Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6618 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt implemntatnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6619 1997–98 |
Rural counties growth mangmnProvides that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6626 1997–98 |
Internet access servicesInternet services and digital broadband technologies are exempt from regulation by WUTC. Digital broadband technologies is defined to include packet/cell switched, transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP),... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6548 1997–98 |
Coin-operated car wash/taxExempts unassisted self-service motor vehicle wash, wax, and vacuum services rendered through coin-operated devices from sales and use taxes. Establishes requirements to qualify for the exemptions. | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 5207 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansThe exemption to the Forest Practices Act class IV requirements to all private forest landowners who have an adopted and approved habitat conservation plan is broadened to include those adopted in 1996 and thereafter. The... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6417 1997–98 |
Rural industrial developmentProvides that a rural county planning under RCW 36.70A.040 may adopt an ordinance authorizing development of new industrial areas that are not subject to RCW 36.70A.070(5)(c) (ii) and (iii) and 36.70A.070(5)(d)(iv). A rural... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6443 1997–98 |
Salmon-related program fundsProvides that $923,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 is provided solely for the forest practices program for: (1) Activities related to forest practices permitting and compliance; or (2)... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6364 1997–98 |
Emergency reserve fund deposThe State Treasurer is directed to transfer an unspecified amount of state General Fund revenues to the Emergency Reserve Fund. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6368 1997–98 |
DUI vehicle impoundmentProvides for impoundment and forfeiture of vehicles operated by persons driving a vehicle or in actual physical control of a vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6373 1997–98 |
End-of-life care centerThe Washington State End of Life Resource Center is established. The goals of the center are to improve medical education regarding death and dying, and to increase public understanding of advance directives and care options. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6390 1997–98 |
Impact fees/sales & use taxExempts certain impact fees from sales and use taxation. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6394 1997–98 |
Science textbooks/evolutionRequires a message about the theory of evolution in all state-purchased science textbooks. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6288 1997–98 |
Fish/wildlife advsry counclsCreates regional advisory councils to advise the fish and wildlife commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6312 1997–98 |
Religious org tax exemptionsRepeals RCW 82.04.339. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6313 1997–98 |
Storm water control facilitiIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the income level of those provided storm water control benefits, including senior citizens and disabled persons. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6334 1997–98 |
Small city water rightsThe Legislature finds that an application to withdraw ground water "serves overriding considerations of public interest" when all of the following criteria are met: 1.The application is filed or held through assignment by a... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6343 1997–98 |
Salmon or trout egg wastageThe department must not kill, waste, discard, bury or otherwise harm salmon or trout eggs, fry, alevins, fingerlings, smolts, catchables, jacks, adults or any other life stage of a trout or salmon. An exception is provided for... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6239 1997–98 |
Family policy council sunsetProvides that the family policy council and its powers and duties shall be terminated on June 30, 2001. Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct or contract for the performance of a fiscal audit of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6244 1997–98 |
Offender educational servcesSchool districts containing a correctional facility operated by DOC are not required to educate inmates under the age of 18 within the facility. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6246 1997–98 |
Riparian habitat enhancementThe State Conservation Commission must develop technical standards for planting trees and shrubs in riparian areas and publish these technical standards in a pamphlet. The pamphlet is provided to participating landowners and... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |