All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5063 1997–98 |
Naming conventionsCities, counties, state agencies, and other political subdivisions of the state have the ability to pursue administrative dissolution of any corporation whose name is not distinguishable from the applying entity. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5068 1997–98 |
Charitable trust registratnCharitable trustees must register with the Secretary of State if (a) the trust holds assets for income producing purposes exceeding a threshold value to be established by the Secretary by rule; (b) all or part of the principal... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5071 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... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5138 1997–98 |
Offenses in state parksIt is illegal to cut, break, injure, destroy, take or remove any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object in any park or parkway. An exception is allowed when it is in accordance with rules established by the Parks and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5174 1997–98 |
Lind dryland research unitThe 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. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5200 1997–98 |
Educational trust fundThe Higher Education Coordinating Board deposits funds from the prior fiscal period, rather than the prior biennia. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5206 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical studentsWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5219 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I service transfrFormer members of LEOFF Plan I who are currently in the Public Employees Retirement System, Teachers Retirement System, or State Patrol are allowed to transfer their service in LEOFF I into their current retirement system... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5222 1997–98 |
Excess comp/retirement benefThe definition of excess compensation is clarified to include only those types of payments that are currently specifically listed in statute. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5223 1997–98 |
Teachers' plan III ratesThe transfer payment is increased from 20 percent to 40 percent in order to maintain short term cost neutrality in Plan III. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5257 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified" where such references exist. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5269 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board's executive director is permitted to delegate to his or her staff the powers or duties given to the executive director by the board. The powers that may be delegated include the ability to make... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5272 1997–98 |
Legislative ethics boardCitizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board may engage in lobbying activities which are exempt from statutory registration requirements. Citizen members of the Legislative Ethics Board are prohibited from holding or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5281 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsThe purpose is to protect all agricultural, natural and human resources from economic loss and adverse effects due to noxious weeds for both land and aquatic areas. The Director of the Department of Agriculture is required to... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5312 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land: the department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner, for cash at the full appraised... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5331 1997–98 |
Solid waste permitsA permit for a solid waste handling facility may be issued for a period of one to five years, at the discretion of the local health department. If the permit is to be issued for more than one year, a public hearing must be... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5368 1997–98 |
Development loan fundAn adjustment is made in the appropriation authority for the development loan fund. The 1995-96 appropriation is increased from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5371 1997–98 |
Utility short-term notesIssuances of nonrefundable notes payable at periods of not more than 12 months are exempt from the statutory requirement to file with the UTC before the issuance. This exemption does not extend to notes payable at periods of... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5372 1997–98 |
Radioactve waste disposl feeMaximum disposal rates for low-level radioactive waste are adjusted once per year. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5421 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureGambling devices are specifically included in the provision of current law which allows owners of seized gambling related assets the opportunity to appeal the seizure and forfeiture of such assets. Language is added which... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5423 1997–98 |
Bank statement ruleThe expiration date of the definition of A sufficient information @ is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5492 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5566 1997–98 |
Solid waste collectn vehiclsGarbage trucks collecting garbage or recyclables on route at speeds of 20 mph or less may legally transport the swamper on the outside of the vehicle. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5567 1997–98 |
Garbage truck front-loadersFront-loading garbage and recycling trucks are exempt from the three-foot extension length limit. The fork and bucket are down only when the truck is on route and actually collecting garbage at speeds of 20 mph or less. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |