All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1202 1997–98 |
High school credit equivalncBy statute, at the college or university level, five quarter or three semester hours equals one high school credit. The State Board of Education and Higher Education Coordinating Board task force reporting requirement on high... | Dave Quall (D-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 222, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1269 1997–98 |
Death investigations accountThe fee for copies of vital records and the amount turned over to the death investigations = account from death certificate fees are changed. The Department of Health charges $13 for the first certified copy of birth, death,... | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 223, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1588 1997–98 |
Hearing instruments/tax exmpLabor and service charges for repairing, cleaning, or altering a hearing instrument are exempt from retail sales and use taxes. | Joyce Mulliken (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 224, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1726 1997–98 |
Outdoor burning/storm debrisOutdoor burning may be allowed by permitting authorities to manage storm or flood-related debris. If allowed in nonattainment, threatened nonattainment, or urban growth areas, a permit is required and a permit fee may be required. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 225, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1806 1997–98 |
Wildlife illegl possessn/kilThe Legislature finds that wildlife is of great ecological, recreational, aesthetic, and economic value to the people of the state. The Legislature also finds that the illegal taking and possession of certain valuable wildlife... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 226, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1832 1997–98 |
Plant pest control fundsFunds from Horticultural Inspection District 2 may be transferred to the plant pest account. The transferred monies are used solely for Rhagoletis pomonella control activities in the district. | Jim Clements (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 227, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1847 1997–98 |
Wine manufacturers' salesThe Liquor Control Board may appoint as a liquor vendor, a licensed manufacturer that also manufactures liquor products other than wine, to sell its own liquor products at its licensed location. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1940 1997–98 |
Ignition interlocks for DUIUse of ignition interlock devices is expanded, and various periods of license suspension or revocation are increased for implied consent and DUI violations. | Eric Robertson (R-31) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 229, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1975 1997–98 |
Thermal electric gen faciltyFirst class cities, PUDs, and JOAs are authorized to enter into agreements for an undivided ownership of a coal-fired thermal electric generating plant and facility placed in operation before July 1, 1975. Cities of the first... | Richard DeBolt (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 230, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2018 1997–98 |
Health insurance reformUtilization Review . A Utilization review @ means the prospective, concurrent, or retrospective assessment of the necessity and appropriateness of the allocation of health care resources and services of a provider or facility.... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 231, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2090 1997–98 |
Comm & tech collge employeesFor the purposes of community and technical colleges, A eligible employee @ includes teachers, counselors, librarians, or department heads whether full or part-time; employees of a bargaining unit; and exempt employees,... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2149 1997–98 |
Puget Sound crab fisheryThe catch requirements for renewing a Puget Sound Dungeness crab license are eliminated. A person who has two Dungeness crab Puget Sound licenses may operate the licenses if the vessel owner or alternate operator is on board... | Kelli Linville (D-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 233, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2163 1997–98 |
Veterans remembrance emblemVeterans or active duty military personnel requesting veteran license plate emblems may show proof of eligibility by: (1) providing discharge papers; (2) providing a copy of orders awarding a campaign ribbon; or (3) by... | Senator (D-35) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 234, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 2192 1997–98 |
Stadium/technology financingA new Public Stadium Authority is created and a financing package is provided for the construction of a multi-use stadium and exhibition facility. Public Stadium Authority: A new Public Stadium Authority is authorized in any... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 220, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| SB 6063 1997–98 |
Capital budgetThe omnibus 1997-99 capital budget is adopted. The budget authorizes $1.868 billion in new capital projects, of which $875 million is from new state bonds. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 235, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1017 1997–98 |
Aquatic lands exchangesThe management of a 3,000 square foot area of aquatic lands along the Stillaguamish River is transferred from the DNR to WDFW. WDFW is authorized to exchange its aquatic land holdings if the exchange would provide... | Barry Sehlin (R-10) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 209, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1024 1997–98 |
Nursing home bed conversionsA nursing home must give to the Department of Health a notice of intent to restore beds A banked @ or held in reserve, at least 90 days prior to the modification. If construction costing more than $1.2 million is required for... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 210, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1047 1997–98 |
Higher ed employee tuitionThe statute in the original bill is repealed and some of the persons who are eligible to participate in space-available waiver programs are consolidated into another statute. The types of institutional employees who may... | Don Carlson (R-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1064 1997–98 |
Health care insur reportingHealth care service contractors (HCSCs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) must maintain a net worth equal to the greater of $3 million or 2 percent of annual premiums on the first $150 million of annual premiums and... | Les Thomas (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1419 1997–98 |
Solid waste permitsA local health department is authorized to renew a permit for an existing solid waste handling facility for a period of one to five years. The local health jurisdiction issuing the permit determines the duration of the permit. | Gary Chandler (R-13) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1615 1997–98 |
Offenses in state parksThe commission is authorized to adopt rules allowing exemptions to the law which prohibits cutting, breaking, or taking of vegetation or natural objects in state parks. | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 214, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1802 1997–98 |
Auto transport co. reportingThe UTC annual regulatory fee and the vehicle license intrastate mileage fee for auto transportation companies are collected on an annual, rather than quarterly basis, by the commission. | Shirley Hankins (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1828 1997–98 |
Private residence conveyancePrivate residence conveyances operated exclusively for single-family use are inspected and tested only when a permit is issued for installing, moving, or altering the conveyance, or when the Department of Labor and Industries... | Steve Van Luven (R-48) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 216, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1908 1997–98 |
Fire fighting techncl reviewAn eight-member firefighting technical review committee is established. The director of the Department of Labor and Industries appoints the committee members for three-year staggered terms. | Bill Thompson (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 208, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |
| HB 1955 1997–98 |
Real estate brokerage relatnCertain provisions of the law governing real estate brokerage relationships are clarified. Duties of an agent to the seller or buyer and duties of a dual agent . Duties owed by the licensee agent to the buyer, seller, or both... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 217, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 25, 1997 |