All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5337 1997–98 |
Port district formationThe expiration date beyond which a less than countywide port district may not be formed is eliminated. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5341 1997–98 |
Economic finance authorityThe limitation on WEDFA's financing of five economic development activities per year is removed. The limitation on ten small issue bonds per year is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 257, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 6022 1997–98 |
Financial instit. informatnExamination reports and other information obtained by the Department of Financial Institutions are specifically exempt from the Public Disclosure Act. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5018 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsDouble amendments affecting the classification and liability of emergency medical personnel, payments by fire protection districts annexed by cities or towns, water district bidding procedures, and the definition of related... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 245, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5151 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe civil jurisdiction of district courts is $35,000, except for actions upon bonds. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5266 1997–98 |
Engineers/land surveyorsTwo individuals may be appointed upon request to serve as pro-tem members on the board. Temporary members must meet the same qualifications as regular members. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5539 1997–98 |
Accident reportsIf a law enforcement officer completes an accident report, the drivers involved in an accident do not have to file a report. The reference to a driver = s report has been deleted since not all accidents require an accident... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5811 1997–98 |
Foreign terrorismFor the purposes of crime victims = compensation, the definition of a criminal act is expanded to include an act of terrorism committed against a Washington State resident outside the United States. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| HB 1162 1997–98 |
Med care lien/subrogationCurrent law is amended to clarify that DSHS may, by contract, extend its powers of lien and subrogation to a MCO. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 236, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1166 1997–98 |
Found property handling costIf the found property is cash, then the finder is not required to have its value appraised. The responsibility for publishing notice of the found property is moved to the governmental entity that has jurisdiction over the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 237, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1261 1997–98 |
Small business B&O creditThe Department of Revenue may prepare a tax credit table using standard increments of no more than $5 for use by taxpayers in taking the small business B&O tax credit. The table will cross reference tax liabilities with tax credits. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 238, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1277 1997–98 |
Property tax info confidentlInformation about personal property obtained by assessors may be used in administrative proceedings related to personal property, sales, or use taxes. The Department of Revenue is made subject to the same penalty as the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1353 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land. The department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner for cash at the full appraised value. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1457 1997–98 |
Dept of lic permits & certifAll statutory references to application fees are updated to $1.25. Conflicting language about travel trailers and campers is clarified to ensure that these trailers and campers can register for title purposes only. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 241, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1527 1997–98 |
Pesticides registrationStandards for recertification of pesticide dealers are established. In order to qualify for a continuing license every five years, a dealer must either accumulate training credits or meet examination requirements. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| HB 1609 1997–98 |
Radioactve waste dispo sitesMaximum disposal rates for LLRW are adjusted annually only, in January. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1997 |
May 1, 1997 |
| SB 5445 1997–98 |
Dept of health statutesTwo sections of law dealing with liability protection for emergency medical service personnel are combined. The double amendments are eliminated and the other errors mentioned above are corrected, including language... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 275, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| HB 1102 1997–98 |
Excess comp/retirement benftThe definition of excess compensation is clarified to include only those types of payments that are currently specifically listed in statute. | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1202 1997–98 |
High school credit equivalncBy statute, at the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours equals one high school credit. The State Board of Education and Higher Education Coordinating Board task force reporting requirement on high... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1269 1997–98 |
Death investigations accountThe fee for copies of vital records and the amount turned over to the death investigations = account from death certificate fees are changed. The Department of Health charges $13 for the first certified copy of birth, death,... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1327 1997–98 |
Sales tx collectn reimbursmnRetailers may retain a portion of the state sales taxes they collect from consumers to reimburse them for the administrative costs of collecting the taxes. Businesses are allowed to retain 1.0 percent of state retail sales... | Tom Huff (R-26) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1349 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insuranceTwo or more employers in the logging industry may form self-insurance groups to cover their industrial insurance responsibilities if: (1) the employers are members of an organization that has been in existence for at least... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1472 1997–98 |
Mineral resource landsTwo provisions are added to GMA. The first provision sets forth the legislative intent regarding the importance of mining and the legislative finding that designation, production, and conservation of adequate sources of... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 26, 1997 |