All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6609 1997–98 |
Spokane co. higher ed T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6612 1997–98 |
School emplyee ethics codeProvides that the code of ethics may include, but not be limited to: (1) Teacher dress codes; (2) prohibiting campaign or political buttons or statements; (3) prohibiting school employee-student relationships; (4) prohibiting... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6614 1997–98 |
Privisional driver's licenseAuthorizes a person who has been issued a provisional driver's license and who has maintained a satisfactory driving record for one year to, upon proper application and payment of a five-dollar fee, be issued a regular... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6615 1997–98 |
Inmate work progrm activitieThe use of inmate labor and inmate work programs of all classes are subject to all laws designed to protect the public interest, and all laws designed to protect the health or safety of the public or of workers. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6616 1997–98 |
Breast/cervical cancr screenMakes an appropriation of one million five hundred thousand dollars from the general fund to the department of health for the purpose of making breast and cervical cancer screening available to low-income women by replacing... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6617 1997–98 |
Eating disorder coverageAll health insurance policies issued by carriers after July 1, 1998 are required to provide coverage for treatment of eating disorders. The coverage must allow the attending provider to make treatment decisions, and must be at... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| HB 2658 1997–98 |
In-home care providersProvides that the wages for all in-home care assistants of home care agencies providing in-home care for state supported clients in chore services, medicaid personal care services, respite services, or community options... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2742 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesRevises RCW 46.70.041 relating to vehicle dealer license requirements. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2827 1997–98 |
Building codes adoptionAuthorizes adoption of building codes published by any nationally recognized code organization. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2828 1997–98 |
Execution witnessesThe list of witnesses who may attend an inmate execution includes a maximum of two law enforcement officers, chosen by the chief law enforcement officer, who were responsible for investigating the associated criminal case and... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2832 1997–98 |
Agency rule violationsProvides that no criminal penalty or sanction or its equivalent may be imposed on a person or organization as the result of actions by the person or organization in violation of a rule that is not otherwise specifically... | Kathy Lambert (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2833 1997–98 |
Vehicle load coveringsDeletes the exemption that covering of loads is not required if six inches of freeboard is maintained within the bed. | Jim McCune (R-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2834 1997–98 |
WorkFirst rental assistanceAuthorizes rental assistance to WorkFirst participants. Makes an appropriation of twenty million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2835 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersMobile Home Park Registration . A mobile home parks may not operate without being registered with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (DCTED). | Velma Veloria (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2838 1997–98 |
Domestic violence offendersProvides that, if an offender is convicted of an offense that is domestic violence, as defined in RCW 10.99.020, and the offender has minor children or the victim of the offense for which the offender is convicted has minor... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2839 1997–98 |
Ferry fuel sales & use taxProvides exemptions for state and county ferry fuel sales and use tax. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2843 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programA second program is created in the Link Deposit Program using up to half of funds available for the Link Deposit Program. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2850 1997–98 |
Distressed county hiring/taxA credit is provided against the business and occupation (B&O) tax that is equal to the first year wages paid for each qualified employment position created by a business within a distressed area. The business must request... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2851 1997–98 |
Distressed area job trainingDeclares an intent to provide tax incentives to encourage the hiring of dislocated workers in distressed areas by allowing employers in distressed areas to take business and occupation tax credits for expenses related to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2852 1997–98 |
Distressed area new businessA business and occupation (B&O) tax exemption is provided to a new small business that has gross receipts of less than $5 million per year and is located in an economically distressed area. The business is exempt from all B&O... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2853 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actThere is a legislative declaration that palliative sedation is a widely accepted ethical medical practice and is not unlawful in this state when consented to by an informed patient. The patient has a right to make voluntary... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2855 1997–98 |
Lake managementCurrent law is amended by allowing ten or more owners, or an organization of ten or more owners, to petition the court for an order to provide lake management activities and facilities and to impose the costs on lakefront... | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2856 1997–98 |
Aquatic plan managementDeclares an intent, through an aquatic plant management permit program, to create a coordinated, timely, and predictable permit process that will assist property owners and local governments in controlling aquatic plants. | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2857 1997–98 |
Health care service contrctrRevises RCW 48.44.020 relating to regulation of health care service contractors. | Gigi Talcott (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| HB 2860 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsDeclares an intent to: (1) Preserve the benefits of consumer protection, system reliability, high service quality, and low-cost rates in the event of deregulation in the electrical industry; (2) ensure that all retail... | Erik Poulsen (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |