Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sid Snyder
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5348 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that at the time of the murder there was a court order, from Washington or any other state, which prohibited the defendant from contacting,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5363 1997–98 |
Contracting by publ officersAn increase is made in the dollar amount of the contracts affected under this statute. The $750 amount is changed to $1,500. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5474 1997–98 |
Recycled products/standardsAn exception to compliance with the recycled product standards is adopted for printing and writing papers manufactured at a mill with fewer than 500 employees which is located in a timber impact area, as that term is used in... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5543 1997–98 |
Distressed area investmnt/txThe Distressed Area Sales/Use Tax Deferral/Exemption Program is expanded to include the rental of machinery and equipment used for the construction and/or installation of an eligible investment. It is applied to projects for... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5787 1997–98 |
County land deeded to DNRAny county with a population less than 16,000 is allowed to use income from forest board lands for reduction of indebtedness in the current expense fund. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5877 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner may assign all or a portion of the remainder of his or her prize to a third party. The provision prohibiting the implementation of the assignment law until a ruling is provided by the IRS regarding the... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5983 1997–98 |
Industrial investmentsIndustrial projects of statewide significance are defined. Counties and cities are to include in their written plans a process for expediting the completion of projects of statewide significance. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6148 1997–98 |
Intnl. trade/forest productsCINTRAFOR's termination is extended from the year 2000 to 2006 and repeal of its statutory authority is extended from 2001 to 2007. This has the effect of deferring sunset review of CINTRAFOR from 1999 until the year 2005. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6207 1997–98 |
Correctional facility emplyeSexual intercourse or sexual contact between an employee of the DOC or DSHS or a departmental contractor and an inmate or offender is defined as employee misconduct. The secretary must suspend the employment of an employee or... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6233 1997–98 |
Driving privilege revocationThe Department of Licensing must revoke all driving privileges of persons under the age of 21 years when the department receives notice of a violation of RCW 66.44. RCW 66.44 includes the offenses of opening or consuming... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6250 1997–98 |
Geoduck diver licensesGeoduck licenses are made transferrable from parent to child, from spouse to spouse during marriage, or as a result of divorce or property settlement. After July 1, 1998, the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6342 1997–98 |
Salmon eggs saleBecause of the depleted nature in salmon and steelhead trout stocks and the 1997 listing under the federal Endangered Species Act of upriver Columbia steelhead trout, the department must utilize all salmon and steelhead trout... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6365 1997–98 |
False claims against gvrnmntA person who knowingly presents, or assists in the presentation of, a false claim that results in losses to a state or local governmental entity of at least $1,000 is liable for a civil penalty of at least $5,000, but not more... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6410 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept reorgnzAuthority is granted to the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to begin a good-faith reorganization of the department. The reorganization is authorized to achieve the goals of enhancement of threatened or... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6444 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansHabitat conservation plans and similar agreements under the federal Endangered Species Act may benefit all Washington by providing measures for protection and recovery of federally listed species. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6517 1997–98 |
Deadly weapon sentence enhanThe sentence enhancements for crimes committed while armed with a firearm or with any deadly weapon are the same. Sentences are enhanced by an additional five years for a class A felony, three years for a class B felony, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6601 1997–98 |
Bail bond fugitive recoveryThe definitions apply throughout the chapter relating to the recovery of bail fugitives. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6621 1997–98 |
Domestic violnc physicn rpt.Physicians (including medical doctors, podiatric physicians and surgeons, and doctors of osteopathy) have a statutory duty to report incidents of suspected domestic violence, based upon clinical evidence, to appropriate law... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5138 1997–98 |
Offenses in state parksIt is illegal to cut, break, injure, destroy, take or remove any tree, shrub, timber, plant, or natural object in any park or parkway. An exception is allowed when it is in accordance with rules established by the Parks and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5269 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board's executive director is permitted to delegate to his or her staff the powers or duties given to the executive director by the board. The powers that may be delegated include the ability to make... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5368 1997–98 |
Development loan fundAn adjustment is made in the appropriation authority for the development loan fund. The 1995-96 appropriation is increased from $3.5 million to $4.2 million. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |