Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2225 1997–98 |
World War II veteransThe Legislature pledges to facilitate the erection of a memorial on the state capitol campus to specifically recognize men and women of this state who served or were wounded, killed, or missing in action during World War II.... | Steve Conway (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6126 1997–98 |
Marine bulkhead permitsProvides that if an application for a hydraulic permit is conditioned, modified, or denied, the department shall issue a written explanation of the reasons why, the rationale behind the decision, and any suggested curative... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6138 1997–98 |
Emergency communication taxProvides for the imposition of taxes by counties for emergency communication systems. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| HB 1826 1997–98 |
Moneys from public landsFor moneys due to counties from the forest board transfer and purchase lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed within seven working days of receipt of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 448, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1022 1997–98 |
DNR agreements with fed govnThe department must immediately exercise the provision in the signed habitat conservation plan implementation agreement or other similar agreement terminating that agreement and plan and notify the Legislature. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1468 1997–98 |
Mining reclamatn permit feesThe Department of Natural Resources = authority to modify the annual surface mine reclamation permit fee by rule is removed. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 413, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1478 1997–98 |
Winter wildlife feedingThe Legislature recognizes it is in the public interest to feed deer and elk on an emergency basis during episodes of severe winter weather given such animals are at risk of starvation and may be driven to forage on private... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1485 1997–98 |
Salmon harvest reportingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to submit an annual report to the Legislature identifying the division of anadromous fish harvest between tribal fisheries, recreational non-Indian fisheries and commercial... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 414, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1607 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersBeginning with claims accepted after June 30, 1997, self-insured employers are authorized to close certain industrial insurance claims that involve a determination of permanent partial disability. The claims that self-insurers... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 416, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1768 1997–98 |
Pharmacy ancillary personnelThe title of Level A pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy technician. The title of Level B pharmacy assistant is changed to pharmacy assistant. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 417, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1888 1997–98 |
International trade task frcThe Executive-Legislative Task Force on International Trade (task force) is created. The task force consists of 22 members with representation from the public and private sectors. | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1292 1997–98 |
Workers' comp claims managmnThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to offer a voluntary retrospective rating plan to qualified employers and groups of employers. The plan is to be available for one year, renewable at the end of the year. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1592 1997–98 |
Small water districts/tax exThe following water distribution businesses are exempt from public utility and B&O taxes through July 1, 2003: C water districts that: (1) serve fewer than 1,500 connections; and (2) charge water rates in excess of 125 percent... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 407, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| HB 1056 1997–98 |
Elk River PreserveThe property currently designated as the Elk River NAP is transferred from management as a preserve to management as a natural resources conservation area. The Department of Natural Resources must incorporate this legislative... | Brian Hatfield (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 371, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1201 1997–98 |
Rural nat resources impactThe Rural Community Assistance Team, the Rural Community Assistance Coordinator, and the various state programs designed to assist dislocated workers and communities in rural natural resource impact areas and dislocated timber... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 367, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1257 1997–98 |
Electric facility/tax exemptThe Legislature seeks to assist thermal electric generating facilities placed in operation before July 1, 1975, to reduce their emissions so that the facilities continue to play vital, long-term economic roles in their communities. | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 368, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 2083 1997–98 |
Master planned resortsCounties may include some existing resorts as master planned resorts under a GMA provision that allows counties to permit master planned resorts as urban growth outside of urban-growth areas if the resort meets certain... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 2170 1997–98 |
Industrial investmentsIndustrial investments of statewide significance are defined using a capital investment threshold dependent on the population in a county. The Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1330 1997–98 |
Workers' comp self-insurersUntil July 1, 2001, a subsidiary, holding company, or affiliated legal entity of a reinsurer of a self-insurer's liability under industrial insurance law may participate in the administration of the self-insurance program if... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1176 1997–98 |
Child rape/persistent offndrRape of a child in the first degree is added to the A Two Strikes and You = re Out @ portion of the persistent offender statute when the convicted offender was at least 16 at the time of the offense. Rape of a child in the... | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1589 1997–98 |
Crime victim advocatesThe proceedings at which a crime victim advocate = s presence may be allowed are expanded to include any judicial proceeding related to criminal acts committed against the victim of a violent or sex crime. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 343, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |