Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Gary Strannigan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6455 1997–98 |
Supplemental capital budgetThe 1998 supplemental capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $61 million in new capital projects, of which $17.7 million is from new state bonds. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6533 1997–98 |
Senior/disabled property taxA deduction is authorized from disposable household income for health care insurance for either person. The parcel size limit for the exemption program is increased from one acre up to five acres if zoning requires the larger size. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 333, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6552 1997–98 |
Vessel/ferry ad valorem taxThe separate valuation of steamships is eliminated. Steamships are treated like all other commercial vessels for property tax purposes. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 335, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6602 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxesA taxpayer may claim a credit for one half of the amount of "syrup" taxes paid against his or her B&O tax liability. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6662 1997–98 |
Property manager's wages/taxB&O tax does not apply to amounts received by a property management company for the payment of gross wages or benefits to on-site personnel from property management trust accounts that are required to be maintained by law. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6668 1997–98 |
Thoroughbred race tracks/taxThe date on which the repayment of the deferred sales and use taxes for the construction of the new thoroughbred horse racing facility begins, is extended by five years to December 31, 2006. | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 339, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 3, 1998 |
| SB 6175 1997–98 |
Financing contractsAgricultural commissions, libraries, educational service districts, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the School Directors = Association, health districts, counties, cities, towns, school districts and any other... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6214 1997–98 |
Mentally ill commitmentCIVIL COMMITMENT (RCW 71.05): The definition for A likelihood of serious harm @ is expanded to include situations where an individual, who has a history of violent acts, makes threats to the physical safety of another. In... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 297, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6165 1997–98 |
Ignition interlock violatnsThis act may be known and cited as the Mary Johnsen Act. A person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) with a blood or breath alcohol level of .15 or more who has not been previously restricted to... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 210, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6166 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe sentence of a person convicted of DUI is dependent upon whether the person has had any prior DUI convictions within his or her lifetime. A DUI conviction remains permanently on the convicted person = s record. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6257 1997–98 |
Intoxication levels loweredThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The offense of a driver under 21 consuming alcohol is limited to those persons under 21 years of age who have an alcohol concentration of at least .02... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6518 1997–98 |
First degree rapeWhen the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated because of the actions of the perpetrator, it is rape in the first degree. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 5622 1997–98 |
Youth in crisis housing/taxThe expiration date is removed for the sales and use tax exemptions for items necessary for new construction of alternative housing for youth in crisis by nonprofit health or social welfare organizations. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 183, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6545 1997–98 |
Impaired physician programThe surcharge must be deposited into a new nonappropriated account designated the impaired physician account. As a special nonappropriated account, all of the funds in the account could be spent without appropriation from the... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 5196 1997–98 |
Amusement devices/ B&O taxFor B&O tax purposes, the owner of a coin-operated video game, pinball machine, juke box, or other similar device may deduct amounts paid to the person upon whose premises the device is operated, as long as the amusement... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5347 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing-only progrmJuvenile-fishing-only waters are expanded to include persons up to 18 years old. The commission must designate additional waters for new juvenile fishing opportunities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5431 1997–98 |
Mandatory measured telecommThe ban on the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission = s ability to approve a mandatory local measured service tariff filing is extended to July 1, 2002, and is expanded to include a ban on the Washington... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5939 1997–98 |
Wing-in-ground effect vehiclThe Legislative Transportation Committee is required to commission a study that is conducted by the appropriate engineering departments of any Washington State university in conjunction with the Department of Transportation.... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6145 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationThe crime victims = compensation program is authorized to designate private attorneys as special assistant attorneys general to pursue civil legal actions against criminal offenders and third parties for costs incurred by... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6188 1997–98 |
Sex offender registrationFailing to register as a sex offender is increased to a class C felony with a seriousness level of III on the SRA grid. The standard range penalties range from more than 12 months to 60 months, depending on the offender's... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6272 1997–98 |
Snohomish Co. district courtThe number of district court judges in Snohomish County is increased from seven to eight. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6392 1997–98 |
Overnight youth sheltersA grant program is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (department) to provide grants to licensed overnight youth shelters. The department is appropriated $120,000 for the purpose of... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6406 1997–98 |
Basic health plan eligibiltyFunds received from the Adoption Support Program are not counted as income for purposes of determining BHP eligibility and subsidy levels. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6515 1997–98 |
Rights of way franchisesTelecommunications companies and cable television companies are authorized to construct and operate facilities in public rights of way. Public right of way is defined as "roads, streets, and highways, including limited access... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6516 1997–98 |
First degree murder imprisnmA new level is created in the sentencing grid. Murder in the first degree is the only offense at level XV. The bottom of the range in the new level XV is the same as the bottom of the range at level XIV. The top of the new... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |