Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6293 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe penalties for drunk driving convictions are increased by providing for varying lengths of electronic home monitoring. The court may also require the electronic home monitoring device to include an alcohol detection... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6600 1997–98 |
Correctnl faclties educ progThe Legislature intends that school districts and Education Service Districts (ESDs) should be the primary educators of juvenile inmates in adult correctional facilities. These districts may provide services outside their... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| HB 1541 1997–98 |
Sport shooting rangesOperators and users of sport shooting ranges are given immunity from certain civil and criminal liabilities, and ranges that conform to existing laws must be permitted to continue operation. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6325 1997–98 |
Ferry vessels authorizedLegislative intent to construct additional passenger-only ferries and supporting terminals to serve the Southworth to Seattle and Kingston to Seattle routes is declared. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 166, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| HB 1750 1997–98 |
Mobile home park septic systA city, town, or county cannot require an existing mobile home park to replace existing septic systems, which are functional, with a sewer system within the community, unless the local board of health determines that the... | Duane Sommers (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6139 1997–98 |
Amphetamine penaltiesA person convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with the intent to manufacture or deliver amphetamine is guilty of a B felony ranked at level VIII on the sentencing grid (21 to 27 months for a first offense).... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6669 1997–98 |
Perpetual timber rightsFor the purposes of the state Forest Practices Act and in the case of an application of forest lands where timber rights have been transferred by a deed to a perpetual owner who is different from the landowner, the owner of... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 100, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6168 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is directed to adopt by rule a temporary worker building code, in conformance with the housing standards of WISHA, and other guidelines in the bill. It must be a separate code from the state version of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life 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) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1522 1997–98 |
Criminal street gang activtyAn adult or juvenile offender who is found to have committed a felony offense must receive a penalty enhancement if the offense was committed for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal street... | Mike Carrell (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1672 1997–98 |
Intoxication as a defenseEvidence of voluntary intoxication may not be used by a defendant in a criminal trial to show the lack of any particular mental state that is an element of the crime charged. The definitions of the states of mind of "intent,"... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1751 1997–98 |
State employee communicatnsAny state employee may communicate with a legislator without reporting the communication to a superior, agency head, or otherwise. | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1833 1997–98 |
Economic develpmnt loan fndsThe restriction that limits 20 percent of the 80 percent of funds available to projects in distressed areas for grants to fund local revolving loan funds is removed. The DLF committee is authorized to make funds available to... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2019 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. A charter school : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2039 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost liabilityMunicipalities, counties, and the state may require inmates to pay the costs incurred as a result of their incarceration into a community restoration fund after the inmate is released. Liability for payment is by court decree. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6173 1997–98 |
Veterans' preference/emplymnThe eight-year limitation of the examination preferences claimed by a veteran is removed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6212 1997–98 |
Uniform act on fresh pursuitOfficers from other states may also pursue, arrest, and hold subjects suspected of driving under the influence, impaired driving, or reckless driving with the same authority as a local officer. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6213 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionWashington's long-arm statute is extended to allow district court judges the same authority to deal with out-of-state parties as superior court judges. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6231 1997–98 |
Natural area preserve progrmThe Department of Natural Resources must adopt no new management plans pertaining to any natural area preserves before January 10, 1999. The Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee is designated to study four aspects of... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| 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 6251 1997–98 |
Computer software/disclosureComputer software owned or developed by agencies or in conjunction with private entities is exempted from public inspection and copying. Computer software is defined as the programming source code or object code necessary for... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6287 1997–98 |
Water works benefits/countyA district is authorized to furnish the district, the inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, and any other person within or without its limits with water. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |