Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Harriet Spanel
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5586 1997–98 |
Water supply regulationThe Department of Ecology is authorized to use its power to issue regulatory orders or to pursue appropriate legal remedies, including injunctive relief, when: (a) it proposes to regulate a right evidenced by a permit or... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5591 1997–98 |
Small business innovationDeclares that chapter 82.04 RCW does not apply to federal funds expended for research and technology distributed to small businesses under the federal small business innovation research program. | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5609 1997–98 |
Voc ag teacher recruitmentDeclares that the program shall include the following: (1) Encouraging students in grades nine through twelve to acquire the academic and related skills necessary to prepare for the study of vocational agriculture at an... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5614 1997–98 |
Environmental healthThe contents of the PHIP are expanded to include a summary of federal, state and local data sources related to personal and environmental health, and recommendations to improve interagency coordination and increased public... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5632 1997–98 |
Marine waters/salmon habitatProvides for the protection of the marine environment and associated ecosystems through oil spill prevention, the protection, conservation, and enhancement of marine waters and of salmon habitat, and a ban on off-shore oil... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5683 1997–98 |
Comm collge part-time facltyDeclares that a board of trustees may use part-time faculty only if: (1) Qualified full-time faculty cannot be found due to a shortage of qualified applicants in the field; (2) the experience of a faculty member who is... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5700 1997–98 |
Family leaveIn addition to existing family leave entitlements under state law, an employee is entitled to 24 hours of leave during any 12-month period to: (1) participate in K-12 activities directly related to the educational advancement... | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5747 1997–98 |
Property tax info confidentlDoes not prohibit the department from: (1) Disclosing tax information to any county assessor or county treasurer; (2) disclosing tax information in a civil or criminal judicial proceeding or an administrative proceeding; (3)... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5786 1997–98 |
Population/water supplyProvides that the population projections shall be accompanied by a statement from the director of the department of ecology stating that adequate water supplies exist or will be available to serve the projected population. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5788 1997–98 |
Marine safetyPreserves the independence of the office of marine safety. Transfers vessel contingency plan requirement and approval functions from the office of marine safety to the department of ecology. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5794 1997–98 |
Puget Sound crab fisheryRemoves landing requirements for the Puget Sound commercial crab fishery. Allows two licensees to operate one vessel. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5805 1997–98 |
Office of marine safetyRevises provisions relating to the functions and responsibilities of the office of marine safety. Repeals provisions of the 1995 transportation budget and of chapter 200, Laws of 1991 which transferred the functions of the... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5815 1997–98 |
Totaled vehicle/transportatnInsurance companies must make a good faith effort to provide replacement transportation to a third party claimant whose vehicle is a total loss. The benefit is payable from the date of loss and ends within a reasonable period of time. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5833 1997–98 |
Higher ed tuitionResident undergraduate students do not experience a tuition increase until they have earned 180 credits, exceeded being a full-time student for four consecutive years, or exceeded being a part-time student for eight consecutive years. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5852 1997–98 |
Support order modificationAuthorizes the court to require payment of attorneys' fees and may dismiss the petition without prejudice if a party fails to provide information required under this section. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5882 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water projectsDirects the department of ecology to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program for the purposes of funding and monitoring the progress of five demonstration projects. The department shall work in... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5893 1997–98 |
Law enforcement trainingCreates the board on law enforcement training standards and education. The purpose of the board is to review and recommend to the commission programs and standards for the training and education of law enforcement personnel. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5973 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5974 1997–98 |
Political campaign financingProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5975 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5977 1997–98 |
Water transfersThe season of use provided in a water right to either surface or ground water may be changed if approved by the Department of Ecology after determining that other existing rights, including minimum flows, will not be impaired.... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5978 1997–98 |
Essential health servicesIncludes medical rehabilitation and chiropractic services as essential health services of the uniform benefits package and the basic health plan. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6024 1997–98 |
Business & occupatn tx ratesDecreases and clarifies business and occupation tax rates. Repeals RCW 82.04.055. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6037 1997–98 |
WA and B.C. ferry routesRequests the department of transportation to consider the economic impact on the state and the local community before any reduction in the level of service provided on ferry routes between the state and British Columbia, Canada. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6051 1997–98 |
Gender equity in athleticsRequires disclosure of gender equity in athletics information. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |