All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1191 1997–98 |
Mandated health insur benftsA mandated benefit is defined as coverage or offerings required by law to be provided by a health carrier to cover a specific health care service or condition, or to contract, pay, or reimburse specific categories of health... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 412, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1387 1997–98 |
Basic health plan benefitsAlthough a health carrier generally cannot adjust the rate (premium) more frequently than annually for a particular individual or small employer who has been offered a plan, the health carrier can file rate adjustments once... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1418 1997–98 |
Resource managmnt cost acct.Changes are made to the operation of the resource management cost account. References to the pooling of funds within the account are removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1468 1997–98 |
Mining reclamatn permit feesThe Department of Natural Resources = authority to modify the annual surface mine reclamation permit fee by rule is removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1478 1997–98 |
Winter wildlife feedingThe Legislature recognizes it is in the public interest to feed deer and elk on an emergency basis during episodes of severe winter weather given such animals are at risk of starvation and may be driven to forage on private... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1565 1997–98 |
Small scale mining/prospctngSmall scale prospecting and mining is exempt from the hydraulic permit statute. Small scale mining is defined as mining with pans, sluice boxes, concentrators and mini-rocker boxes. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 415, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1607 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with claims accepted after June 30, 1997, self-insured employers are authorized to close certain industrial insurance claims that involve a determination of permanent partial disability. The claims that self-insurers... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1768 1997–98 |
Pharmacy ancillary personnelThe title of Level A pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy technician. The title of Level B pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy assistant. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1770 1997–98 |
Dungeness crab/coastl fishryA $500 transfer fee is established. A license transferred to a nonresident is subject to an additional transfer fee equal to the difference between a resident and nonresident license renewal fee. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 418, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1791 1997–98 |
Commodity commissions/taxFunds received from agricultural commodity boards or commissions by certain nonprofit organizations are exempt from the business and occupation tax. Eligible organizations are those which qualify for exemption from the federal... | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1792 1997–98 |
Environ technology certifctnFor the purposes of this legislation, "certification program" is defined as a program, developed or approved by the department, to certify the quantitative performance of an environmental technology over a specified range of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 419, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1935 1997–98 |
Inherited property developmnIn spite of zoning provisions relating to minimum lot sizes, inherited property which is exempt from platting and subdivision requirements may be developed. The property must be developed for a use authorized for that... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2080 1997–98 |
Agriculture land classifictnA new classification of land as agricultural land with long-term commercial significance is created in the open space program. To be eligible for the new classification, the lands must be designated agricultural under the... | Linda Evans Parlette (R-12) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2091 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 2272 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tx enforcmPrimary enforcement authority for cigarette and tobacco tax laws is transferred from the Department of Revenue to the Liquor Control Board. It is the intent of the Legislature that the cigarette and tobacco tax laws of the... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 420, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5103 1997–98 |
Commercial fishery licensesAlternate operators are allowed for commercial fishing licenses, delivery licenses, and charter boat licenses on a case-by-case basis to be determined by the Fish and Wildlife Commission. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 421, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5104 1997–98 |
Pheasant enhancement programBeginning the 1997 hunting season, pheasant hunters in eastern Washington must pay a $10 surcharge, in addition to other licensing requirements, in order to hunt pheasants. Funds from the program are utilized to release... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5105 1997–98 |
State rules federal requirmnThe authority of a significant legislative rule-making agency to determine that it is necessary for a rule to differ from federal law is removed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5119 1997–98 |
Forest practices appeals brdThe Legislature finds that the functions of the Forest Practices Appeals Board have overriding sensitivity and are of importance to the public welfare and operation of state government. Part-time Forest Practices Appeals Board... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5188 1997–98 |
Health status of inmatesAn additional exception is added to the circumstances under which a patient = s medical information must be disclosed without the patient = s authorization. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5273 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationAdvanced compensatory mitigation is defined as mitigation in advance of known, unavoidable impacts of planned development projects. A project proponent may propose a mitigation plan that includes advanced compensatory... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5274 1997–98 |
Student social security nmbrSchool districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s social security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes or when explicitly required by federal law. When a school district requests disclosure of a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |