Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Julia Patterson
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6205 1997–98 |
Delinquent property taxesInterest and penalties on delinquent property taxes are waived by the county treasurer on the taxpayer = s personal residence if the taxpayer claims that the delinquency is due to hardship caused by the death of the taxpayer =... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6533 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 5305 1997–98 |
Drugs used to faciltate rapeThe criminal penalties for unlawful acts involving Flunitrazepam are made the same as the current penalties for unlawful acts involving controlled substances classified under Schedule II that are narcotics. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6560 1997–98 |
Electric customer rightsRetail electric customers have the right to receive specified disclosures from their electricity distribution utilities. Required disclosures include consumer protection policies and procedures and the utility's annual report... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 300, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6219 1997–98 |
Reports to legislatureNumerous laws either requiring a report to the Legislature by a date certain or requiring unnecessary reports to the Legislature are eliminated. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 245, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| SB 6142 1997–98 |
DUI/license suspensionA person = s driver = s license is administratively suspended for 90 days for a first violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A person who had his or her license administratively... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6166 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe sentence of a person convicted of DUI is dependent upon whether the person has had any prior DUI convictions within his or her lifetime. A DUI conviction remains permanently on the convicted person = s record. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6220 1997–98 |
Airline employe shift tradesThe state wage and hour law requiring one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for employees working longer than 40 hours in a week does not apply to airline company employees. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 239, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6257 1997–98 |
Intoxication levels loweredThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The offense of a driver under 21 consuming alcohol is limited to those persons under 21 years of age who have an alcohol concentration of at least .02... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| 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 6535 1997–98 |
Criminal justice info trnsfrThe statutory authority necessary to allow county prosecutors and courts to submit arrest dispositions information electronically to the State Patrol = s Identification and Criminal History Section is provided. Additionally,... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 197, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6737 1997–98 |
Low-income DD persons housngAll real and personal property owned or leased by a nonprofit organization qualified for exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code to provide housing for eligible persons with developmental... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 5217 1997–98 |
Vol fire fighter death benefAn additional $150,000 duty-related death benefit is provided to survivors of volunteer fire fighters and reserve police officers. The primary funding source for the Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund is 40 percent... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6130 1997–98 |
Underground storage tanksThe expiration date for the underground storage tank law is extended to July 1, 2009. Sunset Act review is required prior to program expiration. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 5164 1997–98 |
Mobile home park evictionThe term A occupant @ is added to the definitions section of the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. It is defined as any person, including a live-in care provider, other than a tenant, who occupies a mobile home and mobile home lot. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 6380 1997–98 |
Mobile home relocation asstnThe grants for owners of double-wide homes who are eligible for relocation assistance are increased to $7,000. Grants for single-wide home owners remain at $3,500. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5517 1997–98 |
Higher ed governing boardsFor the University of Washington and for Washington State University, the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints one full-time student in good standing to the board of regents. The student is chosen from a list of... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 95, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5242 1997–98 |
Child personal floatatn deviOperators or persons permitting the operation of vessels under 19 feet in length must ensure that all passengers nine years of age and younger actually wear a United States Coast Guard approved PFD if the vessel is in motion.... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5277 1997–98 |
PERS I separationPERS I members who separate from service after January 1, 1998, and after age 50 with at least 20 years of service, and leave their contributions in the system, can retire with an unreduced benefit at age 60. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5278 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyBeginning July 1, 1999, with new authority ending June 30, 2002: $ Physicians are required to test newborns to determine if the physician believes the child may be drug-affected. If the tests are positive, the physician must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6179 1997–98 |
Vocational excellence awardBeginning with the 1997-98 academic term, all grant recipients must complete using their awards by the end of summer term of the sixth year after they receive the award. All recipients of the waiver before the 1994-95 academic... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6216 1997–98 |
DSHS vendor overpaymnt recovWhen the department determines that it has overpaid a vendor, it is required to serve the vendor with a notice of the overpayment. The vendor has the right to dispute the overpayment by filing an application for an... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6242 1997–98 |
Higher education endowmentThe Washington State endowment for higher education is established to provide permanent quality improvements in Washington's public higher education system. The endowments are to be used solely for those purposes for which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |