All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1908 1997–98 |
Fire fighting techncl reviewAn eight-member firefighting technical review committee is established. The director of the Department of Labor and Industries appoints the committee members for three-year staggered terms. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1955 1997–98 |
Real estate brokerage relatnCertain provisions of the law governing real estate brokerage relationships are clarified. Duties of an agent to the seller or buyer and duties of a dual agent . Duties owed by the licensee agent to the buyer, seller, or both... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1969 1997–98 |
Public water systemsThe Department of Health (DOH) and the Public Works Board (PWB) are directed to establish and maintain a program to use moneys in the drinking water assistance account in accordance with provisions under the federal SDWA. DOH,... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 2044 1997–98 |
Personal wireless facilitiesWhen a telecommunications service provider applies to place several microcells and/or minor facilities in a single geographical area, local governments are encouraged (1) to allow the applicant to file a single set of SEPA... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 219, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1459 1997–98 |
Dept. of licensing licenseesProportional registration licensees, motor vehicle fuel licensees, special fuel licensees and aircraft fuel licensees are required to file notice of bankruptcy with DOL. The term A preceding year @ is defined to be in... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1465 1997–98 |
Mining issues consulting serThe Department of Natural Resources must establish a no-cost consulting service for miners, surface mining reclamation permit holders, local government, and the public. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1466 1997–98 |
Surface mining reclamationThe Department of Natural Resources may delegate its enforcement authority if the department believes that the county, city, or town employs personnel who are qualified to enforce reclamation plans approved by the department.... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1467 1997–98 |
Mining reclamation securityOnly the Department of Natural Resources holds the performance security for surface mine reclamation. When acting in its capacity as a regulator, no state agency or local government may require a surface mining operation to... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1473 1997–98 |
Development loan fundThe 1995-97 capital budget appropriation to CTED from the development loan account is increased by $700,000, from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1525 1997–98 |
County transportatn programsThe July 1 adoption date for the six-year transportation program is revised to allow the six-year plan to be adopted at any time prior to the adoption of the annual transportation budget. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1533 1997–98 |
County road fundsRisk management, insurance, and self-insurance programs are added to the list of eligible expenditures for the county road fund when directly related to county road purposes. The requirement to use the money paid into the... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 189, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1551 1997–98 |
Higher ed fiscal flexibilityEach baccalaureate institution may use up to 2 percent of the institution = s operating fee revenue to waive all or a portion of tuition and fees for any student, except on the basis of intercollegiate athletics. This... | Dawn Mason (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 207, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1593 1997–98 |
Solid waste collectn vehiclsGarbage trucks collecting garbage or recyclables on route at speeds of 20 mph or less may legally transport the swamper on the outside of the vehicle. | Pat Scott (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 190, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1594 1997–98 |
Garbage truck front-loadersFront-loading garbage and recycling trucks are exempt from the three-foot extension length limit when on route and actually collecting solid waste or recyclables at speeds of 20 miles per hour (mph) or less. The exemption... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 191, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1600 1997–98 |
Surface mining permitsThe requirement for mine operating permits issued before July 1, 1993, to be reviewed within five years of that date before being considered reclamation permits is removed. A permit holder may modify a reclamation plan at any... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 192, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1604 1997–98 |
Limousine advertisingA limousine carrier is not required to use the UBI when advertising in the alphabetical listing in a phone directory. The UBI is still required when advertising in a display ad. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1743 1997–98 |
Long-term care ombudsmanThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to adopt rules for the state long-term care ombudsman program. An emergency is declared. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 194, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| HB 1761 1997–98 |
Mutual aid/interlocal agreemThe existing statute providing for interstate and intrastate mutual aid agreements is repealed and a new statute with somewhat similar provisions is enacted. Much of the detail from the existing statute relating to interstate... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5044 1997–98 |
AIDS-related crimesThe elements of the crimes of HIV-related assault are changed and the crimes are reclassified as first-degree assault. A person is guilty of HIV-related assault in the first degree if the person, with intent to inflict great... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 196, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5047 1997–98 |
Community correctns officersCommunity corrections officers are authorized, under certain circumstances, to carry firearms during the course of their official field duties. Community corrections officers who choose to be armed on the job must provide or... | Don Benton (R-17) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5093 1997–98 |
Capital punishment sentencngThe requirement that the state Supreme Court review a sentence of death for excessiveness or disproportionality is removed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5102 1997–98 |
Fishing license surchargePersons who purchase a three-consecutive-day license to fish for salmon or marine bottomfish in marine area codes 5 through 13 (Puget Sound) or Lake Washington are assessed an annual recreational surcharge of $5. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5154 1997–98 |
Vehicle gross weight schedulWashington = s vehicle gross weight schedule is extended from 70 feet to 86 feet between the first and last axle so that six- and seven-axle trucks can reach the legal maximum weight limit of 105,500 pounds. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5299 1997–98 |
Shoreline managemnt permitsCopies of the petition for review of a local government shoreline decision must be served on the local government, in addition to the Department of Ecology and the Attorney General. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |