All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5491 1997–98 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiThe court is required to use the standard of clear and convincing evidence to remove a child from the home on the basis that a manifest danger exists that the child will suffer serious abuse of neglect unless removed. A... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5503 1997–98 |
Comm & tech colleges mergerTechnical colleges may offer only technical degrees whose primary purpose is preparation for employment in a specific occupation. Technical colleges may not offer transfer degrees. | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 281, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5538 1997–98 |
Child victims and witnessesAt the time of reporting a crime, or at the initial interview, child victims or child witnesses of violent crimes, sex crimes or child abuse and their parents must be informed of their rights not to have their address... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 283, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5565 1997–98 |
Election procedures reviewThe periodic review by the election review staff of the Office of Secretary of State must be conducted in conjunction with an election. The requirement that each county must periodically be reviewed not less than once every... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 284, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5715 1997–98 |
Orthotists & prosthetistsOrthotists and prosthetists are regulated at the level of licensure. These practitioners may only provide treatment using a new orthoses or prostheses under an order from an authorized health care practitioner. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 285, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5736 1997–98 |
Indigent veterans' burialThe interment cost of not more than $300 is changed to not less than $300. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5768 1997–98 |
Supported employment progrmsThe Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Personnel, and the Office of Financial Management must work together to identify appropriate state agencies that have positions and funding conducive to implementing... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5954 1997–98 |
Claims against UWCustody of the University of Washington self-insurance fund is transferred from the Treasurer to the university. Provisions regarding the State Investment Board are eliminated. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| HB 1054 1997–98 |
Educational trust fundThe board deposits repayments from the prior fiscal period, rather than the prior biennia. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1057 1997–98 |
Uni disciplinry act complntsLicensees must be notified upon the receipt of any complaints against them and allowed to submit a written statement about the complaint for the file. Complaints are exempt from public disclosure until initially assessed and... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1367 1997–98 |
Surplus educational propertySchool districts, educational service districts, or state and local educational agencies may sell, rent, or lease surplus educational materials at depreciated cost or fair market value to private schools only if the school is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 264, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1491 1997–98 |
Dog guide & service animalsGuide and service dogs are referred to as dog guides and service animals. Service animals are trained to assist people who are sensory, mentally or physically disabled. | Eileen Cody (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 271, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1581 1997–98 |
Disruptive students/offendrsSelected statutes addressing juvenile offenders, nonresident students and firearms on school property are modified. Technical changes are made. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 265, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1841 1997–98 |
School safetySeveral statutes addressing criminal offenses, student discipline, student records, and student dress codes are amended. Additionally, schools are authorized to discipline students for criminal street gang activity and limit... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 266, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1865 1997–98 |
School district contractingAn express provision is added to statutory provisions governing school districts to provide that a board of directors of a school district may contract with other school districts, educational service districts, public or... | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 267, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2042 1997–98 |
Reading in primary gradesThe provisions for the development and implementation of the third grade reading assessment are deleted. A process to identify a collection of second grade reading tests is created and a primary grade reading grant program is... | Peggy Johnson (R-35) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 262, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2046 1997–98 |
Foster parent liaisonDSHS must recruit an adequate number of prospective adoptive and foster homes and report its success in achieving the goal. The department must provide a foster parent liaison position in each departmental region. | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 272, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2069 1997–98 |
School leviesThe levy lid is increased 2 percent for calendar year 1998 and 4 percent for calendar year 1999 and thereafter. Beginning in 1999, levy equalization is increased to 12 percent for districts having a property tax rate for a 10... | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 259, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2193 1997–98 |
Higher ed parking feesThe governing board of the Spokane Joint Center for Higher Education may adopt rules governing parking and traffic on the center = s lands and facilities. The board may establish, collect, and retain parking fees and fines,... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 2264 1997–98 |
Health care policy brd elimThe Health Care Policy Board is eliminated. Its responsibilities to conduct various health policy studies, and to recommend action regarding a variety of health problems are repealed. | John Koster (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 274, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 5674 1997–98 |
Teaching history awardThe board of trustees of the Washington State Historical Society makes the final determination regarding two annual cash awards: one to an individual teacher and one to an organization. These cash awards are raised through... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 263, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 6045 1997–98 |
Savings incentive accountThe savings incentive account is created to receive a portion of the "incentive savings" that remain unexpended by state agencies at the end of each fiscal year. "Incentive savings" are defined to include all unspent general... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| SB 6072 1997–98 |
Student assessment systemThe timelines for the availability and mandated use of the student assessments and the availability of the school accountability systems are modified, and the developing and initial implementing entity is clarified. Goal 1 and... | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 268, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |