All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5278 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyBeginning July 1, 1999, with new authority ending June 30, 2002: $ Physicians are required to test newborns to determine if the physician believes the child may be drug-affected. If the tests are positive, the physician must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5347 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing-only progrmJuvenile-fishing-only waters are expanded to include persons up to 18 years old. The commission must designate additional waters for new juvenile fishing opportunities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5424 1997–98 |
International services/taxA credit is provided against either the B&O tax or the insurance premiums tax equal to 5 percent of the qualified payroll plus 5 percent of the qualified support service expenses for businesses involved in international... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5431 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommThe ban on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s ability to approve a mandatory local measured service tariff filing is extended to July 1, 2002, and is expanded to include a ban on the Washington... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5468 1997–98 |
BeekeepingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Commissioner of Public Lands must confer with the Apiary Advisory Committee for the purpose of exploring the location of additional pollinating bees on state managed lands. Each... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5479 1997–98 |
Provisnl certificatd employeTeachers and other non-supervisory certificated staff are provisional district employees during the first three years of employment. An exception remains for new hires with two or more years certificated work experience in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5618 1997–98 |
Ferry queuesIt is a traffic infraction for a driver of a motor vehicle intending to board a Washington State ferry to: (1) block a residential driveway while waiting to board the ferry; or (2) move in front of another vehicle in a queue... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5629 1997–98 |
Domestic violence/sentencingThe aggravating factor of domestic violence upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime is changed to include any domestic violence offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5634 1997–98 |
Osteoporosis educationWithin available resources, the Department of Health may establish a statewide osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program. The program promotes public awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, with an emphasis... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5660 1997–98 |
Day care enforcement actionsEvery licensed child day-care center and family day-care provider is required to prominently post the following items: (1) a copy of the license; (2) the notice of any pending enforcement action; and (3) a notice that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5742 1997–98 |
Retirement allowance agreemnIn cases where a beneficiary violates a restraining order issued on behalf of a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plan 1 member, the joint and survivor option may be rescinded by the retiree, with the permission of the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5775 1997–98 |
Hazardous device handlingCertain activities of hazardous devices technicians are exempt from the explosives act, including the performance of normal and emergency operations, handling evidence, and operating specially designed emergency response... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5861 1997–98 |
Crimes with firearms/weaponsThe maximum terms of incarceration for felony convictions are as follows: $ class A felony: life in prison (no change); $ class B felony: the sum of ten years plus any firearm or deadly weapon penalty enhancement; $ class C... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5939 1997–98 |
Wing-in-ground effect vehiclThe Legislative Transportation Committee is required to commission a study that is conducted by the appropriate engineering departments of any Washington State university in conjunction with the Department of Transportation.... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6050 1997–98 |
State rte. 16 improvmnts/taxThe construction on State Route 16 corridor improvements, including the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, under the Department of Transportation = s public-private initiatives program is exempt from paying the leasehold excise tax for... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6076 1997–98 |
Needy student financial aidThe state appropriation for student financial aid is 30 percent of any change in revenue estimated to occur as a result of increase in tuition and fees through legislative action. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6117 1997–98 |
Salmon license buyback progrResident commercial salmon fishing licenses and resident salmon charter boat licensees may participate in an expanded license buyout program which is funded at the 25 percent rate from state funds and the 75 percent rate from... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6131 1997–98 |
Shellfish sanitary controlA person whose license or certificate of approval is denied, revoked or suspended by the Department of Health as a result of health violations may not serve as the person in charge of, be employed by, manage or otherwise... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6134 1997–98 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe State Treasurer is authorized to transfer such monies in the marine fuel tax refund account that are not required for payment of refund claims or costs to the recreational resource account only. The calculation factor,... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6143 1997–98 |
Elevators and conveyances"Elevating device" is added to the definition of "conveyance" and a set of specific definitions of different elevating devices is added. Responsibility for inspecting conveyances located in grain elevators is returned to the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6144 1997–98 |
Workers' comp paymnt recovryThe repayment or recoupment of industrial insurance payments induced by fraud must be demanded or ordered within three years of the discovery of the fraud. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6145 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe crime victims = compensation program is authorized to designate private attorneys as special assistant attorneys general to pursue civil legal actions against criminal offenders and third parties for costs incurred by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6152 1997–98 |
State park lands managementThe restriction on the time period within which State Parks must conduct public hearings is eliminated, but a public hearing still must be held. Proceeds from the sale of park land are placed in a dedicated account to purchase... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6157 1997–98 |
Contempt of courtA limit of 180 days jail is placed on a contempt of court order imposed for the purpose of bringing a party into compliance with court orders. A punishment of jail time may only be imposed once on a person for a violation of a... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6160 1997–98 |
Reclamation districtsThe unused statute, Chapter 89.30 RCW, is repealed. Other irrigation district and joint boards of control laws are not affected. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |