All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5607 1997–98 |
Solid waste landfill opertrsIn addition to a reserve account, operators of larger landfills are required to maintain a cash bond. Permit holders and applicants operating landfills larger than 100 acres with an average design capacity horizontal height... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5608 1997–98 |
Solid waste handlingCompensation to private parties for solid waste handling or landfill operations may not exceed the actual cost of operations. The actual cost may include a reasonable return determined by the return on investment method or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5609 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentDeclares that the program shall include the following: (1) Encouraging students in grades nine through twelve to acquire the academic and related skills necessary to prepare for the study of vocational agriculture at an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5610 1997–98 |
Water resources boardDesignates procedures for the establishment of water conservancy boards. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5611 1997–98 |
Federal water quality prjctsThe Department of Ecology is required to revoke a water quality certification when the supported application for a federal license or permit is denied. The revocation may be subject to reinstatement if the license or permit is... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5615 1997–98 |
Commercial bottom trawlingCommercial bottom trawling for food fish and shellfish is prohibited in the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of the Sekiu River, the Strait of Georgia, the San Juan Islands, Admiralty Inlet, Puget Sound, and Hood Canal. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5616 1997–98 |
Unincorporated area councilsDeclares that the purpose of this act is to provide voters of unincorporated areas with direct input on the zoning of their community by establishing a governmental mechanism to develop a proposed community zoning ordinance... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5617 1997–98 |
Fire company/property taxExempts all real and personal property owned or leased by a fire district and used regularly for training and education services of fire district personnel. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5619 1997–98 |
Conservation areas/acquisitnProvides that the proceeds of the tax authorized under RCW 82.45.060(3) shall be used exclusively for the acquisition of a less than fee simple interest in conservation areas and maintenance of conservation areas by state... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5624 1997–98 |
Mining and milling operatnsRecognizes that the extraction of minerals by surface mining is an essential activity making an important contribution to the economic well-being of the state and nation, and that it is not possible to extract minerals without... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5625 1997–98 |
Health care quality protectnAll health care facilities as defined in RCW 48.43.005 and all health carriers, as defined in the act, must permit the treating health care provider, as defined in the act, to make all decisions regarding patient care. Covered... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5627 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn/timberBy November 1997, the State Parks and Recreation Commission submits a report to the Legislature, specifying a site specific timber management and salvage policy, along with recommendations and suggested legislation to carry... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5630 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost reimbursmMunicipalities, counties, and the state may demand a community restoration fee to recover incarceration costs from persons incarcerated at a municipal, county, or state facility by virtue of a court decree. The community... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5632 1997–98 |
Marine waters/salmon habitatProvides for the protection of the marine environment and associated ecosystems through oil spill prevention, the protection, conservation, and enhancement of marine waters and of salmon habitat, and a ban on off-shore oil... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5635 1997–98 |
Air pollution contrl authrtyThe requirement of compensation for board of directors service is limited. Air pollution control agencies are prohibited from paying board members for time spent serving on the board while they are being compensated as... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5639 1997–98 |
Electric customer choiceDeclares an intent to: (1) Allow all retail electric customers to select their electricity supplier of choice no later than July 1, 1999; (2) permit new entities, including power marketers and others, to sell electricity... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5640 1997–98 |
County admin. officer/retireRevises RCW 41.40.023 to allow a county chief administrative officer to be excluded from the public employees' retirement system. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5641 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle warrantiesThe warranty for new motor vehicles applies to portions of the motor home designated, used, or maintained primarily as a mobile dwelling, office, or commercial space. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5643 1997–98 |
Assistive technologyCurrent law is modified to allow assistive devices to be loaned, leased, sold or transferred to children with disabilities, to their parents, or to private and public nonprofit agencies that serve children with disabilities. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5644 1997–98 |
Coin-op laundries/sales taxRemoves the sales tax on coin-operated laundromats in apartments and mobile home communities which are for the use of tenants only. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5645 1997–98 |
Landscape maintenance/taxRemoves the sales tax on landscape maintenance and horticultural services. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5646 1997–98 |
Farming operation/proprty txStructures, such as commodity storage and handling facilities, are made eligible for current use tax treatment if they are located on land qualifying as farm and agricultural land and are used for purposes integral to the farm... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5648 1997–98 |
Juv probation & detentionRevises RCW 13.04.035 to authorize a county legislative authority to prescribe for alternative administration of juvenile probation counselor and detention services. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5649 1997–98 |
School dist employee beneftsThe definition of basic benefits used to define the use of state contributions to school district employer benefits is amended. Under the terms of the bill, the requirement that medical, dental, vision, group term life, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |