Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Bob McCaslin
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5052 1997–98 |
Residntl property disclosureThe chapter requiring real property transfer disclosure statements is repealed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5053 1997–98 |
Property use/assessmentIf property subject to taxation is assessed at a level which assumes a higher use of the land than that permitted under zoning or land use planning laws which exist at the time of the appraisal, then the owner may use that... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5054 1997–98 |
Presidential primary eliminaThe presidential preference primary is repealed. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5055 1997–98 |
Growth management act repealThe GMA is repealed. Technical corrections are made. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5057 1997–98 |
Growth management act exmptnAny county may adopt a resolution removing the county, and the cities in the county, from the requirement to plan under GMA provisions which are not of general application to all counties. If a county chooses to opt out, it... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5058 1997–98 |
Elective office vacanciesAnother event is added to the list which constitutes vacancy in an elective office. If an incumbent files for another public elective office that would commence when more than 75 days are left to complete in the incumbent = s... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5059 1997–98 |
Publicatn of legal noticesAll legal notices that are required to be published must be in no less than 9 point type and must use a clear and legible font. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5061 1997–98 |
Regulatory activitiesThe in-depth analytical process called significant legislative rule making applies to rules of the Department of Social and Health Services. The Open Public Meetings Act applies to any agency, whether governed by an individual... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5069 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref in countiesThe voters of each county may exercise the powers of initiative and referendum. These powers may not be used to alter or avoid duties mandated by state law or state agency rule and these powers do not affect special local... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5081 1997–98 |
Prostitute patronsA law enforcement officer who arrests and takes into custody a person for patronizing a prostitute or patronizing a juvenile prostitute may impound the vehicle if the vehicle is owned by the person arrested and was used in... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5088 1997–98 |
Contact with child injunctnAuthorizes courts to grant injunctions that forbid contact between a child and a person over age eighteen when the contact is detrimental to the child. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5090 1997–98 |
Residential burglaryThe crime of residential burglary is included in the definition of A most serious offense. @ | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5162 1997–98 |
Vegetation removal on proprtAny property owner cutting down, falling, trimming or otherwise removing a tree or plant on property because of disease or endangerment to persons or property is not required by any governmental agency to obtain permission for... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5171 1997–98 |
Appellate judges/pro temporeAuthorizes appellate judges to be appointed as pro tempore judges to complete pending business at the end of their terms of office. Provides that an appointment may not exceed sixty days. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5176 1997–98 |
Personal service contractsThe threshold for contracts that must have documented evidence of competition is raised from $2,500-$10,000 to $5,000-$20,000 and future adjustments are based on the Implicit Price Deflator. The threshold for contracts for... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5189 1997–98 |
Sex offender regstratn violaRegistered sex offenders must notify the county sheriff within 72 hours of moving within the county. The 14-day advance notice for moves outside the county is not changed. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5241 1997–98 |
County auditors & assessorsIn a county with a population of 250,000 or more that is not a home rule charter county (Spokane and Clark), the county legislative authority may, upon majority vote at an election called by the county legislative authority,... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5285 1997–98 |
Emergency managementMakes technical revisions to emergency management statutes. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5291 1997–98 |
Indigent defense servce costCourts must determine at the final disposition of a criminal matter if a convicted defendant has or is likely to have the ability to repay the cost of a publicly provided defense. The court must order the defendant to pay all... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5292 1997–98 |
Habitual criminals/penaltiesWithin ten days of entry of a felony conviction, and, at the discretion of the prosecuting attorney, a hearing is held to determine whether the defendant is an habitual criminal. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5293 1997–98 |
Vehicle emission inspectionsThe requirement that vehicles be inspected at each change of registered owner is eliminated. Vehicles in areas requiring emission inspections will be undertaken once every two years. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5294 1997–98 |
Liquor license refundThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to provide a refund of the remaining portion of an annual license fee to any license holder who voluntarily ceases operation as a liquor establishment. The Liquor Control Board is... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5320 1997–98 |
Interception of communicatnsProvides that no person may install or use a pen register or trap and trace device without a prior court order except as provided under RCW 9.73.070, or in cases where a law enforcement officer and a prosecuting attorney... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5345 1997–98 |
Medical equipment/tax exemptProvides sales and use tax exemptions for durable medical equipment. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5369 1997–98 |
Taxpayer information privacyAnother exemption is added to the Public Disclosure Act. Information about a taxpayer with regard to the assessment or collection of any tax imposed by a local agency is considered exempt, if comparable information with regard... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |