All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5370 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases its rates with ten days = notice to the WUTC if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate and the filing company agrees not to file, for a... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5394 1997–98 |
School auditsThe Superintendent of Public Instruction is required to withhold or recover state payments to school districts based on findings of the State Auditor. The superintendent is authorized to require school districts to submit... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 167, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5472 1997–98 |
Caseload forecast councilA new Caseload Forecast Council is created, comprised of representatives of each of the four legislative caucuses and two representatives of the Governor. The council employs a supervisor and staff to perform forecasts of... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 168, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5612 1997–98 |
Architects registrationIn addition to having either a degree in architecture and three years = work experience or eight years = work experience, an applicant must have completed the requirements of a structured intern training program approved by... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5669 1997–98 |
Metals mining & milling feeThe transfer of responsibility for collecting and administering the fee for metals mining is transferred from the Department of Revenue to the Department of Ecology. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5670 1997–98 |
Solid waste collctn certificUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, the UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies the UTC, in writing, of its... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5681 1997–98 |
Assault/health care personnlWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5714 1997–98 |
Forest practicesA portion of the Department of Natural Resources' responsibility for the administration and enforcement of forest practices regulations is transferred to local governments. Specifically, by December 2001, city and county... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 173, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5724 1997–98 |
Limitation of actions/theftTheft in the first degree must not be prosecuted more than three years after the discovery of the theft when the victim is a tax exempt corporation under 501(c)(3). | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 174, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5744 1997–98 |
Legislatv review/agncy rulesJARRC may require that the significant legislative rule-making analysis be performed on any rule of any agency within 180 days of JARRC = s receipt of the notice of proposed rule-making. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5804 1997–98 |
Computer software/taxThe requirement to study the computer software exemptions and valuation rules is repealed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5903 1997–98 |
Hotel/motel tax useThe allowed use of the additional 2 percent hotel/motel tax revenue is expanded to include the costs of operation, acquisition, or construction of performing and cultural arts facilities in cities with population between... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5959 1997–98 |
Seed potato productionGrowers of certified seed potatoes may submit a petition to the Department of Agriculture requesting the establishment of a restricted seed potato production area. The petition is to include a description of the proposed... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5970 1997–98 |
FireworksA person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits.... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 182, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5976 1997–98 |
Nurse title useIt is unlawful to use the title "nurse" in this state unless the person is licensed as a registered nurse, a nurse practitioner, or a licensed practical nurse. Christian Science nurses may call themselves nurses. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 177, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5997 1997–98 |
Cosmetology inspectionsThe Department of Licensing must inspect schools of cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring at least once a year. In addition, the department must inspect cosmetology, barbering, esthetics and manicuring salons and... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 178, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5998 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe advisory board membership is increased by two members appointed by the director. Both are experienced members of the professions, one having chain salon supervisory experience and the other having salon and school experience. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 179, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 6004 1997–98 |
K-20 educatn technology fundAll network users pay an equitable share of the costs for use of the network to the education technology revolving fund created in the custody of the State Treasurer. Only the Director of the Department of Information Services... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 180, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 6062 1997–98 |
Operating budgetThe omnibus appropriations act for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium is enacted. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 149, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1069 1997–98 |
Explosives/malicious useThe crimes related to placing or exploding a bomb are altered in four ways. First, crimes related to bombing are classified as "A," "B," or "C" felonies. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1096 1997–98 |
Fees payment and recoveryA judgment imposing legal financial obligations, including crime victims = assessments, may be extended by the county clerk for ten years solely for the purpose of collecting unpaid court obligations through a collection... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1099 1997–98 |
LEOFF retirement plan IFormer LEOFF I members who are now active members of PERS, TRS or WSPRS are given the option to transfer their prior LEOFF I service credit to their current retirement system and plan. Members who have withdrawn contributions... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 122, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1105 1997–98 |
Legislatv service/retirementWashington State Patrol members serving in the Legislature on or after January 1, 1995 may continue to earn service credit during the legislative session. Member and employer contributions are based on the compensation the... | Val Ogden (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1196 1997–98 |
Charitable trusts registratnCharitable trustees must register with the Secretary of State if (a) the trust holds assets for income producing purposes exceeding a threshold value to be established by the Secretary by rule; (b) all or part of the principal... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |