All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5703 1997–98 |
Water right/beneficial useA person who placed surface or ground water to beneficial use for irrigation, stock watering, or public water system with 100 or fewer connections before January 1, 1993, for which a right was not issued, may continue to use... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6175 1997–98 |
Financing contractsAgricultural commissions, libraries, educational service districts, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the School Directors = Association, health districts, counties, cities, towns, school districts and any other... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6181 1997–98 |
Probate, trusts, and estatesPersons are allowed to designate by will the beneficiaries at death of certain assets that are not otherwise subject to probate proceedings. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6182 1997–98 |
Profesional services corps.Professionals not licensed in Washington, but properly licensed in any other jurisdiction, may become shareholders, directors, and officers of a professional service corporation in this state. The corporation must serve the... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6190 1997–98 |
Disabled persons' parkingEach permit holder receives a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture, name and date of birth of the permit holder, as well as the placard = s serial number. Permanent permit holders are required to... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6191 1997–98 |
Deeds of trustThe Deed of Trust Act is amended to clarify and modernize its procedures, and reflect current practices. A definition section is added. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 295, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6208 1997–98 |
At-risk youthThe processes for the admission of a child to mental health or chemical dependency treatment are clarified by clearly separating the procedures for: (1) voluntary outpatient and inpatient treatment, (2) parent-initiated... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6214 1997–98 |
Mentally ill commitmentCIVIL COMMITMENT (RCW 71.05): The definition for A likelihood of serious harm @ is expanded to include situations where an individual, who has a history of violent acts, makes threats to the physical safety of another. In... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6301 1997–98 |
Vehicle franchise agreementsManufacturers are required to specify in franchise agreements with licensed auto-dealers the dealer's obligation to perform warranty work or service on the manufacturer's products. All claims for warranty work made by auto... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6497 1997–98 |
Taking of private propertyFor any governmental actions requiring a public hearing, state agencies and local governments must follow the Attorney General's guidelines and must prepare written findings and conclusions regarding any potential... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6541 1997–98 |
Tourism development fundingA tourism development advisory committee is created within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. The committee is comprised of members of the House of Representatives and the Senate, along with... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 299, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6560 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsRetail electric customers have the right to receive specified disclosures from their electricity distribution utilities. Required disclosures include consumer protection policies and procedures and the utility's annual report... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6565 1997–98 |
Domestc violenc victim insurInsurers are prohibited from refusing an application for insurance, refusing to renew, canceling, restricting or otherwise terminating a policy of insurance, or from charging a different rate for the same coverage based on the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6727 1997–98 |
Education investmentsThe definition of incentive savings is clarified to allow administrative savings in entitlement programs to be deposited in the Savings Incentive Account, and the definition of entitlement programs is clarified to include... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6746 1997–98 |
Insurance services purchaseAny person or business enterprise promising, in exchange for payment, to furnish members or subscribers with assistance in matters relating to trip interruption service, bail bond service, or any accident, sickness, or death... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1309 1997–98 |
Disarming law officerA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1408 1997–98 |
Carrying concealed pistolA valid CPL issued in another state exempts a person from the requirement of a Washington CPL in order to conceal a pistol on his or her person. A person with an out-of-state CPL must carry the CPL with him or her when... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2339 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingWetlands mitigation banking is specifically authorized. A state agency or local government may approve use of credits from a bank for mitigation required under a permit issued or approved by the agency or local government. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2514 1997–98 |
Integrated watershed managmnWatershed planning may be initiated by local governments on either a single or multi-watershed basis. The local entities may form a planning group to initiate planning on water resource management and may develop a scope of work. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2611 1997–98 |
Mortgage insuranceFor loans made on or after July 1, 1998, if mortgage insurance is required, the lender must disclose to the borrower whether and under what conditions the mortgage insurance can be canceled. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 3001 1997–98 |
Wine furnished to nonprofitsA domestic winery may furnish wine without charge to a nonprofit charitable organization. The nonprofit = s use of the wine must be consistent with the purposes entitling it to nonprofit status. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 3058 1997–98 |
Waste reduction/litter cntrlSeveral changes are made to current law. References to marketing and the Clean Washington Center are removed as a purpose of the Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Model Litter Control Act. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |