Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5355 1997–98 |
Donated property tax exemptnAn exemption from use tax is provided for the donation of tangible personal property without intervening use to a nonprofit charitable organization, or to the incorporation of tangible personal property without intervening use... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6628 1997–98 |
Transportation planningThe state-owned facilities component of the statewide multimodal transportation plan ( Washington's Transportation Plan) is required to identify the most cost- effective combination of highway, ferry, passenger rail, and... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 199, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6400 1997–98 |
Telephone assistance programThe Washington Telephone Assistance Program is extended until June 30, 2003. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 159, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6358 1997–98 |
Pipeline facilities regulatnThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is directed to adopt rules relating to safety standards for pipeline companies. Violations of the act or WUTC rules are punishable by criminal and civil penalties. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 123, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 6729 1997–98 |
Senior housing financingThe Task Force on Financing Senior Housing and Housing for Persons With Disabilities is recreated. The membership is the same as the task force created last year, with the following additions: (1) the Secretary of the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 128, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5258 1997–98 |
School medical assistanceSchool district or private school policies on the administration of oral medication are modified to require a written agreement of the employees identified to perform the service, and a means of maintaining a record of such... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| 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 6076 1997–98 |
Needy student financial aidThe state appropriation for student financial aid is 30 percent of any change in revenue estimated to occur as a result of increase in tuition and fees through legislative action. | James West (R-6) | 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 6515 1997–98 |
Rights of way franchisesTelecommunications companies and cable television companies are authorized to construct and operate facilities in public rights of way. Public right of way is defined as "roads, streets, and highways, including limited access... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6582 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5244 1997–98 |
Disabled parking enforcementLaw enforcement agencies authorized to enforce parking laws may appoint volunteers to issue citations for illegally parking in a place reserved for the physically disabled. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age, and must... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5508 1997–98 |
Third grade reading accountaA state reading goal is established. The goal is for 90 percent of all Washington's public school third graders to read at or above grade level by the spring of 2002. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5613 1997–98 |
Homeowners' reserved parkingAn exception is made to the prohibition against reserving parking spaces for those persons living on or near college or university property. The municipality in which the college or university is located establishes the... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | 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 6340 1997–98 |
Telephone solicitation callsThe Attorney General is directed to establish and maintain a "do not call" list of residents who do not wish to receive commercial telephone solicitations. The list must be publicly available in written and electronic form. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | 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 6546 1997–98 |
School health services studyThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee is required to continue the study on the provision of health services in Washington's public schools and to submit the study to the Legislature and the Governor by December 1, 1998. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6613 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngA health care provider may report to law enforcement the blood alcohol level of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident if the blood alcohol level is .10 or more. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6687 1997–98 |
Mobile home park landlrd-tenMobile home parks owned by out-of-state entities must register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Registration includes an affidavit that the owner of the park has read and is familiar with the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |