All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6631 1997–98 |
School director candidatesFor school directors in joint school districts, the declaration of candidacy is filed with the county auditor of the county to which the joint school district is considered as belonging as designated by the State Board of Education. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 22, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| HB 3902 1997–98 |
Warrant checksLaw enforcement officers are given explicit statutory authority to detain a person for a reasonable period of time to conduct a warrant search if the person has been stopped for a noncriminal traffic offense. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 1, Laws of 1997, 1st Special Session |
Sep 17, 1997 |
| HB 1076 1997–98 |
Regulatory reformThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is added to the list of agencies required to follow the procedures for significant legislative rules. An exception is made for medical and financial eligibility rules and... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 430, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1110 1997–98 |
Columbia/Snake water approprThe administrative rule that established a moratorium on processing water right applications for the withdrawal of waters from the Columbia River is voided. The moratorium on processing water right applications form the Snake... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 439, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1118 1997–98 |
Water rights claim filingNew Claim Filing Period . A new period for filing statements of claim for water rights is established. The period begins on September 1, 1997, and ends at midnight on June 30, 1998. | Dave Mastin (R-16) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 440, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1272 1997–98 |
Water conservancy boardsWater conservancy boards may be formed to establish a water transfer exchange through which any person who owns or holds a water right may list the right for sale or transfer. Formation. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 441, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1303 1997–98 |
EducationSchool boards are given specific authority to grant waivers, or partial waivers of state laws and related rules pertaining to a school = s instructional program, operation, and management, including but not limited to the... | Tim Hickel (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 431, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1458 1997–98 |
Vehicle/vessel licensingAll references to display area requirement are removed to reflect changes made by the Legislature in previous sessions. DOL = s authority to deny an application to a person attempting to conceal his or her true identity... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 432, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1647 1997–98 |
Home tuition programThe program is revised that permits baccalaureate institutions to waive the nonresident tuition differential for students participating in exchange agreements with colleges and universities in other states. The baccalaureate... | Renee Radcliff (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 433, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1657 1997–98 |
Solid waste disposal feesThe UTC is directed to pass-through disposal, transfer, and transport charges for affiliated companies when fixing the rates charged by a solid waste collection company. The total cost of disposal, transfer, and transport with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 434, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1819 1997–98 |
Financl institutn complianceState and federally chartered financial institutions are given a compliance review privilege. Generally, this privilege applies to self-critical analysis of a financial institution that ascertains, monitors, or remedies... | Brad Benson (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 435, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 1826 1997–98 |
Moneys from public landsFor moneys due to counties from the forest board transfer and purchase lands, the Department of Natural Resources must certify to the State Treasurer the amounts to be distributed within seven working days of receipt of the... | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 448, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2054 1997–98 |
Water resource managementWRIA Planning . The county with the area residing within a WRIA may choose to initiate local water resource planning for WRIA. If planning is conducted for WRIA, one planning unit for WRIA is to be appointed as follows: $ one... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 442, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2096 1997–98 |
Oil spill prevention programThe director of the Department of Ecology must consolidate all of the agency = s oil spill prevention, planning, and response activities into one division within the department to be managed by a single administrator with... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 449, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2165 1997–98 |
Ferry worker raisesSubject to legislative appropriation, ferry employees are entitled to the interest earned on retroactive compensation increases. The interest, which must be based on the interest rate earned by the State Treasurer, is computed... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 436, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2255 1997–98 |
Capital budgetThe state capital budget for the 1997-99 fiscal biennium (SSB 6063) is amended to add three projects totaling $10 million: (1) $4.7 for the housing assistance program; (2) $4.6 for Heritage Park; and (3) $0.7 for community... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 455, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| HB 2259 1997–98 |
Operating budgetThe 1997-99 Omnibus Appropriations Act is passed, making appropriations for the 1997-99 biennium. The state general fund total is $18.994 billion. | Tom Huff (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 454, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5074 1997–98 |
Warehouse/grain tax incentvsThe following warehouse operations are determined to be eligible to receive state tax incentives: wholesalers, third party warehousers, grain elevator operators and retailers who own or operate a distribution center. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5193 1997–98 |
Farmworker housing tax exempThe exemption from the sales and use tax is extended to agricultural employee housing provided by housing authorities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. If the housing is used by agricultural employees for less... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5505 1997–98 |
Water supply safety & reliabIf an application for a water right is denied, the Department of Ecology may offer to assist the applicant with obtaining or developing an adequate supply of water. The supply of water must be consistent with the local land... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5521 1997–98 |
County research serviceThe responsibilities of the Municipal Research Council are expanded to include contracting for county research and services. The services provided to cities, towns and counties shall be in proportion to the moneys appropriated... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 437, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5725 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterThe owner of a wastewater treatment facility that generates reclaimed water under a reclaimed water permit has the exclusive right to that water. A permit for a new water right is not required. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5783 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5785 1997–98 |
Wells/ground water rightsUpon application to the Department of Ecology, the holder of a ground water permit may consolidate with a ground water right exempt from the need for a permit (stockwatering, half-acre lawn or garden watering, single and group... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5838 1997–98 |
On-site sewage permitsOn-Site System Permitting : A local health officer must respond to an applicant for an on-site sewage system permit within 30 days after receiving a completed application. The application may be approved, denied, or identified... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |