All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6565 1997–98 |
Domestc violenc victim insurInsurers are prohibited from refusing an application for insurance, refusing to renew, canceling, restricting or otherwise terminating a policy of insurance, or from charging a different rate for the same coverage based on the... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6727 1997–98 |
Education investmentsThe definition of incentive savings is clarified to allow administrative savings in entitlement programs to be deposited in the Savings Incentive Account, and the definition of entitlement programs is clarified to include... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| SB 6746 1997–98 |
Insurance services purchaseAny person or business enterprise promising, in exchange for payment, to furnish members or subscribers with assistance in matters relating to trip interruption service, bail bond service, or any accident, sickness, or death... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 303, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 2, 1998 |
| HB 1309 1997–98 |
Disarming law officerA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 252, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 1408 1997–98 |
Carrying concealed pistolA valid CPL issued in another state exempts a person from the requirement of a Washington CPL in order to conceal a pistol on his or her person. A person with an out-of-state CPL must carry the CPL with him or her when... | Tom Mielke (R-18) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 253, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2339 1997–98 |
Wetlands mitigation bankingWetlands mitigation banking is specifically authorized. A state agency or local government may approve use of credits from a bank for mitigation required under a permit issued or approved by the agency or local government. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 248, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2371 1997–98 |
Retiree medical expense planRetiring state and higher education employees can receive, in lieu of a cash payment under the attendance incentive program and with equivalent funds, a benefit plan that provides for reimbursement of medical expenses. | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 254, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2496 1997–98 |
Salmon recovery planningThe state retains primary responsibility for salmon recovery planning and implementation. A Salmon Recovery Office is created within the Office of the Governor. | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 246, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2514 1997–98 |
Integrated watershed managmnWatershed planning may be initiated by local governments on either a single or multi-watershed basis. The local entities may form a planning group to initiate planning on water resource management and may develop a scope of work. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 247, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2611 1997–98 |
Mortgage insuranceFor loans made on or after July 1, 1998, if mortgage insurance is required, the lender must disclose to the borrower whether and under what conditions the mortgage insurance can be canceled. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 255, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 2879 1997–98 |
Fish enhancement projectsThe review and approval of fish habitat enhancement projects is facilitated by identifying projects that are eligible for expedited review. The Department of Ecology is directed to modify the joint aquatic resource permit... | Jim Buck (R-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 249, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 3001 1997–98 |
Wine furnished to nonprofitsA domestic winery may furnish wine without charge to a nonprofit charitable organization. The nonprofit = s use of the wine must be consistent with the purposes entitling it to nonprofit status. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 3058 1997–98 |
Waste reduction/litter cntrlSeveral changes are made to current law. References to marketing and the Clean Washington Center are removed as a purpose of the Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Model Litter Control Act. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 257, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| HB 3060 1997–98 |
Water rights nonuse causeA water right is not relinquished for five successive years of nonuse if: the use of the right is precluded or reduced by federal or state agency leases of or options to purchase lands or water rights; or the right or portion... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 5582 1997–98 |
Liquor sales to intoxicatedNo person who is apparently under the influence of liquor to the point that he or she is intoxicated may purchase or consume liquor on any premises licensed by the board. Violation of this prohibition is an infraction... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 5760 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersThe court must order a presentence report before imposing a sentence when the court determines that the defendant may be a mentally ill person. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 5936 1997–98 |
Fee-based offender educationThe Department of Corrections is required to prepare a report to the Legislature by December 1, 1998, on alternatives for increasing offender access to post-secondary academic and vocational programs. The report is to be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6161 1997–98 |
Dairy nutrient managementThe current program is modified by adding options for registration by dairy farms, and establishing a prioritized inspection program. The legislation does not change existing state and federal water quality standards, the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6204 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationA livestock identification board is established. The board consists of five members, appointed by the Governor, including one beef producer, one cattle feeder, one dairy producer, one livestock market owner, and one horse producer. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 263, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6235 1997–98 |
Community athletic faciltiesAn advisory committee on community outdoor athletic fields is established within the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation and may advise the committee regarding youth athletic facility grants. The advisory committee... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6253 1997–98 |
Liquor vendors/credit salesThe Liquor Control Board is authorized to pay for the costs of supplying, installing and maintaining equipment used by agency liquor vendor stores for the sale of liquor by debit or credit card in these stores. This equipment... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6264 1997–98 |
Chinook salmon mass markingThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is instructed to mass mark all appropriate hatchery origin chinook salmon by June 30, 1999. The department must work with the treaty Indian tribes in order to reach mutual agreement on the... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 250, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6297 1997–98 |
Local public health financngIf funds are available, the populations of cities over 50,000 that incorporated in 1996 and 1997 are included in the calculation of city contributions to counties for public health purposes. Excess revenues in the county sales... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6324 1997–98 |
Fish remote site incubatorsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife is required to develop a program to utilize remote site incubators for restoration of coho, chum and chinook salmon in tributaries to the Columbia River below Bonneville Dam. Approval of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 251, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6341 1997–98 |
Charter boat alternate operaLicensed charter boat operators are permitted to designate persons who do not have an alternative operator = s license to operate their charter boats. The applicant for a commercial charter boat license need not designate a... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |