Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5441 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5449 1997–98 |
State voters' pamphletThe provisions governing the publication and distribution of state Voter's Pamphlets and state Candidate's Pamphlets by the Secretary of State are consolidated. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5467 1997–98 |
Water conservancy boardsWater conservancy boards may be formed to establish a water transfer exchange through which any person who owns or holds a water right may list the right for sale or transfer. Formation of a water conservancy board may be... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5473 1997–98 |
Emer service vehicles/tax exProvides a tax exemption for emergency service vehicles purchased or used by public agencies. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5477 1997–98 |
Concealed pistol licensesState CPLs are made "permanent" for purposes of the right to carry a concealed pistol under Washington law. However, "renewals" are allowed for purposes of qualifying for waivers of the five-day waiting period under federal law. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5481 1997–98 |
Physical fitness services/txRemoves the sales tax on and adjusting the business and occupation taxation of physical fitness services. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5482 1997–98 |
Water-dependnt rentl formulaEstablishes a select committee on aquatic lands leasing to review the water-dependent rental formula for leasing state aquatic lands and any other appropriate matters related to the management and leasing of state aquatic lands. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5485 1997–98 |
Law enforcmnt offcr retirmntEmployees hired as officers of liquor control enforcement and state park rangers, who are hired 90 days after the effective date of this act, become members of LEOFF II. Current members have one year to make an irrevocable... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5490 1997–98 |
Child abuse investigationsTransfers all responsibility of conducting child abuse or neglect investigations, that is vested in the department of social and health services, to local law enforcement agencies. Declares that the legislature shall provide... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5496 1997–98 |
Volunteer school bus monitorDeclares that program standards for the training shall include but not be limited to requirements for: (1) First aid instruction; and (2) information about appropriate student conduct on school buses and school bus safety. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5510 1997–98 |
Subdivision of landRevises RCW 58.17.040 to exempt divisions of land into lots or tracts each of which is made solely for the purpose of a gift, sale, or transfer to the spouse of the grantor or to the children or parents of the grantor by blood... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5515 1997–98 |
Pesticides regulationStandards for recertification of pesticide dealers are established. In order to qualify for a continuing license every five years, a dealer must either accumulate training credits or meet examination requirements. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5523 1997–98 |
Higher ed services contractsInstitutions of higher education, related boards, or the joint center for higher education are allowed to purchase goods and services by contract with individuals or business entities. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5548 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands rentsAquatic land value is defined as the land value of the upland tax parcel, as determined by the county assessor, used in conjunction with the leased area, exclusive of improvements. If there is no upland tax parcel, the land... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5561 1997–98 |
Geoduck harvestingThe Department of Natural Resources designates harvest tracts, administers geoduck harvest agreements, and enforces commercial violations. It is unlawful to commercially harvest geoducks from bottoms shallower than 18 feet... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5564 1997–98 |
Petition for divorceEstablishes provisions relating to a petition for divorce. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5577 1997–98 |
Construction labor/tax exempProvides tax exemptions for labor on construction and remodeling on real property. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5606 1997–98 |
Solid waste landfill sitingLandfills with a design capacity in excess of 100 acres and an average height of 100 feet or more above grade may not be located over a federally-designated sole source aquifer. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5607 1997–98 |
Solid waste landfill opertrsIn addition to a reserve account, operators of larger landfills are required to maintain a cash bond. Permit holders and applicants operating landfills larger than 100 acres with an average design capacity horizontal height... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5608 1997–98 |
Solid waste handlingCompensation to private parties for solid waste handling or landfill operations may not exceed the actual cost of operations. The actual cost may include a reasonable return determined by the return on investment method or... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5609 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentDeclares that the program shall include the following: (1) Encouraging students in grades nine through twelve to acquire the academic and related skills necessary to prepare for the study of vocational agriculture at an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5610 1997–98 |
Water resources boardDesignates procedures for the establishment of water conservancy boards. | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5627 1997–98 |
Parks & rec commissn/timberBy November 1997, the State Parks and Recreation Commission submits a report to the Legislature, specifying a site specific timber management and salvage policy, along with recommendations and suggested legislation to carry... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5630 1997–98 |
Incarceration cost reimbursmMunicipalities, counties, and the state may demand a community restoration fee to recover incarceration costs from persons incarcerated at a municipal, county, or state facility by virtue of a court decree. The community... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5655 1997–98 |
Standard retirement allowancProvides that any member who retired before January 1, 1996, and who elected to receive a reduced retirement allowance is entitled to receive a retirement allowance equal to the standard allowance, adjusted for any... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |