Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jeannette Wood
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5553 1997–98 |
Vehicle titling & licensingThe Department of Licensing (DOL) is required to make its vehicle information database available to enable dealers to properly conduct vehicle titling, licensing and collection of motor vehicle excise taxes. DOL must give... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5576 1997–98 |
Transportatn demand managmntRecognizes the importance of increasing individual citizens' awareness of air quality, energy consumption, and traffic congestion, and the contribution individual actions can make towards addressing these issues. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5595 1997–98 |
Competitive bidding procedurMunicipalities are given the option of waiving either or all competitive bidding procedures, bonding requirements and retainage requirements for public works contracts with an estimated value of less than $20,000. Procedural... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5602 1997–98 |
Joint bingo gamesTwo or more charitable or nonprofit organizations may be authorized to operate joint bingo games where prizes are pooled and when the games are conducted during each organization's normal period of operation. The Gambling... | Ray Schow (R-30) | 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 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5619 1997–98 |
Conservation areas/acquisitnProvides that the proceeds of the tax authorized under RCW 82.45.060(3) shall be used exclusively for the acquisition of a less than fee simple interest in conservation areas and maintenance of conservation areas by state... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5625 1997–98 |
Health care quality protectnAll health care facilities as defined in RCW 48.43.005 and all health carriers, as defined in the act, must permit the treating health care provider, as defined in the act, to make all decisions regarding patient care. Covered... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5649 1997–98 |
School dist employee beneftsThe definition of basic benefits used to define the use of state contributions to school district employer benefits is amended. Under the terms of the bill, the requirement that medical, dental, vision, group term life, and... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | 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 5665 1997–98 |
Mental health utilizationIf a health maintenance organization, a health care service contractor, a disability insurer, a health plan operating under the state Health Care Authority, or the state high risk pool offers coverage for outpatient mental... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5675 1997–98 |
Medical rehab services/insurThe list of health services which must be included in the Basic Health Plan is expanded to include medical rehabilitation services in all settings. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5680 1997–98 |
Incumbent mailingsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5694 1997–98 |
Capital punishmentPersons 16 years or older can be sentenced to death. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5697 1997–98 |
Special fuel taxFinds that: (1) The current system for collecting special fuel taxes has allowed many parties to fraudulently evade paying the special fuel taxes due the state; and (2) by changing the point of collection of the special fuel... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5698 1997–98 |
Teacher CPR trainingRequires that applicants for teacher certification under chapter 28A.400 RCW shall show proof of training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Costs of training shall be borne by applicants. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5712 1997–98 |
Maternity care access systemProvides that the department shall phase in the coverage of children under the revised federal maternity care access waiver by providing services to children up to age one within twelve months of the effective date of this... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | 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 5719 1997–98 |
Drivers' licensesRCW 46.20.265 is amended to clarify that reinstatement of a juvenile's privilege to drive following a revocation is subject to expiration of the revocation periods prescribed in statute. The process for appealing a driver's... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5730 1997–98 |
Formation of new countiesProcedures are established for the formation of new counties, and for the apportionment of liabilities and assets between the parent and new county. Various terms are defined. "Interim period" means the time period during... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5738 1997–98 |
Compensation for employmentEmployers of "tipped employees" are authorized to count tips as wages in meeting any state minimum wage requirement above $4.90 an hour. A "tipped employee" is defined as an employee who is engaged in an occupation in which he... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5752 1997–98 |
School employee arbitrationProvides that negotiations between an employer and the bargaining representative in a unit of educational employees shall be commenced at least five months prior to the submission of the budget to the legislative body of the... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5756 1997–98 |
Food sanitation and safetyDeclares that an employee may be granted a renewal permit that is valid for five years from the date of issuance if the employee demonstrates that he or she has obtained additional food safety training prior to renewal of the permit. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5772 1997–98 |
Computers & community progrmProvides that, to the extent funds are appropriated, grants shall be provided to school districts to distribute to schools to develop and implement weekend, evening, or summer technology programs for community members. Makes... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5810 1997–98 |
Employment of minorsEmployment conditions, including permissible work hours and prohibited occupations, for minors are statutorily established. They include the following: Work Rules for Minors Under Age 16 . The federal standards for hours of... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |