Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6454 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6458 1997–98 |
Transportatn system construcLabor and services used for the improvement of state roads or regional transit authority high capacity transportation system are exempt from the state imposed sales and use taxes. Tangible personal property used in the... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6459 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingIncreases and indexes the motor vehicle fuel tax. Alters the distribution of revenues. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6465 1997–98 |
Special fuel/vehicle fuel txFinds and declares that: (1) The health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state of Washington are dependent on the state's ability to properly collect the taxes enacted by the legislature; (2) the current system for... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6209 1997–98 |
Property tax/current useThe county legislative authority must notify the assessor that land has been designated as agricultural land. The county assessor must send to owners of land that has been designated as agricultural land under the Growth... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6230 1997–98 |
Dept. of cultural resourcesMost of the existing heritage and arts functions of state government are reorganized into one new department. A 17-person Commission of Cultural Resources is created and is required to develop a strategic plan to achieve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6206 1997–98 |
Farmland conversionThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must develop criteria for identifying the effects of state programs on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Each state agency must then review its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5000 1997–98 |
B&O tax rates loweredB&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5106 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition prgThe Washington advanced college tuition payment program is established, providing for the sale of tuition units redeemable at a future date for an equal number of tuition units regardless of any intervening increase in... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | 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 5180 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsAgency contracts for personal services must specify that the state owns all of the data generated under a personal service contract and that the state must take possession or have reasonable access to this data. The Office of... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5247 1997–98 |
Vehicle lane travelVehicles over 10,000 pounds are prohibited from driving in the left lane on a highway with three or more lanes in the same direction. The exceptions are a vehicle preparing to turn left, an authorized vehicle traveling in a... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5248 1997–98 |
Women in military memorialMakes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the cost of a memorial honoring the role of women in the nation's military services. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5256 1997–98 |
Motorcycle equipmentNo person under the age of 21 may ride a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle or moped without wearing a commercially manufactured motorcycle helmet. The requirement that motorcycle equipment (glasses, goggles, face shields and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5333 1997–98 |
Discrimnatn against studentsCurrent laws are modified for students and graduates of a home-based, parochial or private school. Benefits, access or opportunities afforded to public school students who obtain a certificate of mastery cannot be denied to a... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5367 1997–98 |
Students in nonresident distThe SPI is directed to establish a two-year pilot program. The pilot must permit school districts to enter into agreements to provide a cooperative program among districts. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5425 1997–98 |
Wildlife & recreatn programsAuthorizes Washington wildlife and recreation program projects for fiscal year 1997. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5443 1997–98 |
Advanced technology researchAdvanced technology research initiatives and matching funds for federal research grant opportunities are established. The advanced research initiative is a research group headed by a senior, full professor who has engaged in... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5469 1997–98 |
Brand disclosure/vehic titleRevises RCW 46.70.101 relating to disclosure of branded titles to vehicle purchasers. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5487 1997–98 |
Higher ed police forcesGoverning boards act independently on behalf of their institutions regarding police forces for state and regional universities and The Evergreen State College. Each institution may establish its own police force which... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5502 1997–98 |
County transportatn programsThe July 1 adoption date for the six-year transportation program is revised to allow the six-year plan to be adopted at any time prior to the adoption of the annual transportation budget. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5504 1997–98 |
Electrical well pump installPersons installing pumps that do not exceed five horse power, for the purpose of delivering domestic well water to a home or homes are exempt from the licensing provisions for electricians. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |