Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Eugene Prince
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5699 1997–98 |
Transportation planningBy December 31, 2000, cities and counties planning under the Growth Management Act (GMA) are required to include state-owned transportation facilities in the transportation element of their comprehensive plans. The Department... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5844 1997–98 |
Marine/nonhighway fuel taxesThe current motor fuel vehicle tax rate is used to calculate the amount of transfers to the marine fuel tax refund account, the snowmobile account, and the general fund for off-road vehicle expenditures. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6391 1997–98 |
Public transportation infoThe names and other personally identifiable information maintained by public transit agencies regarding persons who participate in public transportation programs administered by the agency are exempt from public inspection and copying. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6440 1997–98 |
Lightweight tire studsLightweight studs, which are at least 15 percent lighter than metal studs most commonly used in the industry, are the only type approved for use in studded snow tires beginning July 1, 2004. Wholesalers must sell only... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6496 1997–98 |
Adoption information disclosNon-identifying information must be disclosed upon written request. The Department of Health must provide a copy of the adopted person's original birth certificate, when requested, to an adopted person 18 years of age or older. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6596 1997–98 |
Regionl transportatn planngThe Regional Transportation Planning Organization Policy Board membership is expanded to include at least one member from the state Senate and the House of Representatives. RTPOs are required to provide a schedule of their... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6642 1997–98 |
Research data protectionA new exemption is added to the public disclosure requirements. Research data developed or received by a research university is exempt from public inspection and copying until the data is published or publicly distributed or a... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6684 1997–98 |
Commercial vehicle officersCVEOs are granted the same law enforcement and arrest authority as commissioned WSP officers as it relates to commercial vehicles. This limited police authority does not grant CVEOs commissioned status, nor does it qualify... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5048 1997–98 |
State highway route 41A four-tenths mile portion of existing State Route 2 in Newport, which connects with Idaho SR 41, is renamed as a new state highway, State Route 41. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5174 1997–98 |
Lind dryland research unitThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5206 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical studentsWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5312 1997–98 |
DOT lands/sale of materialsTwo additional processes are prescribed which enable the Department of Transportation to dispose of timber attached to state land: the department may sell the timber to an abutting landowner, for cash at the full appraised... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5492 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5566 1997–98 |
Solid waste collectn vehiclsGarbage trucks collecting garbage or recyclables on route at speeds of 20 mph or less may legally transport the swamper on the outside of the vehicle. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5567 1997–98 |
Garbage truck front-loadersFront-loading garbage and recycling trucks are exempt from the three-foot extension length limit. The fork and bucket are down only when the truck is on route and actually collecting garbage at speeds of 20 mph or less. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5623 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe home tuition program, allowing both undergraduate and graduate students at Washington State institutions of higher education to participate in exchanges with out-of-state higher education institutions, is created. Home... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6573 1997–98 |
Private school employeesAll private school employees hired prior to July 1, 1998, who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children and who have not previously had a fingerprint-record check must begin the process for a fingerprint-record... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6437 1997–98 |
Family planning fundingDirects the governor to negotiate with the federal department of health and human services' health care financing administration to obtain a regulatory waiver of provisions of the medical assistance statute, Title XIX of the... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6226 1997–98 |
Airport development fundingPurchasers of aircraft fuel are exempt from paying retail sales tax and use tax on the fuel. The aircraft fuel tax rate is increased from 3 to 6 percent and the proceeds from this tax increase are credited to the Airport... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6227 1997–98 |
Aircraft registratn fees/taxThe current $4 aircraft registration fee is removed. The State Treasurer must deposit 100 percent of collected excise tax associated with aircraft registration into the Aeronautics Account of the Transportation Fund, as... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6689 1997–98 |
Equal opportunity w/o quotasThe use of quotas in public employment, education, and contracting is prohibited. A quota is defined as a fixed number requirement to be attained, or not to be exceeded, and which violates the federal Constitution. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6609 1997–98 |
Spokane co. higher ed T.O.Introduced by title and introductory section only. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 6019 1997–98 |
Dev. disabled long-term careThe Legislature declares its intent to bring an end to the long standing conflict between advocates for persons with developmental disabilities. The Legislature affirms its longtime commitment to secure for all persons with... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6576 1997–98 |
End-of-life care actDeclares that a qualified patient has the right to make voluntary and informed choices of care including a request for home care, hospice care, psychological and social counseling, palliative care, as well as a voluntary... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 21, 1998 |
| SB 6485 1997–98 |
Tobacco settlement moneysTo the maximum extent permitted by the terms of any legal settlement or federal law, the proceeds from the state's tobacco litigation are made subject to legislative appropriation. Two-thirds of any moneys received by the... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 20, 1998 |