All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6524 1997–98 |
School tax collectn yr definThe lag in assessed property values is changed from one year to two years when calculating levy equalization. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6568 1997–98 |
School revenue distributionThe local revenue deduction is eliminated. The distribution of federal timber revenues to school districts is changed, requiring the revenues to be distributed in the district where they are generated. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6573 1997–98 |
Private school employeesAll private school employees hired prior to July 1, 1998, who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children and who have not previously had a fingerprint-record check must begin the process for a fingerprint-record... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6637 1997–98 |
Low alcohol beverage coolersA new liter tax is established for low alcohol beverage coolers. A tax rate of .2167 cents per liter is established for such beverages. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6723 1997–98 |
Part-time comm. coll. emplyePart-time faculty receives prorated compensation for salary, retirement benefits, and health care benefits. Part-time faculty receive prorated salary based on the full-time salary schedule in the employee's college district. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6754 1997–98 |
School class size reductionProvides that, beginning in the 1999-2000 school year, the Washington class size improvement program shall be implemented. Directs the superintendent of public instruction to consult with teachers, administrators, students,... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6755 1997–98 |
Drunk driving penaltiesWhen sentencing a person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI), the court considers whether the person has had any prior DUIs within the past seven years. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| HB 1851 1997–98 |
Higher ed financial aidExisting statutory language describing the state financial aid program is revised to distinguish between the State Need Grant and Work Study programs. The Higher Education Coordinating Board ensures that both programs are... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2507 1997–98 |
Reclamation permit feesIn addition to county mines used exclusively for public works projects, the $1,000 maximum on annual surface mining permit fees also applies in certain counties to mines that are owned or leased by the county, that are used... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2513 1997–98 |
Candidates' pamphletsRequirements to publish and distribute state candidates = pamphlets are expanded. A state voters = pamphlet is required to be published and distributed for each general election held in either an even-numbered or odd-numbered... | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2859 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide a permanent source of funding for quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3115 1997–98 |
Forfeited property purchaseDeclares that, if the board or seizing law enforcement agency sells the forfeited property, no employee of the board or seizing law enforcement agency, nor any immediate family member of any employee of the board or seizing... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 3116 1997–98 |
Residential prop tax creditDeclares an intent of this act to provide an annual property tax credit for homeowners against the state property tax equivalent to exempting the first fifty thousand dollars of the assessed value of owner-occupied residential... | Dow Constantine (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 5528 1997–98 |
Background checksIndividuals licensed, certified, or registered with disciplining authorities under the Secretary of Health are required to notify their disciplining authority within seven days after being convicted of any disqualifying... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6457 1997–98 |
First-time home buyer assistTen million dollars in business and occupation tax credits are made available to financial institutions who contribute to a first-time home buyer assistance program to be administered by the Housing Finance Commission. A... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6469 1997–98 |
Work force training tx credtEmployers with 500 or fewer employees may take a credit against the state's business and occupation tax or public utility tax of 50 percent of their training costs, up to $250,000 per calendar year. No credits are awarded for... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6490 1997–98 |
Low-income/disabled housingA one-time auction of $75 million in business and occupation tax credit is established. Any person with business and occupation tax liability is eligible to purchase the credits. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6610 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentencingOffenders who have a prior conviction for any sex or violent offense in any state are not eligible for SSOSA. If the sentence is more than 48 months of total confinement, the offender is not eligible for SSOSA. If either of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| HB 2479 1997–98 |
Animal health products/taxSales of substances used to optimize animal production, vaccinations, antibiotics, parasite treatment compounds, and other health products for animals are exempt from retail sales or use taxation when the sales are made to: -... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 3107 1997–98 |
School dist property bidsThe law for selection the low bidder for school construction projects is amended to allow school districts to select either the lowest bidder or the bidder closest to the average of the three lowest bids. After the lowest... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 3108 1997–98 |
LEOFF plan I membershipEstablishes procedures for transferring membership into the law enforcement officers' and fire fighters' retirement system, plan I. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| HB 3111 1997–98 |
Highway accessDeclares that it is the policy of the legislature that: (1) The access rights of an owner of property abutting the state highway system are to be balanced with the public's right and interest in a safe and efficient highway... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |