All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2927 1997–98 |
Wind/solar electrc generatnThe threshold for generating facilities to qualify for the exemption is reduced from 200 kilowatts to 200 watts, and the exemption is extended for an additional three years to June 30, 2008. The definition of A used directly @... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2959 1997–98 |
Higher ed collaboratn grantsThe Higher Education Coordinating Board may award collaboration grants to institutions of higher education. Public and independent institutions of higher education may participate in the program. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2975 1997–98 |
Distressed county jobs/tx exThe distressed county sales and use tax for public facilities is increased from 0.04 percent to 0.12 percent. The use of the money is restricted to public facilities listed in the economic development section of the county = s... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 2984 1997–98 |
Part-time college employeesPart-time faculty shall receive compensation for equal work including prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty will receive a prorated salary based on the full-time... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3002 1997–98 |
Child care background checksDSHS must request non-conviction data on the subject of a background check. DSHS may not use non-conviction data as the sole basis for any decision regarding character, suitability, or competence to care for children. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3010 1997–98 |
Incarceratd women/family plnFamily planning and birth control services are deemed necessary medical care for the purpose of inmate medical care. As necessary medical care, city and county jails are responsible for providing these services to inmates. | Mary Lou Dickerson (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3012 1997–98 |
Fish protection complianceThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is authorized to establish a reserve officer program for the purpose of providing better enforcement of fish and wildlife laws. The department determines the scope and line of authority for... | Mark Doumit (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3021 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt comp requirementsThe work search requirement for continued eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits is further defined. An individual who has received five or more weeks of benefits must provide evidence of a search for work as directed... | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3026 1997–98 |
Children's health initiativeThe Children's Health Insurance Program is created under the auspices of the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS). The program is to provide health insurance coverage to persons age 18 and under whose family income... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3032 1997–98 |
Railroad vandalism/trespassAny person who buys or receives railroad freight knowing the equipment is stolen is guilty of a class C felony which carries a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison, a $10,000, or both. In addition, any person who willfully and... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3069 1997–98 |
Traffic safety educationThe SPI will develop a traffic safety education course that can be used by parents who are home-schooling their children. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3118 1997–98 |
Radiologic technologistsProvides that, after the effective date of this act, a person may not practice radiologic technology or purport to be a radiologic technologist unless the person is licensed in accordance with this act or holds a license... | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 3119 1997–98 |
Publ emplyee retirmnt systmsDeclares an intent to modernize and clarify the laws governing the management of public retirement systems and to bring these laws into uniformity with those in other states. It is the further intent to ensure that management... | Cathy Wolfe (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 5493 1997–98 |
Cranial hair insurance covrgThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's function status. All health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for cranial hair protheses... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 5883 1997–98 |
Managed health care informtnCurrent law regarding disclosure of information by health carriers and the HCA is expanded. The requirement that the information be released only upon request is removed. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6236 1997–98 |
WA service scholars programThe Washington service scholars program, administered by the Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB), is created to honor at least three graduating high school seniors in each legislative district who have distinguished... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6263 1997–98 |
Lake managementTen or more property owners, or an organization representing ten or more owners, may petition the local superior court for an order to provide lake management activities. A petition must include the name and address of the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6314 1997–98 |
Endangered species recoveryA salmon restoration account is created in the state treasury. All receipts derived from excise taxes from the sale of cigarettes on Indian reservations to non-Indian purchasers are placed in the account. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6319 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payThe State Finance Committee is authorized to issue general obligation notes in the amount of $2 million. The maturity of the notes must not exceed three years. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6371 1997–98 |
GMA capital facilties fundngThe Legislature finds that population growth creates a need for capital facilities which exceeds existing available funding and establishes the growth management infrastructure account, primarily to assist cities and counties... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6447 1997–98 |
Higher ed constructn/tax exmAn exemption from the state sales tax for 50 percent of the cost of construction is provided on public higher education projects. Federal contractors are provided the option to claim the same exemption. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6466 1997–98 |
Employee child care/tax credTax credits are offered to businesses with 400 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50 percent of the amount of qualifying costs expended for employee child care payments. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6473 1997–98 |
Local levy equalizationThe levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for all districts with above average property tax rates. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6523 1997–98 |
Colville school dist levyThe sum of $152,189 is appropriated to SPI for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1998. SPI must disburse the money to the Colville School District for increasing the district's levy equalization funds for the 1998-99 school year. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |