Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6077 1997–98 |
Terminally ill care/B&O taxThe B&O tax exemption for compensation for patient care is extended to nonprofit hospice agencies licensed by the Department of Health. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6119 1997–98 |
Water-sewer dist. assumptionA public process is established and its use is required when the legislative authority of a city desires to assume all or part of a district lying within its corporate boundaries. This public process includes the preparation... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| 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 6175 1997–98 |
Financing contractsAgricultural commissions, libraries, educational service districts, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the School Directors = Association, health districts, counties, cities, towns, school districts and any other... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6497 1997–98 |
Taking of private propertyFor any governmental actions requiring a public hearing, state agencies and local governments must follow the Attorney General's guidelines and must prepare written findings and conclusions regarding any potential... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6492 1997–98 |
Yakima co. superior courtEight judges of the superior court are authorized for the county of Yakima. The bill takes effect immediately, but the actual starting dates for the two new positions may be established by the Yakima County commissioners upon... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6509 1997–98 |
Reading instruction trainingThe requirements to identify and use a collection of second grade reading tests are repealed and the Successful Readers Act is created. The Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) must establish grant programs to provide... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 271, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 5185 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt hearings bdHearing examiners may only make findings of fact, not conclusions of law, if assisting a growth management board in hearing cases before the board. A board may mediate or provide for mediation of disputes between counties or... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 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 6574 1997–98 |
Learning materials loan progThe Legislature finds that: (1) the state's constitutional duty of educating "all children" includes the students of private schools; and (2) a significant number of private school students frequently move between private and... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 31, 1998 |
| SB 6165 1997–98 |
Ignition interlock violatnsThis act may be known and cited as the Mary Johnsen Act. A person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) with a blood or breath alcohol level of .15 or more who has not been previously restricted to... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 210, 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 6278 1997–98 |
Port dist. petitn signaturesThe signatures of at least 10 percent of the voters in the last general port election are required on a petition to place on the ballot the question of changing the name of the port district. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 240, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6408 1997–98 |
Alcohol violator penaltiesA person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs receives double the minimum nonsuspendable and nondeferrable jail sentence required by current law if the offense of driving under the influence of... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6518 1997–98 |
First degree rapeWhen the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated because of the actions of the perpetrator, it is rape in the first degree. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6172 1997–98 |
Agency actions/judicl reviewService on the attorney of record of any agency or party of record is sufficient to perfect jurisdiction in the superior court. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 186, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6698 1997–98 |
Salary commission timelinesProcedures governing the state Salary Commission are modified to require the commission to hold at least four public hearings on its proposed salary schedule. At the last public hearing on its proposed schedule, it must adopt... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 164, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 5532 1997–98 |
Land use permits mediationBefore a party may appeal a hearing examiner = s final decision involving a conditional or special use permit application for an entity licensed by the Department of Social and Health Services or the Department of Corrections,... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 6174 1997–98 |
Special district commissnrsThe per diem compensation for commissioners of fire protection districts, water-sewer districts, hospital districts, and port districts is increased from $50 per day to $70 per day, and the yearly ceiling is increased from... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 6425 1997–98 |
Agency head legal authorityThe requirement to prepare a summarizing memorandum is clarified to include the case where the agency head has delegated rule-making authority. In that case, as well as all others, where the agency head does not preside or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 23, 1998 |
| SB 5499 1997–98 |
Assault on bus driversAn otherwise misdemeanor assault on a transit vehicle or school bus driver becomes a felony if committed while the driver is performing official duties. The requirements that the driver be operating the vehicle or bus and that... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 94, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6223 1997–98 |
State tax board filingsThe postmark date is the date of filing for all notices of appeal. The board sends a copy of the notice of appeal to all named parties within 30 days. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6323 1997–98 |
Forest land adverse possessnAdverse possessors of forest lands, defined as land used for growing and harvesting timber, must show, by clear and convincing evidence, that they have erected substantial improvements on the lands and made use to the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6398 1997–98 |
Voting system testsThe requirement that an acceptance test be one that is prescribed by the Secretary of State is removed; and equipment can be the same as, rather than identical to, that which is certified. The Office of the Secretary of State... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5084 1997–98 |
Attorney's fees agnst stateA party prevailing in a judicial review of an agency action is awarded fees and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys = fees, incurred in the judicial review. The $25,000 cap is raised to $50,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |