Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5871 1997–98 |
Port district police officrsFor purposes of malicious prosecution actions or counterclaims, the term "law enforcement officer @ is expanded to included the members of port district police forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5286 1997–98 |
Intangible personal propertyAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5670 1997–98 |
Solid waste collctn certificUpon incorporation or annexation of an area, the UTC continues to regulate solid waste collection within the limits of the city or town. The regulation continues until the city or town notifies the UTC, in writing, of its... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 171, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5681 1997–98 |
Assault/health care personnlWhat would otherwise be a misdemeanor fourth-degree assault becomes a felony third-degree assault if committed against certain persons who are performing nursing or health care duties at the time of the assault. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 172, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5056 1997–98 |
Property assessmnt/land useProperty subject to taxation may not be assessed at a level which assumes a higher use of the land than that permitted under zoning or land use planning laws which exist at the time of the appraisal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 134, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5762 1997–98 |
Horse racingSimulcasting of Out-of-State Races : A class 1 racing association may be authorized by the Horse Racing Commission to simulcast out-of-state races to its racing facility. A class 1 racing association is defined as a licensee... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5774 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5287 1997–98 |
Title 45 RCW repealedTitle 45, townships, is repealed. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5330 1997–98 |
Golfing sweepstakesThe auctioning of players or teams of players in a golfing contest, with the person placing the highest bid on the winning player or team receiving the proceeds from the auction, is an authorized method for conducting a... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5426 1997–98 |
Judicial council referencesReferences to the Judicial Council in the RCW are deleted. A requirement that the annual reports of the Administrator for the Courts include activities related to courthouse security is added to one section. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 41, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5085 1997–98 |
Criminal conspiracy chargesIt is not a defense to a criminal conspiracy charge that the person with whom the accused is alleged to have conspired is a police officer or other government agent who does not intend that a crime be committed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5520 1997–98 |
Witness intimidationThe current and prospective witnesses protected from intimidation include: (1) a person endorsed as a witness, (2) a person whom the person making the threats believes may be called as a witness, and (3) a person whom the... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5672 1997–98 |
Drug-free zones/publ housingPublic housing projects designated by a local governing authority as drug-free zones are added as a new category to the current list of places where the penalties for drug-related crimes are doubled. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5758 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&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) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| SB 5555 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationA new chapter is created in the common schools code to establish parental rights with respect to their children's education. Intent . The Legislature declares it the inherent and unalienable right and responsibility of parents... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 1997 |
| SB 5835 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 6, 1997 |
| SB 5212 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 19, 1997 |
| SB 6171 1995–96 |
Special purpose dist electnsNo primary is held for the office of commissioner of a park and recreation district or for the office of cemetery district commissioner. All candidates filing and qualifying for election to an open commissioner position appear... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6211 1995–96 |
Criminal justice costsThe Interlocal Cooperation Act is amended to require each county, city or town to be responsible for the costs incident to misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor offenses committed by adults occurring in their respective... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6285 1995–96 |
Offender HIV test resultsDepartment of Corrections (DOC) health care providers and local public health officers are required to disclose the sexually transmitted disease status of DOC offenders to the superintendent or administrator of the facility.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6339 1995–96 |
Alcohol server permitsThe implementation date of the alcohol server permit program is changed from July 1, 1996 to January 1, 1997. Until January 1, 1997, individuals who complete the Liquor Control Board's alcohol server training program may be... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |