All bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5220 1997–98 |
WSP retirement benefitsThe minimum retirement allowance for both members and surviving spouses is set at $20 per month for each year of service. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 72, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5221 1997–98 |
Survivor benefits eligibilyThe beneficiary of a disability retiree, or a disability retirement applicant, has the option of choosing between the active member and disability retiree death benefit if the member dies within 60 days after applying for a... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 73, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5243 1997–98 |
Disabled vets/state park feeAny Washington State resident, who is a veteran with at least a 30 percent service-connected disability, is entitled to an exemption from any reservation fees. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 74, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5290 1997–98 |
Liquor control board accountThe Liquor Control Board construction and maintenance account is created in the state treasury. The Liquor Control Board must deposit the additional markup into the account. | James West (R-6) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 75, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5360 1997–98 |
Commercial fishing licensesIf a commercial salmon fishing license holder notifies the department by May 1 that he or she will not participate in the fishery during that calendar year and pays the $100 enhancement surcharge plus an additional $15... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 76, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5380 1997–98 |
Boundary review board membrsThe compensation for a member of a boundary review board is raised from $25 to $50 per day. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 77, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5422 1997–98 |
Professional gamblingThe definition of professional gambling is modified to clearly delineate the types of specific activity that can be defined as professional gambling. In addition, the statutes defining professional gambling in the first degree... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 78, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5448 1997–98 |
Health professions accountThe medical disciplinary account is eliminated. All funds in the medical disciplinary account are transferred to the health professions account and all fees from the licensing and disciplinary activities must be placed in the... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 79, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5486 1997–98 |
Rural arterial programsMinor arterials are added to the list of roads eligible for rural arterial program grant funds. Counties with a population of less than 8,000 are exempt from the rural arterial program eligibility requirement of not diverting... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 81, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5507 1997–98 |
Juv agricultural driversThe holder of a juvenile agricultural driving permit is allowed to participate in the classroom portion of a traffic safety education course approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and offered in the community in... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5509 1997–98 |
Offenders/definitionsThe "two strikes" portion of the definition of "persistent offender" is amended to include the crimes of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, and homicide by abuse and assault of a child... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 70, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5513 1997–98 |
Vessel registrationOn or before January 1, 1998, vessels that are owned by nonresidents and used for personal use and enjoyment, and are validly registered in another state, are allowed to remain within this state for no more than six months... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 83, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5529 1997–98 |
Landlord rent receiptsA landlord is required, upon request, to provide a written receipt for any payment made by the tenant. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 84, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5732 1997–98 |
Insurance policy cancellatnFor mortgagees, pledgees, or other persons shown by the policy to have an interest in any loss, notice of cancellation can be delivered by electronic transmittal, facsimile, or personal delivery. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 85, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5755 1997–98 |
Service of process/L.T. dispThe alternative service provisions of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act are made applicable to the Mobile Home Landlord-Tenant Act. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 86, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5762 1997–98 |
Horse racingSimulcasting of Out-of-State Races : A class 1 racing association may be authorized by the Horse Racing Commission to simulcast out-of-state races to its racing facility. A class 1 racing association is defined as a licensee... | Michael Heavey (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 87, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5774 1997–98 |
Appellate pro tempore judgesAuthorization is given for the appointment of certain additional judges as Supreme Court and Court of Appeals judges pro tem. The appointments are to be made when necessary for the prompt and orderly administration of justice. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 88, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5809 1997–98 |
Unauthorized insurersThe amount of the alien insurer's trust account in the United States is increased to $5,400,000. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 89, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5925 1997–98 |
Teachers' salary scheduleThe act limits the educational credits districts may count as having advanced the experience level of their basic education, certificated instructional staff. | James West (R-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 90, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 6007 1997–98 |
Mutual savings bank expensesThe statutory limitation is repealed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 91, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5155 1997–98 |
Vehicle width limitsState law is modified to conform with federal law by extending the amount of overhang for truck safety appliances and appurtenances to three inches on each side of the vehicle. This change eliminates the need for truckers to... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 63, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| HB 1089 1997–98 |
AFDC references correctedThe Revised Code of Washington contains many references to "Aid to Families with Dependent Children." These references appear in several titles, as well as throughout the title dealing with public assistance. References to... | Suzette Cooke (R-47) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 59, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1187 1997–98 |
Associate develpmnt orgnztnsThe Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is required to contract with Associate Development Organizations or other local organizations for coordinated community and economic development services in... | Gary Alexander (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 60, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1813 1997–98 |
Movie & video production/taxThe sales and use tax exemption on production equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is expanded to include other vehicles used solely for production activities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 61, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |