All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5120 1997–98 |
Fish enhancementThe Fish and Wildlife Commission must instruct the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify sites for remote site incubators. Existing construction crew employees may be used to construct incubators and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5157 1997–98 |
Weather-damaged items/tx exmA sales and use tax exemption is allowed on charges made for labor, services and tangible property for the repair or replacement of residential buildings and household goods, personal effects and private automobiles lost or... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5193 1997–98 |
Farmworker housing tax exempThe exemption from the sales and use tax is extended to agricultural employee housing provided by housing authorities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. If the housing is used by agricultural employees for less... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5505 1997–98 |
Water supply safety & reliabIf an application for a water right is denied, the Department of Ecology may offer to assist the applicant with obtaining or developing an adequate supply of water. The supply of water must be consistent with the local land... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5521 1997–98 |
County research serviceThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5574 1997–98 |
Property tax reformA taxpayer who only holds a security interest in property must supply the county assessor with the name of the person making payments for property tax purposes under the security interest. Wilful failure to comply is subject... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5668 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is instructed to adopt a Temporary Worker Building Code by administrative rule. Guidelines for adopting the code are the same guidelines that were given to the Building Code Council to develop the code. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5718 1997–98 |
Vehicle & driver recordsDisclosure and use of "personal information" contained in motor vehicle and driver records is prohibited, unless explicitly authorized by law or permitted by the individual named in the record. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5725 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterThe owner of a wastewater treatment facility that generates reclaimed water under a reclaimed water permit has the exclusive right to that water. A permit for a new water right is not required. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5739 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, the employer must furnish or compensate the employee for such apparel. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5781 1997–98 |
City assumptn/water-sewer syA city shall not assume jurisdiction over a water or sewer district unless the voters of the district vote for the assumption. The district must be contiguous to the city. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5783 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5785 1997–98 |
Wells/ground water rightsUpon application to the Department of Ecology, the holder of a ground water permit may consolidate with a ground water right exempt from the need for a permit (stockwatering, half-acre lawn or garden watering, single and group... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5838 1997–98 |
On-site sewage permitsOn-Site System Permitting : A local health officer must respond to an applicant for an on-site sewage system permit within 30 days after receiving a completed application. The application may be approved, denied, or identified... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5867 1997–98 |
Tourism promotion/excise taxAn additional 3 percent hotel-motel tax can be levied by a town with a population between 1,000 and 1,400 that is in a county composed entirely of islands or that is east of the Cascade mountains and whose boundaries lie in... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 452, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5868 1997–98 |
Aluminum master alloys/taxAluminum master alloy producers are classified as processors for hire without regard to the portion of value of the alloy provided by the producer or its customer. Thus, producers of aluminum master alloys will only pay B&O... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 6039 1997–98 |
Insurance fines/assessmentsAny fine or other regulatory assessment imposed in an enforcement action under the Insurance Code must be collected by the Department of Revenue on behalf of the state and paid into the state general fund. | James West (R-6) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 6061 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetDepartment of Transportation. No funds provided for new projects to expand highway capacity. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 457, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 6064 1997–98 |
General obligation bondsThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue $989 million of state general obligation bonds to finance projects appropriated in the 1997-99 capital and operating budgets. The bill specifies that the authority is only for... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 456, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1032 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformGrants of Rule-Making Authority . The Forest Practices Board, the Department of Labor and Industries, and the Insurance Commissioner are prohibited from relying solely on intent statements or the agency's enabling provisions... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 409, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1033 1997–98 |
Grain facility clean air reqOnce a registration or report has been filed under the air pollution source registration program for a grain warehouse or grain elevator, a registration, report, or fee may not be again required for the warehouse or elevator... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 410, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1085 1997–98 |
Student test/survey notifctnThe common school code is amended to clarify that absent prior consent, no student may be required to submit to a test, questionnaire, survey, analysis or evaluation that reveals information concerning the student's or the... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1086 1997–98 |
Removing child from schoolThe authorization requirement for removal of students from school grounds is modified. No student may be removed from school grounds without authorization from the student's parent or legal guardian. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 411, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |