Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5257 1997–98 |
Noncertificated employeesTerminology used in the education code is changed. For uniformity, the term "noncertificated" is replaced with the term "classified" where such references exist. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5372 1997–98 |
Radioactve waste disposl feeMaximum disposal rates for low-level radioactive waste are adjusted once per year. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6703 1997–98 |
Dev disabilities endowmentThe Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund is created. The endowment is to be funded through periodic state appropriations, which will be used to match contributions from families or other private donors. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6327 1997–98 |
Disabled entrepreneurial opp"Disabled person" is defined as a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity but is not related to drug or alcohol addiction. The Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6718 1997–98 |
Year 2000 date conversionRecourse is limited against agencies for damages caused by computational errors arising out of the year 2000 date change. In the event of an agency or contractor's failure to perform, the remedies are as set forth in their... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6719 1997–98 |
Electric power consumr rghtsLegislative findings are included, stating that electricity is a basic need of all consumers, the current system offers a high degree of reliability and service quality at some of the lowest rates in the nation, and that these... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6646 1997–98 |
Public water system feesEffective July 1, 1999, water system operating permit fees must include a fixed program capacity charge and a charge for additional services based on the system = s size. Four size categories are created for noncommunity... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6647 1997–98 |
Real estate seller's disclosRequires additional household water information on the real estate seller's disclosure form. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6658 1997–98 |
School transportation fundngIncreases funding for common school transportation. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6626 1997–98 |
Internet access servicesInternet services and digital broadband technologies are exempt from regulation by WUTC. Digital broadband technologies is defined to include packet/cell switched, transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP),... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6528 1997–98 |
Securities litigationDeclares that no private civil action based upon the statutory or common law of this state or any of its political subdivisions may be maintained in any state court by any private party alleging: (1) An untrue statement or... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6543 1997–98 |
Automobile clubsAutomobile clubs are defined as any person who, for financial considerations, promises subscribers to assist in matters relating to travel and operation and maintenance of a motor vehicle, as well as other services that may... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5311 1997–98 |
Information services boardThe Governor = s eight appointments to the board are the five public members, one representative of higher education who is from the discipline of computer technology, the director of OFM, and the director of the Department of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5332 1997–98 |
WA information netwrk kiosksThe Department of Information Services (DIS) is prohibited from expending funds to increase the number of kiosks but may maintain and operate the existing kiosks on an interim basis while more cost-effective technologies are... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6434 1997–98 |
Unsolicited E-mailTransmissions of unsolicited electronic mail (e-mail) messages from a computer located in Washington or to a computer located in Washington that promote goods or services for purchase or lease are prohibited under specified... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6357 1997–98 |
Excavation damage preventionCivil penalties for violating the underground utilities law are increased to not more than $25,000 per violation. Each day of an on-going violation may be penalized separately up to a maximum of $500,000. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 5143 1997–98 |
Enhanced 911 excise taxesThe Department of Revenue is given the authority to administer provisions relating to the enforcement of regulations and collection of the state enhanced 911 excise tax. Provisions are added specifying the procedures for... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5165 1997–98 |
911 fundingThe up to 20 cent per-month state Enhanced 911 excise tax is extended to cellular telephone lines. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5231 1997–98 |
Electrical energy taxationState use taxes are applied to the consumption of electricity in the state. The tax is applied on the value of the electricity at a rate equivalent to the public utility tax on light and power businesses. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5234 1997–98 |
Lottery revenues/educationLottery revenues transferred to the state general fund are made available for common school education. One half of unclaimed prizes (up to $1 million each year) is transferred into the newly created education trust account. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5235 1997–98 |
Driver's license renewalIn counties where no Department of Licensing field offices are located, the director may authorize county auditors to renew driver's licenses. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |