Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6424 1997–98 |
Child communty faclty placmnThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a process for community involvement in the siting of JRA group homes through mandated public hearings. This process generally follows the siting process for... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6443 1997–98 |
Salmon-related program fundsProvides that $923,000 of the general fund--state appropriation for fiscal year 1999 is provided solely for the forest practices program for: (1) Activities related to forest practices permitting and compliance; or (2)... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6446 1997–98 |
Health care fundingProvides that a tax is imposed at the rate of 1.0 percent on all taxable income of each person for each taxable year. Provides for taxable income modifications. Provides that partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability... | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6450 1997–98 |
Supplemental operating budgtProvides supplemental appropriations. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6462 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax distribtnProvides for 1.4484 percent to be deposited in the following manner: (1) An amount equal to 64 percent shall be deposited into the county criminal justice assistance account created in RCW 82.14.310; (2) an amount equal to 27... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6463 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax creditProvides that a tax credit equal to thirty-five dollars shall be deducted from the amount of taxes owed under RCW 82.44.020 (1) and (2) on a personal-use motor vehicle. The credit may not exceed the amount of tax that would... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6467 1997–98 |
B & O tax creditThe small business tax credit is increased to $50 per month ($600 per year), effective July 1, 1998. A $600 per year credit increases the manufacturing/wholesaling exemption to $123,967, the retailing exemption to $127,389,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6476 1997–98 |
Hazardous waste remedial actEstablishes provisions pertaining to the taxation of hazardous waste remedial actions. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6376 1997–98 |
Contraceptive health care beProvides that a health plan issued to individuals or groups shall not exclude or restrict benefits for: (1) Prescription of contraceptive drugs or devices allowed under Title 69 RCW or generic equivalents substitutable under... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6385 1997–98 |
Indoor pesticide applicatnsRequires any person making an indoor treatment to: (1) Post a pesticide notification sign at the treatment site, at a central area in one building, and at every entry point to the building at least forty-eight hours before an... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6343 1997–98 |
Salmon or trout egg wastageThe department must not kill, waste, discard, bury or otherwise harm salmon or trout eggs, fry, alevins, fingerlings, smolts, catchables, jacks, adults or any other life stage of a trout or salmon. An exception is provided for... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6230 1997–98 |
Dept. of cultural resourcesMost of the existing heritage and arts functions of state government are reorganized into one new department. A 17-person Commission of Cultural Resources is created and is required to develop a strategic plan to achieve a... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6266 1997–98 |
Class size improvement progrMakes an appropriation of twenty-five million dollars to carry out the purposes of the act. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6267 1997–98 |
Time for learning programFinds that some students need additional help to have the opportunity to meet the learning standards established to meet the goals of basic education under RCW 28A.150.210. The legislature finds that alternative or additional... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6268 1997–98 |
School attendanceRevises RCW 28A.225.020 to require public schools to take specified steps to eliminate or reduce the absences of children under the age of eight who are enrolled in schools. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6269 1997–98 |
Educator technology trainingRevises RCW 28A.305.235 to authorize the use of the education savings account for technology training for educators. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6198 1997–98 |
Fish hatchery operationsA 16-member Hatchery Practices Advisory Committee is created consisting of representatives from the Fish and Wildlife Department Hatchery program, western Washington treaty tribes, eastern Washington treaty tribes, the federal... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6199 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntLand areas that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space land. The criteria for determining the eligibility of lands in an open space plan must include aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6200 1997–98 |
Aquatic protectn & enhancmntShoreline areas that do not have dwellings and are used in a manner that protect or enhance aquatic habitat are added to the definition of open space. The Department of Fish and Wildlife or a conservation district must certify... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 6206 1997–98 |
Farmland conversionThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development must develop criteria for identifying the effects of state programs on the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Each state agency must then review its... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 1998 |
| SB 5004 1997–98 |
State aquatic lands exchangeThe Legislature intends to expedite exchanges of state-owned aquatic lands when those aquatic lands benefit commerce and an exchange would foster improved public use and access to aquatic lands. | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5015 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionReduces the state property tax levy for 1997 by five percent. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5019 1997–98 |
Persistent sex offendersThe definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include an offender who has two separate convictions for a most serious offense that is also a sex offense involving a victim who is a minor. | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5129 1997–98 |
Firearms access by minorsDeclares that it is a misdemeanor if a person violates this act and, as a result thereof, a minor gains access to a firearm and possesses or exhibits it, without the supervision required by law: (1) In a public place; or (2)... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5192 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |