All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5227 1997–98 |
Sale of nonprofit hospitalsExcept for a nonprofit corporation or government entity, a person may not acquire a hospital owned by another nonprofit corporation without the approval of the Department of Health. A process is provided whereby the department... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 332, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5295 1997–98 |
District court proceduresThe court = s ability to hold a trial on a day other than the first appearance of the parties, and its ability to encourage mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods is clarified. Service of small claims... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5512 1997–98 |
Child abuse/guilt admittanceUnless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 6002 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersA pilot program is created to provide specialized access and services to up to 25 mentally ill offenders at any one time upon release from total confinement who have been identified by the Department of Corrections as... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 342, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| HB 1234 1997–98 |
Plumbers' advisory brd membrThe membership of the board increases to five members, by adding one additional journeyman and one additional member conducting a plumbing business. The staggered terms of the board members expire between 1998 and 2000. | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 307, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1316 1997–98 |
State route 35A new state route number 35 is added to the state highway system. The route is to begin at the Washington-Oregon boundary line along the Columbia River to a junction with SR 14 near White Salmon. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1361 1997–98 |
Electricians & installationsThe current statutory requirements regarding electrical journeyman exam eligibility and work-site ratios that specifically reference the Perry Institute are deleted. Journeyman Electrician Examination . The current eligibility... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1392 1997–98 |
Crime victims' compensationRecords relating to appeals of crime victims = compensation claims are exempt from the public inspection and copying requirements in the Public Records Act. Claimants may have access to the information in their own files. | Ida Ballasiotes (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1708 1997–98 |
Farm implement salespeopleAn employer of a commissioned salesperson selling farm implements to an ultimate purchaser does not violate state overtime pay requirements if the commissioned salesperson is paid the greater of: (1) compensation at an hourly... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1771 1997–98 |
Guardian certificationThe Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) is directed to study and make recommendations regarding the implementation of a system for standards and administration of certification of professional guardians. | Maryann Mitchell (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1899 1997–98 |
Life insurance illustrationsStandards and requirements for life insurance policy illustrations are established. Insurers must notify the Insurance Commissioner regarding what life insurance policy forms the insurer is using and whether illustrations are... | Paul Zellinsky (R-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1903 1997–98 |
Contractor registrationStatement of purpose . The purpose of the contractor registration statute is for consumer protection. Definition of unregistered contractor . An A unregistered contractor @ means a person, firm, or corporation working as a... | Jack Cairnes (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 1936 1997–98 |
Real estate claim lien noticA commercial real estate broker's lien is created. Filing and notice requirements and judicial enforcement procedures are established. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2013 1997–98 |
Ground water right develpmntIncreased specificity is provided in regard to construction of replacement or additional wells: 1)Additional or substitute wells must continue to tap the same ground water body as the original well; 2)It is clearly provided... | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2097 1997–98 |
Insurance co. investmentsAn insurance company may engage in derivative transactions if the insurance company complies with specific conditions. The primary purpose of derivatives used by insurance companies must be to hedge risk. | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2128 1997–98 |
Ethics in public serviceThe limitation on outside employment by state officers and employees is modified so that a contract or grant may be performed by an officer or employee of the agency authorizing the contract or grant, but the contract or grant... | Larry Sheahan (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| HB 2276 1997–98 |
Indigent civil legal servcesThe Legislature intends to promote civil legal services to indigent persons, subject to available funds, while ensuring accountability. The Legislature recognizes both an attorney = s duty to represent clients without... | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5149 1997–98 |
Legislators' newslettersThe 12-month freeze on mailings begins on December 1 of the year before a general election for the state legislator's election to office and runs through November 30 after the election. A legislator appointed after the start... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5173 1997–98 |
Liquor license schematicThe current licensing structure is modified to eliminate the current A alphabet-based @ license scheme. It is replaced with a licensing structure that names the specific type of privilege or privileges granted to a licensee. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5267 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5361 1997–98 |
Charter use of ferriesWashington State Ferries (WSF) may be used for the transportation of hazardous materials when established route operations and normal user requirements are not disrupted. The rate to charter a WSF for purposes of hazardous... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5570 1997–98 |
Tax evasion penaltiesThe current employer misrepresentation provisions of the workers' compensation statutes are modified to make an employer who intentionally misrepresents payroll or employee hours liable for up to ten times the difference... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5571 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt/workers comp formEmployers are to report industrial insurance premiums and unemployment insurance contributions on a unified form beginning with reports due in calendar year 1998. The unified report is to be a multiple part form mailed to a... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5749 1997–98 |
Medical gas piping installerA "medical gas piping installer" endorsement to a journeyman plumber = s certificate of competency is established. Beginning, July 1, 1998, no individual may install or offer to install medical gas piping without holding a... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 326, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5965 1997–98 |
Workers' comp agency ratingsThe requirement that moneys in the industrial insurance refund account be spent only after appropriation is eliminated. Agency requests for expenditure of the funds in the account must be filed with the State Treasurer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |