Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bill Finkbeiner
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 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 5985 1997–98 |
Telecommunctns univrsl servcBy December 31, 1997, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to adopt and place into effect rules that establish a universal service fund, including selecting an administrator of the fund. The... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6009 1997–98 |
Information technologyDIS = s function as service provider is separated from its function as regulator. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6010 1997–98 |
Public utility tax ratesRevises RCW 82.16.020 to lower the rates for light and power businesses and for water distribution businesses to three and six-tenths percent. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6011 1997–98 |
Audit of LAMP & LITE projctsDIS is mandated to perform a thorough audit of LAMP, LITE and all companion projects. These are 15 items which the auditor must consider in ultimately forming a recommendation for continuing, abandoning or restructuring the project. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6014 1997–98 |
City ownership of telecommunThe Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) is given the authority to approve the financing or operation plan of telecommunications systems owned or operated by cities. No city may own or operate a... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
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 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 6095 1997–98 |
Electric generating facilityRevises RCW 82.08.02567 and 82.12.02567 to exempt electric generating facilities powered by landfill gas from sales and use taxes. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 6046 1997–98 |
Universal telecomm serviceBy January 1, 1998, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission is directed to study and make recommendations on the future of providing universal service telecommunications services in the state. The study is to... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 404, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5938 1997–98 |
SentencingManslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A serious violent offenses. @ The seriousness level is raised from Level IX to Level XI which means the presumptive sentence ranges are increased. For example, a first... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5334 1997–98 |
Guaranty associatn assessmntInsurance companies that pay an assessment to the Washington Insurance Guaranty Association or the Washington Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association receive a tax credit against premium taxes owed for 100 percent... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 300, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5554 1997–98 |
Deeds of trustThe Deed of Trust Act is amended to clarify and modernize its procedures, and reflect current practices. Substitution of a new trustee upon appointment by the beneficiary without requiring resignation of the existing trustee... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5803 1997–98 |
Rules/electronic distributnAgencies may ask persons entitled to receive agency notices whether they would like to receive them electronically. If a person requests electronic distribution, distribution by electronic mail or fax may substitute for mailed copies. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5340 1997–98 |
Certificated emplyees/probatThe time frame governing the probation of a certificated school employee is modified. Options are created to reassign probationary employees for lack of subsequent performance improvements and provides for a study. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 278, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5370 1997–98 |
Telecommunications ratesA telecommunications company may file a tariff that decreases its rates with ten days = notice to the WUTC if the filing does not contain an offsetting increase to another rate and the filing company agrees not to file, for a... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5804 1997–98 |
Computer software/taxThe requirement to study the computer software exemptions and valuation rules is repealed. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 175, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |