Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5514 1997–98 |
Agricultural feesThe Dry Pea and Lentil Commission is authorized to increase its assessment from the current rate of 1 percent up to 2 percent. Prior to the increase becoming effective, producers have to approve the increase through a... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5491 1997–98 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiThe court is required to use the standard of clear and convincing evidence to remove a child from the home on the basis that a manifest danger exists that the child will suffer serious abuse of neglect unless removed. A... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5954 1997–98 |
Claims against UWCustody of the University of Washington self-insurance fund is transferred from the Treasurer to the university. Provisions regarding the State Investment Board are eliminated. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5337 1997–98 |
Port district formationThe expiration date beyond which a less than countywide port district may not be formed is eliminated. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5299 1997–98 |
Shoreline managemnt permitsCopies of the petition for review of a local government shoreline decision must be served on the local government, in addition to the Department of Ecology and the Attorney General. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 199, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5782 1997–98 |
Water-sewer district biddingThe water-sewer district = s ability to use the small works roster for projects estimated to cost in excess of $10,000 to less than $50,000 is clarified. A Project @ is defined to include labor, materials, supplies and equipment. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5286 1997–98 |
Intangible personal propertyAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5139 1997–98 |
Parks & recreatn comm fiscalThe purpose of the parks improvement account is clarified. The director is authorized to transfer funds generated by the sale of literature and materials from the parks improvement account to the parks renewal and stewardship... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5626 1997–98 |
Game transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may reduce the fee for black bear and cougar transport tags. If the commission decides to make black bear and cougar tags available at no cost, then the commission may waive the requirement for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5360 1997–98 |
Commercial fishing licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5755 1997–98 |
Service of process/L.T. dispThe alternative service provisions of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act are made applicable to the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5647 1997–98 |
Comm & technical collge feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community and technical colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5085 1997–98 |
Criminal conspiracy chargesIt is not a defense to a criminal conspiracy charge that the person with whom the accused is alleged to have conspired is a police officer or other government agent who does not intend that a crime be committed. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5758 1997–98 |
Land use study commissionRural Intent . Local comprehensive plans and development regulations require counties and cities to balance priorities and consider local circumstances. The ultimate responsibility for planning and implementing a county's or... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 19, 1997 |
| SB 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| SB 5835 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 6, 1997 |
| SB 5398 1997–98 |
Institution of marriageThe Legislature finds that marriage is a matter reserved for the sovereign states to decide individually and that decisions relating to marriage should not be decided by the people or courts of another state. Washington is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 26, 1997 |
| SB 5212 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 19, 1997 |
| SB 6197 1995–96 |
Water supply augmentationLegislative findings are made regarding the benefits of impoundment of excess water. In considering an application for a new water use or a transfer of a water right, the Department of Ecology is to consider the positive net... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6247 1995–96 |
Economic developmentWEDFA may provide nonrecourse revenue bond financing for more than five economic development projects per year if: 1) the bonds finance manufacturing or processing activities; and 2) the total project cost is less than $10 million. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |