All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6284 1997–98 |
School levy ballot titlesSchool districts that seek excess levies must use the words A excess levy @ or A levy in excess @ in ballot titles. Furthermore, school districts seeking excess levies for the maintenance and operation support of the district... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6300 1997–98 |
Housing authoritiesFor cities with populations over 400,000, the housing authority is expanded from five to seven commissioners, with specific representation designated: one representative each from labor, senior citizens, low income housing... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6317 1997–98 |
Adverse possession doctrineThe common law is modified in four ways. An absolute defense is created where the adverse claimant entered onto the land with the intent of taking title. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6321 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6326 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school board-approved longitudinal... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6332 1997–98 |
Vehicle lubricant warrantiesThe insurance code is amended to exclude a manufacturer of a motor vehicle lubricant or chemical treatment product who issues an agreement warranting the performance of the product in connection with the sale of the product.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6340 1997–98 |
Telephone solicitation callsThe Attorney General is directed to establish and maintain a "do not call" list of residents who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. The list must be publicly available in written and electronic form. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6342 1997–98 |
Salmon eggs saleBecause of the depleted nature in salmon and steelhead trout stocks and the 1997 listing under the federal Endangered Species Act of upriver Columbia steelhead trout, the department must utilize all salmon and steelhead trout... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6344 1997–98 |
Low-level radioactive wasteCounties affected by the transportation of waste classified as 11e(2) are given authority to recover reasonable fees to plan for and respond to the movement of such waste. When the transportation of 11e(2) waste goes through a... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6351 1997–98 |
Vehicle accident reportingThe requirement for the Chief of the Washington State Patrol to provide an index-cross reference record to the Director of Department of Licensing is removed. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6356 1997–98 |
Telecommunictn co. UTC filngAn additional process is created by which the commission may review a competitive classification petition in a shortened period. A petition may include an effective date, not less than 30 days from filing, on which the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6361 1997–98 |
Health care workr identifctnAll persons who are health care providers, staff, employees, contractors and volunteers providing health care services directly at a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, health care provider's office, diagnostic or treatment center,... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6363 1997–98 |
Fish passage barriersThe Legislature finds that there are over 2,000 barriers to fish passage blocking fish access to as much as 3,000 linear miles of fresh water spawning and rearing habitat. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6365 1997–98 |
False claims against gvrnmntA person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6370 1997–98 |
Occupationl drivers' licnsesA person whose driver = s license has been suspended or revoked may apply for an occupational driver = s license if the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department of Licensing (DOL) that: (1) the applicant is... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6372 1997–98 |
Child care provider/B&O taxThe state business and occupation tax does not apply to amounts derived from the provision of care to children for periods of less than 24 hours by nonprofit organizations. | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6378 1997–98 |
Building codes adoptionThe State Building Code consists of nationally recognized building, mechanical, fire and plumbing codes to be reviewed publicly by the State Building Code Council and amended as deemed appropriate by the council. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6382 1997–98 |
Dental hygienists/sealantsLicensed dental hygienists may receive an endorsement to assess for and apply dental sealants to low-income, rural and other at-risk populations in cooperation with public health jurisdictions in public and private schools.... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6389 1997–98 |
County conservation futuresIn addition to the purchase of real property, revenue generated by the conservation futures tax may be used for the development, maintenance and operation of the real property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6393 1997–98 |
Charitable gift annuity busnInstitutions that offer charitable gift annuities must, as a condition of doing business in Washington State, maintain $500,000 in minimum unrestricted net assets. The assets must not be restricted by donor-imposed stipulations. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |