Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6243 1997–98 |
Residential laundry/sales txCharges made for the use of coin-operated laundry facilities in an apartment house, rooming house, or mobile home park for the exclusive use of the tenants thereof is removed from the definition of retail sale. As a result of... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6279 1997–98 |
Prostitution offense assessmPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6290 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6558 1997–98 |
Child abuse/citizen reviewCitizen review panels are created to examine the policies and procedures of agencies which deal with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. A minimum of six panels are created, one for each of the Department of Social and... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6763 1997–98 |
Child in custody/med treatmnProvides that a child protective services or child welfare professional shall not authorize the administration of antipsychotic or psychotropic medication, or drugs that specifically treat behavior problems or mental illness... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6431 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentA vehicle may be impounded at the direction of law enforcement and pursuant to local ordinance or agency rule whenever the driver is arrested for violation of the laws pertaining to driving under the influence of liquor or... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 5, 1998 |
| SB 5255 1997–98 |
Abortion/parent notificationThe declared purposes of the act are: (a) furthering the legitimate and compelling state interest of protecting minor children from their own immaturity; (b) fostering the family structure; and (c) protecting the rights of... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5265 1997–98 |
Indian tribe/state agreemntsThe approval process for new or amended tribal state gaming compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a new or amended compact, the Director of the Gambling Commission... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5306 1997–98 |
Offender HIV testingAny correctional officer or jail staff who has been substantially exposed to an offender = s or detained person = s bodily fluids may request that the person be tested and must be given the results of the person = s mandatory... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5400 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5508 1997–98 |
Third grade reading accountaA state reading goal is established. The goal is for 90 percent of all Washington's public school third graders to read at or above grade level by the spring of 2002. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5656 1997–98 |
VoyeurismA person commits the crime of voyeurism when, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, he or she views, photographs or films another without the other = s knowledge and consent, when the... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5896 1997–98 |
Civil rights act of 1997The Washington State Civil Rights Act of 1997 is enacted. The bill substantially parallels the federal Civil Rights Act. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5919 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng alternLegislative findings and intent are specified relating to the lack of any systematic evaluation of impact on victims of the special sex offender sentencing alternative (SSOSA). The intent section declares a need for such an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5972 1997–98 |
Contributions by mailThe period in relation to a regular session in which accepting or soliciting campaign contributions is proscribed begins on December 10. A contribution that is received by mail and postmarked before the proscribed period may... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6215 1997–98 |
Custodial sexual misconductA person is guilty of custodial sexual misconduct in the first degree by having sexual intercourse with another person (a) who is a resident of an adult or juvenile correctional facility or work release facility and the... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6218 1997–98 |
Public defense office sunsetThe current termination date of the Office of Public Defense is changed from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2008. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6233 1997–98 |
Driving privilege revocationThe Department of Licensing must revoke all driving privileges of persons under the age of 21 years when the department receives notice of a violation of RCW 66.44. RCW 66.44 includes the offenses of opening or consuming... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6247 1997–98 |
Sexually explict mattr/minorA person is guilty of unlawful display of sexually explicit material to a minor if the person knowingly shows sexually explicit material that is inappropriate for minors on a viewing screen so that it is visible to a minor who... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6284 1997–98 |
School levy ballot titlesSchool districts that seek excess levies must use the words A excess levy @ or A levy in excess @ in ballot titles. Furthermore, school districts seeking excess levies for the maintenance and operation support of the district... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6317 1997–98 |
Adverse possession doctrineThe common law is modified in four ways. An absolute defense is created where the adverse claimant entered onto the land with the intent of taking title. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6326 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school board-approved longitudinal... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |