All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6219 1997–98 |
Reports to legislatureNumerous laws either requiring a report to the Legislature by a date certain or requiring unnecessary reports to the Legislature are eliminated. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 245, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| SB 6574 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progThe Legislature finds that: (1) the state's constitutional duty of educating "all children" includes the students of private schools; and (2) a significant number of private school students frequently move between private and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| HB 1072 1997–98 |
Interception of communicatnsThe Privacy Act is amended to provide that no person may install or use a pen register or trap and trace device without prior court authorization except as specifically authorized under the act. A pen register or trap and... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1083 1997–98 |
Licensing dept. records useDOL case records of a driver's history may be introduced as evidence in court where relevant to the prosecution or defense of a criminal charge. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 218, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1165 1997–98 |
Watercraft crimesThe crimes of assault by watercraft and homicide by watercraft are created. The elements, classifications, rankings, and evaluation and treatment provisions for these crimes are the equivalents of those that apply to vehicular... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 219, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1172 1997–98 |
Sex offender registrationSex and kidnapping offenders must notify the sheriff of a change of address within 72 hours of moving. The agency with jurisdiction over a developmentally disabled sex or kidnapping offender must notify the Division of... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1221 1997–98 |
Vehicle impoundmentA law enforcement officer may impound a vehicle operated by a person with a suspended or revoked driver = s license. An impounded vehicle may only be released pursuant to a written order from the agency that ordered the impound. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 203, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1254 1997–98 |
Driving records destructionCourts are required to keep records of drunk driving convictions permanently. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 204, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1441 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 221, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1769 1997–98 |
Prescriptions/electronc infoThe electronic communication of prescription information is authorized by law. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1781 1997–98 |
Supervised offender monitorThe Attorney General (AG) may contract with the Department of Corrections, and any other state, local or private agency interested in implementing a supervision management and recidivist tracking program. All programs must... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1992 1997–98 |
Workplace safetyThe director of the Department of Labor and Industries must convene a meeting of persons impacted by the department = s adoption of significant legislative rules no later than 20 business days before the rules take effect. The... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2300 1997–98 |
Educational pathwaysMiddle, junior high, and high schools using educational pathways must ensure that all participating students have access to courses and instruction needed to meet entrance requirements at baccalaureate institutions. A student... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2402 1997–98 |
Court records preservationCounty clerks may store document reproductions electronically if either of the following conditions is met: (1)the electronic reproductions are continuously updated, and if necessary, transferred to another medium to ensure... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2463 1997–98 |
Garnishee's processing feesA garnishee of a writ for a continuing lien on earnings may deduct up to a $20 processing fee from the remainder of the debtor's earnings for the first answer, and $10 at the time the garnishee submits the second answer. If... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2477 1997–98 |
Theatrical agenciesThe term "theatrical agency," which includes a modeling agency, is excluded from the definition of an employment agency. This exclusion removes theatrical agencies, including modeling agencies, from the licensing and... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2500 1997–98 |
Fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. Language is made gender neutral. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 205, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2557 1997–98 |
Out-of-home child placementThe Department of Social and Health Services must give notice to parents in writing that they have a right to civil action to obtain out-of-home placement in cases where the department does not accept a voluntary placement... | Kip Tokuda (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 229, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2822 1997–98 |
L & I medical coverage decisMedical coverage decisions made by the Department of Labor and Industries under the industrial insurance law are not "rules" for the purposes of the state Administrative Procedure Act and are not subject to the APA's... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 230, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2880 1997–98 |
Agency vendor contractingA nine-member task force is selected by the director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM). The task force is charged with the duty of reviewing and suggesting legislative and administrative remedies to specific issues... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 231, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2881 1997–98 |
State contractor auditsRCW 43.88.570 is amended with regard to annual audits of nongovernmental entities. A licensed CPA performs the audit for the first group of randomly selected nongovernmental entities. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2885 1997–98 |
Drunk driving penaltiesAlternatives to the mandatory minimum jail sentences for a first-time DUI offender are provided. For a first-time offender with a BAC below 0.15, the court may order that in lieu of one day in jail the offender is subject to... | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 206, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 2947 1997–98 |
Part-time faculty unemp compThe Legislature recognizes the need to bring the state's unemployment compensation law into conformity with federal law, and recognizes that there are instructional staff at the state's educational institutions that have less... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 3070 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesAll of the DUI-related, five-year washout periods are changed to 10-year periods, except for the periods applicable to deferred prosecutions, and to serious traffic offenses under the SRA. DOL is required to keep DUI-related... | Jim McCune (R-33) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 207, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 3076 1997–98 |
Food stamp fraud investigatnThe Department of Revenue may disclose tax information to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the limited purpose of investigating food stamp fraud by retailers. A person who receives confidential taxpayer information... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |