Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Sid Snyder
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5074 1997–98 |
Warehouse/grain tax incentvsThe following warehouse operations are determined to be eligible to receive state tax incentives: wholesalers, third party warehousers, grain elevator operators and retailers who own or operate a distribution center. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5104 1997–98 |
Pheasant enhancement programBeginning the 1997 hunting season, pheasant hunters in eastern Washington must pay a $10 surcharge, in addition to other licensing requirements, in order to hunt pheasants. Funds from the program are utilized to release... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5119 1997–98 |
Forest practices appeals brdThe Legislature finds that the functions of the Forest Practices Appeals Board have overriding sensitivity and are of importance to the public welfare and operation of state government. Part-time Forest Practices Appeals Board... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5325 1997–98 |
County land transfersThe county legislative authority in counties with a population less than 1.5 million persons may apply to the Board of Natural Resources to transfer forest lands back to the county until the year 2017. The Board of Natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5327 1997–98 |
Habitat incentive programPrivate landowners may participate in a habitat incentives programs for food fish or game fish habitat improvement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife if they own less than 1,000 total acres. The department is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5270 1997–98 |
State investment boardThe State Investment Board is authorized to create corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. The liability of each entity created by the board is limited to the amount of investment held by that entity. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 359, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5127 1997–98 |
Trauma care servicesA funding source for the state = s trauma care system is established through the collection of fees by car dealers and others at the time of motor vehicle registration or title transfer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 331, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5736 1997–98 |
Indigent veterans' burialThe interment cost of not more than $300 is changed to not less than $300. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, 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 5151 1997–98 |
District court jurisdictionThe civil jurisdiction of district courts is $35,000, except for actions upon bonds. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5326 1997–98 |
Carrying firearmsThe general requirement that a firearm be carried unloaded and in an opaque case or secure wrapper is repealed. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 200, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 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 5560 1997–98 |
Social card gamesThe definition of "social card games" is modified. A card room operator may be authorized to conduct card games such as house-banked or player-funded banked card games or other card games approved by the Gambling Commission. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 118, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5653 1997–98 |
Salvageable timber salesThe Board of Natural Resources is given authority to establish the dollar amount for direct sales of timber of up to $20,000 in appraised value. The board must establish procedures to assure that competitive market prices and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 116, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 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 5486 1997–98 |
Rural arterial programsMinor arterials are added to the list of roads eligible for rural arterial program grant funds. Counties with a population of less than 8,000 are exempt from the rural arterial program eligibility requirement of not diverting... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5364 1997–98 |
911 employeesIn counties with a sheriff = s department that operates the 911 emergency communications system, in addition to unclassified (exempt) positions currently authorized, the sheriff may designate one unclassified position for the... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 62, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| SB 5330 1997–98 |
Golfing sweepstakesThe auctioning of players or teams of players in a golfing contest, with the person placing the highest bid on the winning player or team receiving the proceeds from the auction, is an authorized method for conducting a... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 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 5401 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnPublic utility district commissioner salaries are raised as follows: Over $15 million -From $500/month to $1,000/month. A resolution could raise salary up to $1,300/month $2 to $15 million -From $350/month to $700/month. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5464 1997–98 |
Gender equityThe sunset date for tuition waiver authority is repealed. By June 30, 2002, institutions of higher education shall strive to achieve equitable participation in their intercollegiate athletics programs. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 8, 1997 |