Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeannette Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5631 1997–98 |
Eductn loan guarantee/taxNonprofit organizations exempt from federal income tax that provide guarantees for student loans made through programs other than the federal guaranteed student loan program are exempt from payment of the business and occupation tax. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6396 1997–98 |
Real estate research centerThe Washington Center for Real Estate Research is established, to be located in the College of Business and Economics at WSU. The center is financed by a fee of $10 to be assessed on each real estate broker, associate broker,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6456 1997–98 |
Supplemental transp budgetSupplemental appropriations are made to transportation agencies for the 1997-99 biennium. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 348, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6533 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6190 1997–98 |
Disabled persons' parkingEach permit holder receives a parking placard and an identification card bearing the picture, name and date of birth of the permit holder, as well as the placard = s serial number. Permanent permit holders are required to... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6214 1997–98 |
Mentally ill commitmentCIVIL COMMITMENT (RCW 71.05): The definition for A likelihood of serious harm @ is expanded to include situations where an individual, who has a history of violent acts, makes threats to the physical safety of another. In... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6565 1997–98 |
Domestc violenc victim insurInsurers are prohibited from refusing an application for insurance, refusing to renew, canceling, restricting or otherwise terminating a policy of insurance, or from charging a different rate for the same coverage based on the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6727 1997–98 |
Education investmentsThe definition of incentive savings is clarified to allow administrative savings in entitlement programs to be deposited in the Savings Incentive Account, and the definition of entitlement programs is clarified to include... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6544 1997–98 |
Adult family/boarding homesThe Department of Health, the Department of Social and Health Services, the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and representatives of other long-term care services are directed to meet with boarding home and adult... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 272, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 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 |
| SB 6165 1997–98 |
Ignition interlock violatnsThis act may be known and cited as the Mary Johnsen Act. A person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) with a blood or breath alcohol level of .15 or more who has not been previously restricted to... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 210, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6166 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe sentence of a person convicted of DUI is dependent upon whether the person has had any prior DUI convictions within his or her lifetime. A DUI conviction remains permanently on the convicted person = s record. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6257 1997–98 |
Intoxication levels loweredThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The offense of a driver under 21 consuming alcohol is limited to those persons under 21 years of age who have an alcohol concentration of at least .02... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6550 1997–98 |
Chemical dependncy counselrsPersons practicing chemical dependency counseling can identify themselves as certified chemical dependency professionals if they meet certain certification requirements. Chemical dependency counseling means employing the core... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 243, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6751 1997–98 |
Develpmntlly disabld optionsThe Legislature affirms the commitment to secure for all persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose where they live. This choice should include both community services and residential habilitation centers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6113 1997–98 |
Nonprofit org. property taxAll real or personal property used by a nonprofit corporation or association which is available without charge for research by or training of medical or hospital personnel or used for medical research which is available... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 184, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6228 1997–98 |
Aircraft dealer license feesThe aircraft dealer's license fee is increased from $25 to $75. The annual renewal fee is increased from $10 to $75. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6229 1997–98 |
Aircraft registratn complncePort districts and municipalities who operate an airport must require from an aircraft owner proof of aircraft registration or proof of the intent to register an aircraft as a condition of leasing or selling tiedown or hangar... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 188, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6352 1997–98 |
WSP officers exam eligibiltyA patrol officer must complete the statutorily required years of experience before he or she can begin the testing process. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6439 1997–98 |
Design-build demonstratn proThe department must develop a process for awarding competitively bid highway construction contracts using a design-build procedure. The process must include the scope of services required under the design-build procedure,... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 195, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6603 1997–98 |
Vessel registrationTo receive the current six-month exemption from registration, vessels must have been issued a valid registration number under federal law or by an approved issuing authority of the state of principal operation. The requirement... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 198, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6329 1997–98 |
Health care info disclosureCounty coroners and medical examiners are specifically allowed to receive health care information from health care providers. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 158, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6418 1997–98 |
Child support enforcementA seven-day time period for remittance of withheld earnings is specified. Parents provide certain information to the state child support case registry, and addresses of recipients are protected, under certain circumstances. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6545 1997–98 |
Impaired physician programThe surcharge must be deposited into a new nonappropriated account designated the impaired physician account. As a special nonappropriated account, all of the funds in the account could be spent without appropriation from the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 25, 1998 |