Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Calvin Goings
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5295 1997–98 |
District court proceduresThe court = s ability to hold a trial on a day other than the first appearance of the parties, and its ability to encourage mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods is clarified. Service of small claims... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 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 5763 1997–98 |
Internet service taxationUntil July 1, 1999, cities and towns using a gross receipts tax may only tax Internet service providers under the service classification of the business and occupations tax. It is clarified that Internet service provision does... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 304, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5178 1997–98 |
Diabetes cost reduction actThe Legislature finds that access to medically accepted standards of care for diabetes, its treatment, supplies, and self-management training and education is crucial to prevent or delay complications of diabetes and its... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 276, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5318 1997–98 |
Writs of restitutionA writ of restitution is not invalidated by the acceptance by the landlord of a partial payment of the judgment against the tenant, unless pursuant to a written agreement signed by both parties. If there is a written... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, 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 5005 1997–98 |
Violent crime sentencingWhen a person is convicted of two or more current violent offenses arising from separate and distinct criminal conduct, the crimes are sentenced consecutively to each other unless the person's sentence would be longer if he or... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5541 1997–98 |
Two-way left turn lanesThe distance in which a vehicle can travel in a two-way left turn lane is 300 feet. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5871 1997–98 |
Port district police officrsFor purposes of malicious prosecution actions or counterclaims, the term "law enforcement officer @ is expanded to included the members of port district police forces. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 206, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5191 1997–98 |
Methamphetamine crimesIt is a most serious offense for purposes of sentencing under the persistent offender statute to manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver, methamphetamine. It is a most serious offense for... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 71, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5762 1997–98 |
Horse racingSimulcasting of Out-of-State Races : A class 1 racing association may be authorized by the Horse Racing Commission to simulcast out-of-state races to its racing facility. A class 1 racing association is defined as a licensee... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5254 1997–98 |
Owner liability/recreatn usePublic or private landowners who allow members of the public to use their lands for purposes of skateboarding or other nonmotorized wheel based activities, hang gliding, or paragliding are not liable for unintentional injuries... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| SB 5734 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. A study of levy equalization by the fiscal committees of the Legislature is required with a completion date of... | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | 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 6243 1995–96 |
Organ transplnts for offndrsNo public funds may be expended for, nor may the Department of Corrections' health service delivery plan include, organ transplant services for offenders sentenced to death. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6120 1995–96 |
Maternity services/insuranceAll state purchased health care and all health benefit plans issued or renewed by health care service contractors, health maintenance organizations and commercial insurers which include coverage for maternity services may not... | Kevin Quigley (D-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6257 1995–96 |
Guardian & guardian ad litemThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is required to develop a comprehensive statewide curriculum for all persons who act as guardians ad litem under the RCW titles pertaining to juveniles and domestic relations... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6684 1995–96 |
Student transportatn serviceThe allocation formula for student transportation is changed. Instead of funding based on the existence of a hazardous walking condition existing for students living within one radius mile of school, funding is based on the... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 279, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| SB 6312 1995–96 |
Persian Gulf vets tuitionPublic institutions of higher education may exempt eligible Persian Gulf combat zone veterans from all or a portion of tuition and fee increases adopted after the 1990-91 academic year. To receive the waiver veterans must... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 169, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |