All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1360 1997–98 |
WSP officers/private emplymnWashington State Patrol officers may engage in private off-duty law enforcement employment while in uniform. This type of employment is subject to guidelines adopted by the chief of the Washington State Patrol. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 375, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1425 1997–98 |
Public wrks methods oversghtThe authorization to use the design-build and GC/CM public works contracting methods is extended from June 30, 1997, to June 30, 2001. The following changes are made to agency and project eligibility criteria, and the... | Sandra Romero (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 376, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1499 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 377, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1620 1997–98 |
Medical doctrineThe corporate practice of medicine doctrine as it applies to health care practitioners other than dentists and veterinarians is abrogated in whole. This abrogation is to be liberally construed by the courts. | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 390, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1632 1997–98 |
State investigator trainingA study group is created to develop mandatory training, policies and procedures for state investigators. | Dave Schmidt (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 378, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1693 1997–98 |
Reinsured ceded risks creditReinsurance contracts entered into by Washington insurance companies must provide that in the event the insurance company becomes insolvent, the portion of the risk assumed by the reinsurer is payable to the conservator,... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 379, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1780 1997–98 |
Service of processThe term "usual mailing address" expressly excludes a person's place of employment, as well as a post office box. Leaving a copy of the summons at the person's place of employment is no longer an alternative method of service. | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 380, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1866 1997–98 |
Environmental excellenceThe director of a state, regional, or local agency may enter into an environmental excellence program agreement (environmental agreement) with any person regulated under the environmental laws of the state. Existing legal... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 381, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1945 1997–98 |
Forest board land revenuesThe population threshold is increased to 16,000 people. This allows Skamania County to continue to apply the revenue it receives from its forest board transfer lands first to any indebtedness existing in its current expense fund. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 370, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 2083 1997–98 |
Master planned resortsCounties may include some existing resorts as master planned resorts under a GMA provision that allows counties to permit master planned resorts as urban growth outside of urban-growth areas if the resort meets certain... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 382, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 2170 1997–98 |
Industrial investmentsIndustrial investments of statewide significance are defined using a capital investment threshold dependent on the population in a county. The Director of the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) may... | John Pennington (R-18) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 369, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 2189 1997–98 |
Low-income senior housingThe Task Force on Financing Senior Housing and housing for persons with disabilities is created. The task force consists of 13 members with representation from public and private sector organizations involved in the provision... | Joyce McDonald (R-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 383, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5175 1997–98 |
Hay, alfalfa, seed/B & O txCubing hay or alfalfa is not considered a manufacturing activity. The tax imposed on every person in the state engaged in the business of selling cubed hay or alfalfa seed conditioned for use in planting is equal to the gross... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 384, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5402 1997–98 |
Nonprofit camps/tax exemptnsThe sales of certain goods and services by nonprofit camps and conference centers are exempt from retail sales tax and B&O tax. The exemption is limited to sales of: (a) lodging, conference and meeting rooms, camping... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 388, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5710 1997–98 |
Juvenile care & treatmentNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 36 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5827 1997–98 |
Gov use of collectn agenciesMunicipalities may add a reasonable fee to the outstanding debt for the collection agency fee. A municipality may agree to a contingent fee of up to 50 percent of the unpaid debt as a reasonable fee for the collection agency. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 387, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5886 1997–98 |
Fisheries enhancemnt/habitatRegional fisheries enhancement groups are authorized to enhance steelhead trout. A surcharge of $1 is collected on each steelhead license sold, and a surcharge of $25 is collected on each fishing guide license and anadromous... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| HB 1464 1997–98 |
Noxious weedsIt is clarified that the purpose of the law is to protect all agricultural, natural, and human resources from economic loss and adverse affects, not only economic loss to agriculture. The director of the Department of... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 353, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1729 1997–98 |
Irrigation dist. administrtnThe right to vote in irrigation districts of less than 200,000 acres is given to all corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and other legal entities formed pursuant to state laws... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 354, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 1817 1997–98 |
Reclaimed water demonstratnThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program in cooperation with the Department of Health. The demonstration program consists of five demonstration projects. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 355, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| HB 2089 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationThe fee for inspecting cattle at mandatory inspection points is not reduced to 60 cents per head in July. It is set at 75 cents per head until February 1, 1998. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 356, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5077 1997–98 |
Integrated pest managementIntegrated pest management is defined. A policy is established for state agencies and institutions of higher education who have pest control responsibilities to implement integrated pest management responsibilities. | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 357, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5144 1997–98 |
County clerks' officesVarious technical clarifications or corrections are made to sections relating to the administration of the county clerks = offices. No execution on a foreign judgment is allowed until ten days after the judgment is filed in... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 358, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |