All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1323 1997–98 |
Rules notices/distributionAn agency which has the capacity to transmit by electronic mail or facsimile mail may ask persons who are on mailing lists or rosters for copies of statements of inquiry, interpretive statements, policy statements, and other... | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 126, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1358 1997–98 |
Farm wildlife habitat/taxSales of feed, seed, seedlings, fertilizer, agents for enhanced pollination including insects such as bees, and spray materials to farmers acting under cooperative habitat development or access contracts with the Washington... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 127, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1364 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureAny property subject to seizure in connection with a violation of gambling laws may be forfeited without further hearing if, after notice is given to the owner, the owner fails to claim the property in the time required. If... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1424 1997–98 |
Kidney dialysis centersKidney dialysis centers are no longer considered health care entities requiring licensing and regulation under the Department of Health. | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 129, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1426 1997–98 |
DSHS liensStatutory language is simplified and clarified. The requirements that the lien and notice to withhold and deliver be signed and include a demand to withhold and deliver are deleted. | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 130, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1432 1997–98 |
Adoption supprt reconsidertnThe eligibility criteria for the adoption reconsideration program is expanded, to allow for payment of expenses, for children who are at high risk of physical, mental or emotional problems as a result of conditions exposed to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 131, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1496 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe definition of A negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child @ for purposes of the mandatory reporting statute is amended. The term does not, in and of itself, include situations in which siblings share a bedroom because... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1535 1997–98 |
NaturopathsLicensed naturopaths are included among the health care practitioners who may certify an individual for use as a health care assistant. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 133, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1539 1997–98 |
Fire district associationsThe fire commissioners association which provides services for fire protection districts is declared to be a municipal corporation. | Senator (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5056 1997–98 |
Property assessmnt/land useProperty subject to taxation may not be assessed at a level which assumes a higher use of the land than that permitted under zoning or land use planning laws which exist at the time of the appraisal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5111 1997–98 |
Real estate listing mapsThe county assessor prepares and keeps a complete set of maps. The maps indicate parcel configuration for county lands. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 135, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5121 1997–98 |
Estate tax returnsThe Department of Revenue is required to waive penalties when the delinquency is the result of circumstances beyond the control of the person responsible for filing the estate tax return. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 136, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5139 1997–98 |
Parks & recreatn comm fiscalThe purpose of the parks improvement account is clarified. The director is authorized to transfer funds generated by the sale of literature and materials from the parks improvement account to the parks renewal and stewardship... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5181 1997–98 |
Debtor liablty after defaultThe restriction against collecting deficiencies is removed, so that debtors are liable for the full amount of any outstanding debt when collateral secured by a A purchase money security interest in consumer goods @ is sold by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 138, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5313 1997–98 |
Environmental mitigationThe environmental mitigation revolving fund, which is not tied to programmed transportation projects, is created to finance the acquisition and development of environmental mitigation sites in advance of transportation project... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 140, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5383 1997–98 |
Manufactured housng sales txThe collection of the sales tax is returned to the Department of Revenue as reported on the state tax return received from the selling dealer. The sales and use on the private sales of mobile homes is continued to be collected... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 139, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5395 1997–98 |
Certificated staff salariesSpecial education certificated instructional staff are included with basic education certificated instructional staff for determining a school district = s average salary for state allocation purposes. The state salary... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 141, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5439 1997–98 |
Surface mining/public worksSurface mining excludes excavations or grading used primarily for public works projects, if the mines are owned or operated primarily by counties with 1993 populations of less than 20,000 persons, and each mine has an area of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5452 1997–98 |
Nonprofit cancer centers/taxAll real or personal property owned or used by a nonprofit organization in connection with a nonprofit cancer clinic is exempt from property tax. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 143, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5519 1997–98 |
Sentencing complianceThe department is authorized to require an offender to perform affirmative acts, such as drug or polygraph tests, necessary to monitor compliance with crime-related prohibitions and other sentence conditions. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5551 1997–98 |
Significant historic placesThe generic term "state register" is replaced with the more specific "Washington heritage register." Nominations made to the national register of historic places must comply with any standards promulgated by the United States... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 145, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5578 1997–98 |
At-risk youth placementA definition for a "staff secure" group care facility is created. The facility has a staffing ratio of one adult to every two children. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 146, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5637 1997–98 |
County road engineer residncThe requirement that the full-time county road engineer of each county with a population of 8,000 or more must reside in the county is eliminated. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 147, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5664 1997–98 |
Liquor credit card purchasesIndividuals are authorized to use credit or debit cards to purchase liquor at all state liquor stores, including agency liquor stores. The Liquor Control Board must provide a report to the Legislature by January 1, 1998... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 148, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1002 1997–98 |
Insurance antifraud plansTitle insurance companies, life insurance companies, health carriers (health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and health care service contractors), and some medical malpractice insurers are not required to prepare... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 92, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |