Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Joseph Zarelli
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5380 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe compensation for a member of a boundary review board is raised from $25 to $50 per day. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, 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 5009 1997–98 |
Special needs childrn adoptnThe department is authorized to enter into one or more interstate compacts on behalf of the state with other states to provide procedures for interstate adoption assistance payments, including medical payments. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5647 1997–98 |
Comm & technical collge feesWithin 35 days from the beginning of each quarter, all collected building fees from the community and technical colleges must be paid to the state treasury. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5132 1997–98 |
School bus drug-free zonesThe definition of school bus route stop is modified to mean a school bus stop as designated by a school district, without the necessity of submitting maps to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 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 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 |
| SB 6285 1995–96 |
Offender HIV test resultsDepartment of Corrections (DOC) health care providers and local public health officers are required to disclose the sexually transmitted disease status of DOC offenders to the superintendent or administrator of the facility.... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| SB 6401 1995–96 |
Aluminum productn/tax exmptnSales of carbon, petroleum coke, coal tar, pitch, and similar substances that become an ingredient or component of anodes or cathodes used in producing aluminum for sale are exempt from sales tax. | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 170, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6656 1995–96 |
Manufacturing machinery/taxThe replacement parts and costs of repairing and/or cleaning equipment used in the manufacturing process is exempt from sales tax and use tax. The requirement to improve efficiency, increase productivity or extend the useful... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 173, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |
| SB 6705 1995–96 |
Higher ed technology planThe Legislature recognizes that providing the state of Washington with the educated citizenry required for the maintenance of a well-prepared work force, and the quality of life desired by that citizenry, requires the... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 137, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 25, 1996 |
| SB 6441 1995–96 |
Prescription expiration dateNonresident pharmacies are required to attach a label including the expiration date of the medication to any prescription dispensed in the state of Washington. | John Moyer (R-3) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 19, 1996 |
| SB 6425 1995–96 |
Port district indebtednessIt is clarified that the amount of a loan from an agency of the state of Washington or the United States is excluded from the computation of indebtedness of a port district. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 66, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 13, 1996 |
| SB 6330 1995–96 |
Incumbent mailing restrictnsThe current restrictions on mailings at public expense apply to each elected official and state and local agency director in the 12-month period before the last day for certification of election results of an election in which... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 7, 1996 |
| SB 6782 1995–96 |
Fisher Quarry revenue useDeclares that the 192nd Avenue interchange account is hereby created in the motor vehicle fund. Provides that moneys derived by the department of transportation from activities at the Fisher Quarry in Clark county, less costs... | Dean Sutherland (D-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 2, 1996 |
| SB 6781 1995–96 |
Property tax levies/schoolsProvides that, beginning in calendar year 1998, ten percent of the property taxes collected by the state for the support of common schools in the previous year shall be distributed to the school districts in the state to... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Mar 1, 1996 |
| SB 6780 1995–96 |
Flood-damaged items/tax exmpA sales and use tax exemption is allowed for the replacement of tangible personal property damaged in floods and for labor and services rendered while repairing residential buildings. The building must be located in a county... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 26, 1996 |
| SB 6475 1995–96 |
District judge disqualifictnThe procedures to disqualify a district court judge are modified. A party to a lawsuit does not have an absolute right to disqualify a district court judge. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 21, 1996 |
| SB 6773 1995–96 |
Regulatory takings/compenstnDeclares that a private property owner must receive compensation from government for a regulatory taking of private property. Provides that the compensation requirement does not apply if the regulation or restriction is... | Brad Owen (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 7, 1996 |
| SB 6342 1995–96 |
Permanent color techniciansPermanent color technicians must register as a business with the Department of Health (DOH) and pay a fee. Permanent color technician facilities must also be registered with DOH. DOH must adopt rules establishing sanitation... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1996 |