Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ray Schow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5917 1997–98 |
Deadly force against intrudrProvides that an occupant of a dwelling using physical force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the provisions of this act is immune from criminal prosecution for the use of such force. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5943 1997–98 |
Mobile home park registratnPark owners are required to register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development in order to do business as a mobile home park. The department is given authority to issue cease and desist orders for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5944 1997–98 |
Mobile home park rentsThe Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Park owners are required to register with the board and supply a variety of information about the park,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5945 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersAll mobile home park managers are required to obtain a certificate of registration, which can only be obtained after training. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is responsible for training and certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5947 1997–98 |
Commissn on student learningRevises provisions relating to the commission on student learning. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5948 1997–98 |
Mass transit system operatnRequires mass transportation systems to effectively separate the administration of the transportation functions of the agency from actual operation of those functions. The metropolitan municipal corporation shall focus on the... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5949 1997–98 |
Cemetery dist commissionersProvides that members of the board shall receive fifty dollars per day or portion thereof, not to exceed four thousand eight hundred dollars per year, for attendance at board meetings and for performance of other services in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5950 1997–98 |
Social card games/taxThe maximum tax rate imposed on the gross revenues from social card games is reduced to 10 percent. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5956 1997–98 |
Inmate laborProvides that neither the department, an organization operating or managing an inmate work program, or another entity employing inmate labor within the state of Washington may contract with or employ a member of the... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5957 1997–98 |
Inmate employmentProvides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board of directors must ensure that no resident of Washington state has his or her employment jeopardized by the provision of employment opportunities for inmates. | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5978 1997–98 |
Essential health servicesIncludes medical rehabilitation and chiropractic services as essential health services of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5994 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationA A contractor @ includes any registered or unregistered person, firm, or corporation. Notice . A contractor whose registration has been suspended or revoked is prohibited from participating or advertising to do work as a contractor. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5996 1997–98 |
Contractor registratn bondsA contractor = s surety bond and insurance are continuous until canceled or a judgment has been filed against the bond. The bond amount for an applicant who is a general contractor is $6,000, and the bond amount for a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6000 1997–98 |
Compulsive gambling educatnThe Washington State Gambling Commission is directed to implement a compulsive gambling education and awareness program. Expenditures are authorized from the state lottery account as part of the lottery advertising budget to... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6005 1997–98 |
GuardianshipThe law is clarified that only the alleged incapacitated person, and no one else, is entitled to a jury trial. One of the conditions rendering a person disqualified from serving as a guardian is restated to be conviction of a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6017 1997–98 |
World War II vet memorialFinds that site designation for the Washington State World War II Memorial authorized and directed by chapter 348, Laws of 1995 which was passed by the 54th Legislature during the 1995 Regular Session, has not been adequately... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6021 1997–98 |
Firearms instructor liabiltyDeclares that instructors of firearms safety, education, and familiarization classes authorized by and conducted at a sport shooting range are not subject to civil liability relating to or arising from accidents occurring... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6035 1997–98 |
State property tax eliminatnEliminates state property taxes over a ten-year period beginning in 1999. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6036 1997–98 |
On-the-job trainingThe Jobs for the Future Program is established to provide undertrained, underemployed, and unemployed persons with on-the-job training opportunities. An on-the-job training council is established by the State Board for... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6044 1997–98 |
Rail transportatn/tax distrbCreates the rail impact mitigation account. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6049 1997–98 |
Home school educatnl grantsAuthorizes educational grants to parents or guardians of home-schooled children. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6057 1997–98 |
Joint residential placementFinds and declares that it is the policy of this state to assure that minor children have frequent and continuing contact with both parents regardless of the marital status of the minor child's parents. In order to effectuate... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5739 1997–98 |
Employee wearing apparelIf an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, the employer must furnish or compensate the employee for such apparel. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |