Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Larry Sheahan
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1474 1997–98 |
SEPA exemptionsDecisions pertaining to the following actions are exempt from threshold determination and environmental impact statement requirements within urban growth areas: (1) The construction of a residential structure of ten or fewer... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| HB 1499 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;... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1780 1997–98 |
Service of processThe term "usual mailing address" expressly excludes a person's place of employment, as well as a post office box. Leaving a copy of the summons at the person's place of employment is no longer an alternative method of service. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1398 1997–98 |
Spokane superior court judgsThe number of statutorily authorized judicial positions in Spokane County is increased from 11 to 13. The additional judicial positions take effect upon the effective date of the act, but the actual starting dates must be... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 347, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1423 1997–98 |
Crim justice training commisThe membership of the commission is increased by two positions for a total of 14 members. The two members are appointed by the Governor and must be peace officers with the rank of sergeant or below and who are currently... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 351, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1433 1997–98 |
Correctnl facilities/leasesAn exception is created to the requirement that an initial lease for real property between a consortium of counties and DSHS may not exceed 20 years. The exception applies retroactively to the initial term of a lease entered... | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 349, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1924 1997–98 |
Sex offense sentencingRape in the first degree and rape of a child in the first degree are each Level XII, class A felonies which, for a defendant with no scorable criminal history, yield a standard range sentence of 93 to 123 months (a midpoint of... | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 340, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 3900 1997–98 |
Juvenile Code revisions J.S.1.JUVENILE COURT JURISDICTION Automatic Decline: The category of juvenile offenders who are subject to automatic decline to adult court is expanded to include any juvenile who is 16 or 17 and alleged to have committed a... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1771 1997–98 |
Guardian certificationThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is directed to study and make recommendations regarding the implementation of a system for standards and administration of certification of professional guardians. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1936 1997–98 |
Real estate claim lien noticA commercial real estate broker's lien is created. Filing and notice requirements and judicial enforcement procedures are established. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2128 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceThe limitation on outside employment by state officers and employees is modified so that a contract or grant may be performed by an officer or employee of the agency authorizing the contract or grant, but the contract or grant... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2276 1997–98 |
Indigent civil legal servcesThe Legislature intends to promote civil legal services to indigent persons, subject to available funds, while ensuring accountability. The Legislature recognizes both an attorney = s duty to represent clients without... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1687 1997–98 |
Wage garnishmentNotice must be given at least ten days prior to the entry of any judgment against a garnishee for the full amount of the obligor's debt based on failure to timely respond to a garnishment order. The requirement for an answer... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 296, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| HB 1372 1997–98 |
Advanced college tuition payAdministration . The Washington Advanced College Tuition Payment Program is established. The program allows families to buy tuition units. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 289, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1841 1997–98 |
School safetySeveral statutes addressing criminal offenses, student discipline, student records, and student dress codes are amended. Additionally, schools are authorized to discipline students for criminal street gang activity and limit... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1940 1997–98 |
Ignition interlocks for DUIUse of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1576 1997–98 |
Buildable landsThe Legislature finds that land use planning needs to ensure that an adequate supply of land appropriate for development is actually available for development. Merely regulating land to allow for development is insufficient. | Mike Sherstad (R-1) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1545 1997–98 |
Domestc violnce shelter fndsThe 50 percent local match requirement for domestic violence shelter grants is eliminated. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 160, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1096 1997–98 |
Fees payment and recoveryA judgment imposing legal financial obligations, including crime victims = assessments, may be extended by the county clerk for ten years solely for the purpose of collecting unpaid court obligations through a collection... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 121, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1196 1997–98 |
Charitable trusts registratnCharitable trustees must register with the Secretary of State if (a) the trust holds assets for income producing purposes exceeding a threshold value to be established by the Secretary by rule; (b) all or part of the principal... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 124, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1314 1997–98 |
Time computation for actsThe general rule on the computation of time is amended to exclude a Saturday from the calculation if the Saturday is the last day. The provision concerning an appeal of an administrative decision to the Pollution Control... | Roger Bush (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 125, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1496 1997–98 |
Negligent treatment of childThe definition of A negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child @ for purposes of the mandatory reporting statute is amended. The term does not, in and of itself, include situations in which siblings share a bedroom because... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 132, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1067 1997–98 |
Vehicle offenses/prosecutionThe state may prosecute a defendant for committing the crimes of vehicular homicide, vehicular assault if a death occurs, or hit-and-run injury accident if a death occurs, at any time after the commission of the offense. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1300 1997–98 |
Financial institutns dept.Several technical changes are made relating to the Department of Financial Institutions. The term A rules and regulations @ is changed to A rules. @ Certain sections of the code are renumbered and introductions to definitional... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 101, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |