Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5534 1997–98 |
Comm & tech college salariesTrustees award increments based on local agreements and each biennium, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) must submit in its budget request an amount sufficient to cover the cost of the increments. It... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5544 1997–98 |
Transportation/excise tx useDesignates a formula for determining the distribution from motor vehicle excise taxes into the transportation fund beginning with 16.67 percent for fiscal year 1998 until reaching 100 percent for fiscal year 2003 and thereafter. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5546 1997–98 |
Hispanic American scholarshpEstablishes the Hispanic American endowed scholarship program. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5604 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionDeclares that, to accomplish predictability and affordability in tuition rates, beginning with the 1998-99 academic year, the legislature intends that an increase in tuition rates not exceed three percent per year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5646 1997–98 |
Farming operation/proprty txStructures, such as commodity storage and handling facilities, are made eligible for current use tax treatment if they are located on land qualifying as farm and agricultural land and are used for purposes integral to the farm... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5654 1997–98 |
Physician aid in dyingDeclares that a competent terminally ill adult has the right to make a voluntary, revocable, recorded request for his or her physician to prescribe or provide medication or a medical device that, if self-administered by the... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5662 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetDepartment of Transportation. No funds are provided for new projects to expand highway capacity. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5716 1997–98 |
Employment discriminationProhibits employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5814 1997–98 |
Firearm safe storageProvides that, except as otherwise provided in this act, a person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor if the person stores or leaves a loaded firearm in a location where the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5833 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionResident undergraduate students do not experience a tuition increase until they have earned 180 credits, exceeded being a full-time student for four consecutive years, or exceeded being a part-time student for eight consecutive years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5876 1997–98 |
Veterans' tuition increasesThe expiration dates are eliminated. The governing boards of the state's public higher education institutions must exempt Vietnam veterans from tuition increases. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5904 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuition waiversThe maximum amount of estimated operating fee revenue which Central Washington University may waive is increased from 8 percent to 10 percent. The maximum amount for Washington State University is increased to 21 percent and... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5951 1997–98 |
Organ donor medalA Washington State Organ Donor 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) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6013 1997–98 |
Higher ed retirement beneftsRevises provisions relating to retirement benefit plans of colleges and universities. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
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 6090 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 12, 1998 |
| SB 6091 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fuel tax distrDesignates provisions relating to the distribution of motor vehicle fuel taxes. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6061 1997–98 |
Transportation budgetDepartment of Transportation. No funds provided for new projects to expand highway capacity. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 457, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5927 1997–98 |
Higher education financingTuition is increased annually by the per capita personal income growth rate or by 4 percent within the cost of instruction percentages listed below, whichever is the lowest amount. New categories of students are created for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 403, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5968 1997–98 |
Electric-assisted bicyclesElectric bicycles are defined as bicycles fully operative with pedals, but also having an electric motor capable of propelling the bike not more than 20 miles per hour. Electric bicycles are exempt from vehicle registration... | Pat Thibaudeau (D-43) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 328, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |