All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5697 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxFinds that: (1) The current system for collecting special fuel taxes has allowed many parties to fraudulently evade paying the special fuel taxes due the state; and (2) by changing the point of collection of the special fuel... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5698 1997–98 |
Teacher CPR trainingRequires that applicants for teacher certification under chapter 28A.400 RCW shall show proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Costs of training shall be borne by applicants. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5700 1997–98 |
Family leaveIn addition to existing family leave entitlements under state law, an employee is entitled to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to: (1) participate in K-12 activities directly related to the educational advancement... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5702 1997–98 |
Animal cruelty exemptionsAdded to the list of activities exempt from the animal cruelty law is the normal, humane, and usual use of equine for logging, riding, showing, driving or drafting purposes. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5704 1997–98 |
Thermal electric facilitiesProvides sales and use tax exemptions for installation of air pollution control facilities at nonnuclear thermal electric generating facilities. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5705 1997–98 |
Juvenile crime & recidivismJuvenile courts are required to provide notice of hearings to parents or guardians of juveniles under the jurisdiction of juvenile court. A requirement to attend the hearing may be included with the notice. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5706 1997–98 |
Juvenile offender sentencingDeclares the intent of this act is to accomplish the following goals: (1) Reduce recidivism among juvenile offenders; (2) reduce the number and rate of juvenile offenses; (3) make clear to juvenile offenders that punishment... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5707 1997–98 |
School attendance/drivingRequires compliance with school attendance laws as a condition to the privilege of driving. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5709 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/drug useProvides that, if the worker has the same or greater weight of alcohol in his or her blood as that set forth in RCW 46.61.502, or if the worker tests positive for a controlled substance, it shall be conclusively presumed that... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5711 1997–98 |
Merchant marine veteransProvides that bonuses shall be paid to servicemen and exservicemen and servicewomen and exservicewomen who served on active duty in the merchant marine at any time during the period between September 16, 1940, through July 25,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5716 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5717 1997–98 |
Public hospital districtsChanges are made to the election of public hospital district commissioners. A newly created public hospital district may have three, five, or seven commissioners, who are elected using commissioner districts, without the use... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5719 1997–98 |
Drivers' licensesRCW 46.20.265 is amended to clarify that reinstatement of a juvenile's privilege to drive following a revocation is subject to expiration of the revocation periods prescribed in statute. The process for appealing a driver's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5720 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/B&O taxDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to amounts received by a real estate broker from a salesperson or associate broker within the same brokerage office as payment for office space, or as payment for overhead... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5722 1997–98 |
Public schools license plateThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is authorized to create a public school license plate. DOL, in consultation with the state Arts Commission, must design the public school license plate based on submissions from students. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5723 1997–98 |
Workers' comp beneficiariesA nonresident alien beneficiary is to receive the same benefits under the state Industrial Insurance Act as a resident beneficiary. Language is removed which excludes nonresident aliens other than fathers and mothers from the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5726 1997–98 |
NaturopathsRevises RCW 18.135.020 to include a naturopath as a health care practitioner for certain purposes. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5728 1997–98 |
Tobacco use by minorsDeclares an intent of the legislature to further limit the access by minors to cigarettes and tobacco products and to give local governments the authority to impose stricter regulations in an effort to curb the use of such... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5729 1997–98 |
Tobacco use by minorsProvides that political subdivisions may adopt ordinances that are stricter than RCW 70.155.020 through 70.155.080 in an effort to limit the access by minors to cigarettes or tobacco products. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5730 1997–98 |
Formation of new countiesProcedures are established for the formation of new counties, and for the apportionment of liabilities and assets between the parent and new county. Various terms are defined. "Interim period" means the time period during... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5733 1997–98 |
Civil actions1.EARLY DISPUTE RESOLUTION - CONTINGENT ATTORNEY FEES Procedures are created for A early settlement offers, @ and for limiting contingent attorney fees, in lawsuits for personal injury or wrongful death. An attorney... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5735 1997–98 |
Veterans' widows/proprty taxDeclares the following property is exempt from taxation: All real and personal property of a widow or widower of a deceased member of the armed forces of the United States who died as a result of a service-connected... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5738 1997–98 |
Compensation for employmentEmployers of "tipped employees" are authorized to count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage requirement above $4.90 an hour. A "tipped employee" is defined as an employee who is engaged in an occupation in which he... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5745 1997–98 |
Family day care registrationPersons who regularly provide day care for no more than seven children in the person's home are exempt from licensing requirements if they hold a "certificate of registration without inspection." The certificate may be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |