All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6424 1997–98 |
Child communty faclty placmnThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a process for community involvement in the siting of JRA group homes through mandated public hearings. This process generally follows the siting process for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6426 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds employees of an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6427 1997–98 |
Uniformed personnel definitnAdds an electrical lineman as provided in RCW 19.28.200 that is employed by an operating agency constructing or operating a nuclear power plant under a site certificate issued under chapter 80.50 RCW. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6428 1997–98 |
Noise health effects studyDeclares an intent to authorize a comprehensive review of current research studies on the health effects of noise and a review of current state and local noise programs in order to provide greater understanding of... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6434 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailTransmissions of unsolicited electronic mail (e-mail) messages from a computer located in Washington or to a computer located in Washington that promote goods or services for purchase or lease are prohibited under specified... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6435 1997–98 |
Vehicle dealer licensesAn auto broker is no longer required to maintain a valid service agreement with the manufacturer of each vehicle offered for sale, so long as the sale is arranged with a dealership having a valid service agreement. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6438 1997–98 |
Priv activity bond allocatnIn the event the per capita state ceiling on private activity tax exempt bond issuance is increased, the program allocation changes. Fifty percent of the increase is made for housing and the remainder is made to the other uses... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6443 1997–98 |
Salmon-related program fundsProvides that $923,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 is provided solely for the forest practices program for: (1) Activities related to forest practices permitting and compliance; or (2)... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6446 1997–98 |
Health care fundingProvides that a tax is imposed at the rate of 1.0 percent on all taxable income of each person for each taxable year. Provides for taxable income modifications. Provides that partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6448 1997–98 |
Education excellence accountFinds that the emergency reserve fund was established to benefit education in the state, both directly through allocation of excess balances to education construction, and indirectly by protecting the single largest... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6450 1997–98 |
Supplemental operating budgtProvides supplemental appropriations. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6452 1997–98 |
Biotechnology business/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided on buildings, machinery and equipment, and installation labor for the builder of new or renovated building for biotechnology research and development that meet certain strict building... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6453 1997–98 |
Low-income housing revenueFinds that: (1) Housing is of vital importance to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the state; (2) safe, affordable housing is an essential factor for stabilizing communities; (3) local governments have a... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6454 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6458 1997–98 |
Transportatn system construcLabor and services used for the improvement of state roads or regional transit authority high capacity transportation system are exempt from the state imposed sales and use taxes. Tangible personal property used in the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6459 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6465 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6467 1997–98 |
B & O tax creditThe small business tax credit is increased to $50 per month ($600 per year), effective July 1, 1998. A $600 per year credit increases the manufacturing/wholesaling exemption to $123,967, the retailing exemption to $127,389,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6468 1997–98 |
Watr qualty/health srvc acctManages the water quality account by changing the timing of transfers and reallocating cigarette tax revenues to the health services account. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6471 1997–98 |
Personnel system reformEnacts the personnel system reform act of 1998. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6476 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedial actEstablishes provisions pertaining to the taxation of hazardous waste remedial actions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6477 1997–98 |
Fishing lic/low-income srs.Provides that the fee, for a resident sixty-five years of age or older who has an income that would qualify the person for a property tax exemption pursuant to RCW 84.36.381 is three dollars. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6478 1997–98 |
School educational foundatnsDirects the department of community, trade, and economic development to enter into a contract with one or more organizations or individuals to provide support, guidance, training, and technical assistance to individuals and... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |