All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6537 1997–98 |
Liquor board grant receiptsThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to accept and disburse, subject to appropriation, federal grants or other funds or donations from any sources for the purpose of improving public awareness regarding the use of tobacco. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6540 1997–98 |
Vehicle licensing agenciesIn determining whether to site vehicle licensing services in a state facility, the department must: (1) apply the same criteria used to determine siting of vehicle license facilities outside of a state facility; and (2)... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6549 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6558 1997–98 |
Child abuse/citizen reviewCitizen review panels are created to examine the policies and procedures of agencies which deal with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. A minimum of six panels are created, one for each of the Department of Social and... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6582 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6585 1997–98 |
Off-road vehicle org. fundsNonprofit ORV organizations are added to the list of recipients of the funds distributed by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. The funds received by these ORV organizations are used only for projects that... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6589 1997–98 |
Nonresident/driver's licenseCertain nonresidents are authorized to legally drive in Washington regardless of whether their stay in this state exceeds six months. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6590 1997–98 |
Driver's license examinationThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is allowed to waive the driving portion of the license exam for persons who hold a valid driver's license issued by a province of Canada. DOL has determined that Canadian standards for... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6591 1997–98 |
Indigent alcohol/drg hearngsThe $100 filing fee is waived for indigent persons wishing to appeal a driver's license suspension, revocation or probation resulting from failing a breath or blood alcohol test or refusing to take a breath alcohol test. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6598 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsState-funded personal service contracts subject to competitive solicitation that provide services relating to management consulting, organizational development, marketing, communications, employee training, or employee... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6608 1997–98 |
City councilmember electionsNotwithstanding a city = s charter, every first class city with a population of more than 400,000 persons (Seattle) must have a city council with nine members. Six of the councilmembers are elected from districts with each of... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6634 1997–98 |
Driver's license expirationThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is allowed to adopt rules allowing a person to extend the term of his or her driver's license if he or she is outside the state at the time the license normally expires. DOL is authorized to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6635 1997–98 |
Deferred compensation planAssets in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) are placed in trust for participants and their beneficiaries. The voting members of the Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) are the trustees. | George Sellar (R-12) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6640 1997–98 |
Sex offender name changeSex offenders subject to registration requirements are not permitted to change their names if doing so will interfere with legitimate law enforcement interests. Name changes due to changes in marital status, religious, and... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6645 1997–98 |
Public defense offce directrThe advisory committee for the Office of Public Defense is to establish the criteria for the qualifications of the director of the office. The requirement that the director must have criminal defense experience is deleted. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6650 1997–98 |
School dist emplymnt contrctThe education statute requiring a policy governing employment contracts is expanded to include all school districts. The statute is moved from a section of the code applicable only to second class school districts to a section... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6651 1997–98 |
Prescription electrnc transfThe statutes concerning legend drugs and controlled substances are amended to include a definition of A electronic communication of prescription information. @ The definition is set forth as: the communication of prescription... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6665 1997–98 |
Actions against accountantsActions against accountants are limited to parties involved in the accountants = work. Suits against accountants for negligence are limited to two groups. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6685 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle officersCVEOs and CVOs may provide medical assistance and direct traffic in situation where the officers can be of assistance. The Patrol provides the training necessary to ensure the safety and success of the officers in their new duties. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6692 1997–98 |
Electric facilty net meterngThe Legislature finds it is in the public interest to: (1) encourage private investment in renewable energy resources; (2) stimulate the economic growth of this state; and (3) enhance the continued diversification of the... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6701 1997–98 |
Professnal negligence injuryThe statute of limitations on commencing health care malpractice lawsuits is revised in cases involving fraud, concealment or the negligent presence of a foreign body. In such cases, the lawsuit must be commenced within one... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6717 1997–98 |
Joint center for higher edWashington State University, through the operation of its Spokane branch campus, is responsible for providing upper-division and graduate higher education programs in Spokane. Eastern Washington University is no longer... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6739 1997–98 |
Governmntl acts/family impctEach state agency and local government must assess each proposed ordinance, resolution, or administrative rule to determine its impact on families. The family policy principles must be used as a guide in making the determination. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1082 1997–98 |
Contempt of courtCommissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |