does not apply to the sale of labor or services for environmental remedial action. "Environmental remedial action" includes services related to identification,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5428 1997–98 |
Juvenile dispositionsRevises provisions of chapter 13.40 RCW relating to juvenile dispositions. Repeals RCW 13.40.0354 and 13.40.125. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5429 1997–98 |
Rules adoption authorityThe statutory authority for an agency to adopt new or change existing rules expires two years after the effective date of the statute cited as authority or two years after the effective date of this act, whichever is later. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5430 1997–98 |
Publ trans beneft area powrsThe powers of Public Transportation Benefit Area Authorities are broadened to permit those agencies to contract with cities and counties, whose roads, streets, and related properties they use and affect, to pay for road,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5432 1997–98 |
Library electronic info acceThe State Library must design and implement two pilot projects in close cooperation with other state libraries. The State Library must report to the Legislature on the projects by December 1, 1999. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5433 1997–98 |
Flood damage reductionEach county, city or town adopting or amending a comprehensive plan or development regulations must ensure that they are both consistent and coordinated with any plan to reduce flood hazards. Additionally, local governments... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5435 1997–98 |
Surface miningProvides that counties, cities, and towns may regulate surface mining operations only by ordinance and only in accordance with the requirements and limitations of this act. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |