All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2698 1997–98 |
Lodging tax statutesHotel-motel statutes are amended in a manner that resolves the conflict between last year's hotel-motel legislation and the football stadium legislation, without the adverse consequences of the Governor's partial veto of the... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 35, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2717 1997–98 |
HJR 4209 implementationAny local government or municipal corporation engaged in the sale or distribution of storm water or sewer services may use public money derived from operating revenues from the sale of storm water or sewer services to assist... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 31, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2920 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing edThe Secretary of Health is required to establish continuing competence requirements for certified counselors by rule. There must be at least 36 hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period preceding the... | Mary Skinner (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 32, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 2931 1997–98 |
Electronic signaturesThree changes to the licensing requirements for certification authorities are made: (1) A certification authority may be the subscriber of a certificate published in any repository maintained by the Secretary of State. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 33, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 3056 1997–98 |
On-site wastewater certificaThe Department of Health and the Department of Licensing must convene an advisory committee to develop legislation to establish licensing requirements for designers of on-site septic systems, and a certification program for... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 34, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| HB 1082 1997–98 |
Contempt of courtCommissioners of courts of limited jurisdiction may impose sanctions for contempt of court. | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 1117 1997–98 |
Minors and alcoholThe crimes of providing liquor to a minor and possessing or consuming liquor by a minor are made gross misdemeanors. | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 4, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5853 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist financeFire protection districts with annual budgets of $5 million or more are permitted to adopt a policy for issuing warrants to satisfy the claims or other obligations of the district. The county treasurer retains the obligation... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 5, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5873 1997–98 |
Model toxics control liabltyThe definition of who is not an owner is amended to include a fiduciary in his or her personal capacity. To qualify for the exemption the fiduciary must meet a list of reporting and compliance requirements which are also... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 6, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6118 1997–98 |
Ethics in publc servce/giftsScholarships from public, as well as private, institutions are exempt from the definition of "gift," and can be accepted. The value of gifts to guests is included in the aggregate value of gifts attributed to an officer or employee. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 7, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6123 1997–98 |
Animal healthThe meaning of terms such as A quarantine, @ A infectious disease, @ A reportable disease, @ A hold order, @ and A herd or flock plan @ are clarified. Additional authority and power for the director to respond to animal health... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 8, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6129 1997–98 |
Pollution control tax creditA holder of a certificate for tax credits for a pollution control facility is not required to apply for a new certificate when the facility is modified. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 9, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6136 1997–98 |
Background checks/drug offnsThe crimes of manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture or deliver are added to the list of convictions that the Washington State Patrol uses in... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 10, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6158 1997–98 |
Wheat commissionThe unused chapter of law, Chapter 15.63 RCW, is repealed. The existing statute under which the Washington Wheat Commission is established is not affected. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 11, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6159 1997–98 |
Washington land bankThe statute providing for authority for the establishment of a State Land Bank is repealed. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6171 1997–98 |
Public works projects fundngAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 71 public works project loans totaling $124,465,982 are authorized for the 1998 loan cycle. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6192 1997–98 |
Investment board operationThe prudence standard, or the standard of judgment and care, is modified to allow contemplation of the entire portfolio and an integrated investment strategy. In addition, the board is directed to use the care, skill, prudence... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 14, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6202 1997–98 |
Securities actThe "investment advisor" definition is clarified to exclude broker-dealers, salespersons and investment advisor representatives (IARs), to coordinate with characteristics found in the Uniform Securities Act. Publishers of... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6285 1997–98 |
Fire protection dist chargesIt is clarified that the benefit charge on any single property may be compiled into a single charge, but the fire protection district must provide an itemized list of charges for each measurable benefit upon request of the... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6303 1997–98 |
Retirement service creditWSU classified employees are allowed the opportunity to purchase service credit under the current purchase/repurchase provisions. WSU employees who were not contributing members of TIAA/CREF when they transferred to PERS are... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 17, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6483 1997–98 |
Cigarette/tobacco tax enforcThe Liquor Control Board must enforce the cigarette and tobacco tax laws and the duties of liquor enforcement officers are expanded to include the enforcement of the cigarette and tobacco tax laws. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 18, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |