All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2576 1997–98 |
Manufctrd/mobile home landsA licensed real estate broker or affiliated licensee can negotiate the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of new manufactured or mobile homes in conjunction with purchase, sale, exchange, rental or lease of land upon which the... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 46, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2663 1997–98 |
Affiliated transactns/UTCThe requirement for prior commission approval of affiliated interest transactions is eliminated. Companies must continue to file verified copies of contracts with any affiliated interest prior to the effective date of the... | Larry Crouse (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 47, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2779 1997–98 |
Economic dev finance authrtyThe Washington Economic Development Finance Authority (WEDFA) outstanding bond debt limit is increased from $250 million to $500 million. The authority to issue bonds for the WEDFA programs is extended from June 30, 2000 to... | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 48, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2784 1997–98 |
Water works recipientsThe authority of PUDs to provide water to people outside the district is clarified. PUDs may provide water to inhabitants of the county in which the district is located, regardless of whether they are in the PUD's district. | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 49, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2797 1997–98 |
Natural heritage advsry cnclThe number of public members on the Natural Heritage Advisory Council is increased from four members to five. This yields a 15-member committee composed of five experts, five public members from various regions in the state,... | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 50, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2837 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept proprtyThe Legislature finds that the Department of Fish and Wildlife manages property in the state where the department no longer uses the property for fish hatchery operations and where the location of the property impedes further... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 51, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2907 1997–98 |
Small claims case appealThe process of transmitting the record of proceedings to the court hearing the appeal is clarified. A requirement that the entire record of proceedings be forwarded to the court hearing the appeal is added, and the ability to... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 52, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 2973 1997–98 |
Cigarette seizure & forfeitrThe Liquor Control Board, along with the Department of Revenue, is authorized to process forfeiture actions involving seized property. Such action includes conducting hearings that arise over claims involving seized property. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 53, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6168 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is directed to adopt by rule a temporary worker building code, in conformance with the housing standards of WISHA, and other guidelines in the bill. It must be a separate code from the state version of... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 37, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6223 1997–98 |
State tax board filingsThe postmark date is the date of filing for all notices of appeal. The board sends a copy of the notice of appeal to all named parties within 30 days. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 54, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6258 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsTechnical changes are made to make the statutes conform to the Legislature's intent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6299 1997–98 |
Unlawful issuance of checksIn an unlawful check case, a plaintiff is allowed to bring suit in the county where the defendant resides or in any division of the judicial district where the check was issued or where the check was presented as payment. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 56, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6323 1997–98 |
Forest land adverse possessnAdverse possessors of forest lands, defined as land used for growing and harvesting timber, must show, by clear and convincing evidence, that they have erected substantial improvements on the lands and made use to the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6398 1997–98 |
Voting system testsThe requirement that an acceptance test be one that is prescribed by the Secretary of State is removed; and equipment can be the same as, rather than identical to, that which is certified. The Office of the Secretary of State... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 58, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6474 1997–98 |
Fertilizer regulationRegistration and standards : Waste-derived fertilizer is defined as a commercial fertilizer that is derived from an industrial byproduct or other material that would otherwise be disposed of. This may include solid or... | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 36, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| HB 1065 1997–98 |
Insurance corp documnt filngThe requirement that corporate documents be filed in both the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and the Office of the Secretary of State by insurance companies is changed to require processing through the Insurance... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 23, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1077 1997–98 |
Proof of identityAny person or entity, other than those exempt, who issues an identification card that purports to identify the holder as a resident of this or any other state and that contains a name, photograph, and date of birth, must label... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 24, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1130 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... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2144 1997–98 |
Insur commissnr depositaryFinancial institutions with trust powers located in Washington State may be designated as security depositaries by the Insurance Commissioner. The financial institutions do not have to be domiciled in Washington State, but... | Scott Smith (R-2) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 25, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2295 1997–98 |
Court of appeals termsObsolete dates are removed from the 1993 statute that created six new judicial positions on the court of appeals. Dates relating to the two unfilled positions are adjusted. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 26, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2297 1997–98 |
Recording documentsAn instrument may be recorded with the county auditor if a minor portion of a notary seal, incidental writing, or minor portion of a signature extends beyond the margin requirements. | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 27, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2321 1997–98 |
Consumer loan company feesThe restriction on the types of expenses the consumer loan company may recover is removed. Instead of being limited to fees incurred for title insurance, appraisals, recording, reconveying and releasing, the consumer loan... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2364 1997–98 |
Health profssns admin procedThe sunset date on the secretary's authority is extended from July 1, 1998 to March 1, 1999. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 29, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2575 1997–98 |
PDC members' activitiesThe section establishing the PDC is amended to clarify that the statutory prohibitions apply both within and outside the state of Washington. PDC members are expressly prohibited from engaging in any of the activities... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 30, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |