All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1871 1997–98 |
Underinsured vehicle coveragAn underinsured motorist automobile insurance policy may require that, prior to making a claim, the insured person exhaust the available liability insurance coverage of the person or persons who caused the accident... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| HB 1959 1997–98 |
Wholesale car auctions/B & OA B&O tax exemption is provided for amounts received by motor vehicle manufacturers and their financing subsidiaries from the sale of motor vehicles at wholesale auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 18, 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 5555 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationA new chapter is created in the common schools code to establish parental rights with respect to their children's education. Intent . The Legislature declares it the inherent and unalienable right and responsibility of parents... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 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 |
| HB 2447 1995–96 |
B & O tax exemptionsA B&O tax exemption is provided for wholesalers of automobiles on sales of automobiles at auctions to dealers licensed in this or another state. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 3, 1997 |
| HB 1417 1997–98 |
Property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is extended to 1997. In addition, a 4.7187 percent reduction in 1998 and thereafter is referred to the voters. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1997 |
Jan 30, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 1339 1995–96 |
Juv probation & detentionAlthough initial responsibility for administering county juvenile court, probation, and detention services is kept with the county superior courts, the procedures for transferring these services to county legislative... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2031 1995–96 |
Storm water facility chargesBeginning January 1, 1997, local storm water utilities may use assessment charges collected from the Department of Transportation (DOT) only for capital projects that address state highway storm water impacts or for... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2140 1995–96 |
Elections/cities and townsElection laws for cities and towns are modified. The responsibility of the county auditor to transmit the results of a city annexation election to the county legislative authority and to the annexing city or town is clarified. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2222 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt progrms/leg ovrsghtThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) is renamed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The original bill, which renamed the LBC, added two citizen members, redefined... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2320 1995–96 |
Persistent sex offendersA person must be sentenced as a persistent offender to life imprisonment without possibility of release if the person has two separate convictions for any of the following offenses, including attempts: (1) rape in the first... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2341 1995–96 |
Credit cards in liquor storsThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to establish a pilot project that allows individuals to use credit cards to purchase beer, wine or spirituous (hard) liquor from state liquor stores. The project is implemented in no more... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2365 1995–96 |
Road & bridge service distrtThe governing body of a road and bridge service district is changed from the county legislative authority to a three-person board of commissioners appointed by the county legislative authority or county executive. The district... | Sarah Casada (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 292, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2371 1995–96 |
Student loan repaymentLicensing agencies must suspend the professional license, certificate, or registration of a licensee when notified by a lending agency of default on a federal or state guaranteed educational loan or a service conditional... | Jerry Blanton (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 293, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2376 1995–96 |
Gasoline vapor recoveryThe conditions under which stage II devices can be required by the Department of Ecology are established. For areas designated as nonattainment for ozone or if included in a maintenance plan, these devices are required and... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 294, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2394 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsCurrent law is amended by broadening the definition of a master planned resort in relation to the Growth Management Act. As a result, the development restrictions in the master planned resorts located outside of designated... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2406 1995–96 |
Communications interceptionUnder the striking amendment, the crime of violating the right of privacy does not apply to common carriers for the use of a pen register or trap and trace device when the use is to test equipment, to prevent unlawful use of... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2485 1995–96 |
Property tax/gov restrictnsA taxpayer who has proof that the land use designation of his or her property is changed may bring this to the attention of the assessor. If the taxpayer and the assessor reach an agreement on the value of the property then... | Helen Sommers (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 296, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |