Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dino Rossi
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5431 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommThe ban on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s ability to approve a mandatory local measured service tariff filing is extended to July 1, 2002, and is expanded to include a ban on the Washington... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5939 1997–98 |
Wing-in-ground effect vehiclThe Legislative Transportation Committee is required to commission a study that is conducted by the appropriate engineering departments of any Washington State university in conjunction with the Department of Transportation.... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6117 1997–98 |
Salmon license buyback progrResident commercial salmon fishing licenses and resident salmon charter boat licensees may participate in an expanded license buyout program which is funded at the 25 percent rate from state funds and the 75 percent rate from... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6251 1997–98 |
Computer software/disclosureComputer software owned or developed by agencies or in conjunction with private entities is exempted from public inspection and copying. Computer software is defined as the programming source code or object code necessary for... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6287 1997–98 |
Water works benefits/countyA district is authorized to furnish the district, the inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, and any other person within or without its limits with water. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6359 1997–98 |
Publ service co./UTC filingThe requirement for prior commission approval of affiliated interest transactions under specified conditions is eliminated. Companies must continue to file verified copies of contracts with any affiliated interest prior to the | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6549 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxA sales and use tax exemption is provided for self-service motor vehicle wash and wax facilities. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6585 1997–98 |
Off-road vehicle org. fundsNonprofit ORV organizations are added to the list of recipients of the funds distributed by the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. The funds received by these ORV organizations are used only for projects that... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6303 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditWSU classified employees are allowed the opportunity to purchase service credit under the current purchase/repurchase provisions. WSU employees who were not contributing members of TIAA/CREF when they transferred to PERS are... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6431 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentA vehicle may be impounded at the direction of law enforcement and pursuant to local ordinance or agency rule whenever the driver is arrested for violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of liquor or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 5, 1998 |
| 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 5351 1997–98 |
Small scale mining/prospctngA Small scale mineral prospecting @ is defined as mining with pans, mini-rocker boxes, concentrators and sluice boxes. These mining activities do not require a hydraulic permit if streambanks are not undercut or live-rooted... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6006 1997–98 |
Electric utility industryBy September 1, 1998, electric utilities are directed to unbundle and separately account for generation, transmission, and distribution assets and operations according to the costs contributed by each class of customers.... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6125 1997–98 |
DUI victim impact panelsA person who is convicted of a violation of the laws relating to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) or who enters a deferred prosecution based on a DUI is required by the court to participate in a victim... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6135 1997–98 |
Covenant marriagesA covenant marriage is defined as a marriage entered into by one man and one woman who understand and agree that the marriage between them is a lifelong relationship. The parties may contract a covenant marriage by declaring... | Bob Oke (R-26) | 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 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6356 1997–98 |
Telecommunictn co. UTC filngAn additional process is created by which the commission may review a competitive classification petition in a shortened period. A petition may include an effective date, not less than 30 days from filing, on which the... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | 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 6432 1997–98 |
Constitutn & Declar of IndepKindergarten through grade 12 students must study the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at least one school day per year. | Don Benton (R-17) | 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 6580 1997–98 |
Judicial conduct commissionMembers of the Commission on Judicial Conduct are required to obtain 15 hours of judicial education beginning January 1, 2000. In addition, new members of the commission must attend an orientation program. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |