Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Ray Schow
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6567 1997–98 |
Workers' comp/hearing lossHearing loss claims must be filed within two years of the last work-related injury to hearing, or two years of the effective date of the act, whichever is later. Medical aid benefits may still be collected if claims are not... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6611 1997–98 |
Body piercingIt is a misdemeanor to engage in body piercing on any minor under the age of 18 unless the minor = s parent or guardian has provided written consent, proof of identification and is present at the time of piercing. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6613 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngA health care provider may report to law enforcement the blood alcohol level of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident if the blood alcohol level is .10 or more. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6638 1997–98 |
Conctractors/consumr protctnThe Department of Labor and Industries must deny a contractor's application for registration and suspend an active registration if the applicant or registrant was a major participant in a contracting company with an... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6672 1997–98 |
Crimes against childrenPersons convicted of rape of a child in the first degree, child molestation in the first degree, or homicide by abuse when the victim is under 16 years of age are guilty of a crime against a child. They must receive a... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6673 1997–98 |
Computer wires/fiber opticsComputer wires and fiber optic cables are excepted, but are subject to safety inspections. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6686 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsA minor who possesses cigarettes or tobacco products commits a class 3 civil infraction and is subject to a fine of up to $50 or participation in up to four hours of community service or both. A court may also require a minor... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5365 1997–98 |
Disabilty retirmnt/crim condA LEOFF, PERS, or TRS member cannot receive a disability retirement benefit if the disability is the result of criminal conduct by the member committed after the effective date of the act. | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5421 1997–98 |
Gambling property seizureGambling devices are specifically included in the provision of current law which allows owners of seized gambling related assets the opportunity to appeal the seizure and forfeiture of such assets. Language is added which... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5592 1997–98 |
Abstinence educationThe purpose of the act is to promote abstinence from sexual activity with a focus on those groups most likely to bear children out of wedlock, including those who are likely to impregnate women who bear children out of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5888 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 6460 1997–98 |
Distressed co. job develpmntA series of tax incentives are provided to attract and retain businesses in order to promote the establishment of manufacturing facilities and create jobs in distressed counties. A A distressed county @ is defined as one with... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 9, 1998 |
| SB 6519 1997–98 |
Conditions of sentencesAll persons in community placement, community service, and community supervision are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, except those offenders under post release supervision solely for the purposes of payment of... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6573 1997–98 |
Private school employeesAll private school employees hired prior to July 1, 1998, who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children and who have not previously had a fingerprint-record check must begin the process for a fingerprint-record... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6637 1997–98 |
Low alcohol beverage coolersA new liter tax is established for low alcohol beverage coolers. A tax rate of .2167 cents per liter is established for such beverages. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6714 1997–98 |
School capital imprvmnts/taxSchool districts are authorized to make a one-time election to request a county excise tax in lieu of school impact fees. If requested by a school district, a county must impose an additional excise tax on the sale of real... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
| SB 6442 1997–98 |
Low-cost housing/tax incentvIndividuals or businesses who make donations to nonprofit organizations that devote a majority of their resources to low cost housing construction, rehabilitation or preservation are eligible for a 25 percent business and... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 5, 1998 |
| SB 6748 1997–98 |
Gambling devices/terminalsThe use of video, electronic, or mechanical gambling devices or terminals which allow for individual play against such devices or terminals are specifically prohibited. "Individual play against a device" is defined. Gambling... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 4, 1998 |
| SB 6743 1997–98 |
Boilers & pressure vesselsFinds that there is a state-wide need for uniformity in the licensing of operators of boilers and unfired pressure vessels. The board of boiler rules is authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary for licensing... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 3, 1998 |
| SB 6742 1997–98 |
"None of the above" voteRequires general election ballots to give voters the opportunity to select "none of the above" as an alternative to casting a vote for a candidate or nominee listed on the ballot for an elective office, or writing in the name... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 2, 1998 |
| SB 5158 1997–98 |
Employer child care benefitsEmployers who provide or assist in the provision of child care for their employees are granted a credit against business and occupation or utility tax the employer owes. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 6734 1997–98 |
Emplyee leasing co. wrkr cmpRevises provisions regulating the industrial insurance requirements of employee leasing companies. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 30, 1998 |
| SB 5946 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsIndividual property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled retirees are expanded to include residents of adult family homes, and those living in boarding homes under contract with the Department of Social and Health Services... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |
| SB 6327 1997–98 |
Disabled entrepreneurial opp"Disabled person" is defined as a person with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity but is not related to drug or alcohol addiction. The Office of Minority and Women's Business... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 29, 1998 |