All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5762 1997–98 |
Horse racingSimulcasting of Out-of-State Races : A class 1 racing association may be authorized by the Horse Racing Commission to simulcast out-of-state races to its racing facility. A class 1 racing association is defined as a licensee... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5774 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5809 1997–98 |
Unauthorized insurersThe amount of the alien insurer's trust account in the United States is increased to $5,400,000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5925 1997–98 |
Teachers' salary scheduleThe act limits the educational credits districts may count as having advanced the experience level of their basic education, certificated instructional staff. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 90, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 6007 1997–98 |
Mutual savings bank expensesThe statutory limitation is repealed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5146 1997–98 |
State investment board membrThe member of the State Investment Board representing a retired member of any retirement system is rotated as follows: TRS, PERS, and LEOFF. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5155 1997–98 |
Vehicle width limitsState law is modified to conform with federal law by extending the amount of overhang for truck safety appliances and appurtenances to three inches on each side of the vehicle. This change eliminates the need for truckers to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5526 1997–98 |
Water diversion/permitsEstablishment of a right to use water for municipal purposes, without first complying with the permit requirement, is allowed for diversions under either of two conditions: a) from a river with an instantaneous minimum flow of... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5651 1997–98 |
Workers' comp actionsFor purposes of allowing a cause of action against an employer for injuries resulting from the deliberate intention of the employer, it is provided that a worker's injury does not result from the deliberate intention of his or... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| HB 1089 1997–98 |
AFDC references correctedThe Revised Code of Washington contains many references to "Aid to Families with Dependent Children." These references appear in several titles, as well as throughout the title dealing with public assistance. References to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 59, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1187 1997–98 |
Associate develpmnt orgnztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to contract with Associate Development Organizations or other local organizations for coordinated community and economic development services in... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1651 1997–98 |
Malt liquor in kegs salesLiquor licensees who convert their class AE or BE combination licenses allowing the sale of beer for consumption on or off the premises including kegs to class H licenses may continue to sell beer in untapped kegs if... | Pat Scott (D-38) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1813 1997–98 |
Movie & video production/taxThe sales and use tax exemption on production equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is expanded to include other vehicles used solely for production activities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 61, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 3901 1997–98 |
Personal respnsblty/wrk J.S.Legal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated. TANF recipients receive a lifetime maximum of five years of public assistance. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 58, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| SB 5163 1997–98 |
UCC financial statmnt filingThe Department of Licensing is required to give notice to parties filing financing statements that it is only good for five years. The notice is provided four and one half years after filing. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| SB 5364 1997–98 |
911 employeesIn counties with a sheriff = s department that operates the 911 emergency communications system, in addition to unclassified (exempt) positions currently authorized, the sheriff may designate one unclassified position for the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| SB 6098 1997–98 |
Human services act of 1997Washington State exercises its option under the federal act to continue to make public assistance available to legal immigrants. Types of assistance include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medicaid and social services... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1060 1997–98 |
Wildlife/recreation projectsThe fiscal year 1997 list of WWRP projects is approved. The list includes 16 projects totaling $4.2 million, and nine alternate projects. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1120 1997–98 |
School district territoryThe automatic transfer of annexed property of a one-site school district to an annexing city or town is changed. If a city or town annexes property in a one-site school district and the annexed property contains a school... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1124 1997–98 |
Higher ed state support discBeginning with the 1997 fall academic term, at the beginning of each academic term, public and independent institutions of higher education must provide information to students on the approximate amount of the state = s... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1171 1997–98 |
Emergency managementA number of changes are made to laws relating to emergency management. The term A man made @ disaster is altered to A technological, or human caused @ disaster. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1188 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical student tuitWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1249 1997–98 |
Business registrtn & licenseThe director of the Department of Licensing is authorized to contract with the federal Internal Revenue Service and other appropriate federal agencies to issue conditional federal employer identification numbers and other... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 51, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |