Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 6733 1997–98 |
Drunk driver damage recoveryProhibits drunk drivers from recovering noneconomic damages. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | 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 6705 1997–98 |
Hazardous materials/ferriesCommercial tanker trucks, with or without tank trailers, containing motor fuels or their vapors are considered hazardous materials not to be transported on regularly scheduled passenger runs. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 28, 1998 |
| SB 6688 1997–98 |
Elementary school class sizeProvides for reductions in class size in elementary schools. | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 27, 1998 |
| SB 6657 1997–98 |
Transportation fundingDeclares that the purpose of this act is to reallocate the general fund portion of the state's motor vehicle excise tax revenues among the taxpayers, local governments, and the state's transportation programs. Finds that use... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 26, 1998 |
| SB 6618 1997–98 |
Growth managemnt implemntatnDeclares that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6619 1997–98 |
Rural counties growth mangmnProvides that a county that adopts a resolution removing the county, and the cities located within the county, from the requirement to plan under RCW 36.70A.040 remains subject to the requirements for the designation and... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6629 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationEstablishes a procedure for reduction of property taxes on an annual basis. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 23, 1998 |
| SB 6612 1997–98 |
School emplyee ethics codeProvides that the code of ethics may include, but not be limited to: (1) Teacher dress codes; (2) prohibiting campaign or political buttons or statements; (3) prohibiting school employee-student relationships; (4) prohibiting... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 22, 1998 |
| SB 5207 1997–98 |
Habitat conservation plansThe exemption to the Forest Practices Act class IV requirements to all private forest landowners who have an adopted and approved habitat conservation plan is broadened to include those adopted in 1996 and thereafter. The... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5434 1997–98 |
Mineral resource land designIf a county contains mineral resource lands of long-term commercial significance, defined as including the mineral composition of the land for long-term economically viable commercial production, in consideration with the... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 5790 1997–98 |
State emplyee whistleblowersThe definition of A improper governmental action @ as well as what does not constitute an A improper governmental action @ are clarified. The following terms are defined: A abuse, @ acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Jan 20, 1998 |
| SB 6414 1997–98 |
Open public meetingsProvides that "public agency" for the purpose of open public meeting requirements shall include any task force, study group, or official policy development body of a public agency. Revises RCW 42.30.120 to increase the penalty... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 19, 1998 |
| SB 6345 1997–98 |
Charter schoolsA new chapter is created in the education code authorizing and establishing a process for creating and implementing charter schools. Charter School : A charter school is a public school of one or more K-12 grades managed by an... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6347 1997–98 |
Seasonal workers/TANF eligibSeasonal workers who earn income by working in specified industries are subject to income averaging by DSHS in determining eligibility for TANF grant assistance. Their earned income is prorated, and the prorated amount is used... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6394 1997–98 |
Science textbooks/evolutionRequires a message about the theory of evolution in all state-purchased science textbooks. | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 16, 1998 |
| SB 6286 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationDeclares an intent of this act is to provide property tax relief by setting base years for property tax valuation computation, limiting property tax valuation increases to two percent per year over the base year until... | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6288 1997–98 |
Fish/wildlife advsry counclsCreates regional advisory councils to advise the fish and wildlife commission. | Senator (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6289 1997–98 |
HOV lane restrictionsThe authority for the Department of Transportation and other local governments to restrict portions of highways to vehicles having a minimum number of persons is limited to only from 6:00 through 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 through... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6296 1997–98 |
English as common languageDeclares that a purpose of this act is to recognize the government's affirmative responsibility to encourage and ensure greater opportunities for individuals to learn the common language, as recognized by this act. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6312 1997–98 |
Religious org tax exemptionsRepeals RCW 82.04.339. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6331 1997–98 |
Teen parent/TANF eligibilityLegislative findings regarding the difficulties of minor teen parents and their children are stated. Legislative intent to condition grant assistance upon minor teen parents living in a DSHS-approved living situation,... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 15, 1998 |
| SB 6239 1997–98 |
Family policy council sunsetProvides that the family policy council and its powers and duties shall be terminated on June 30, 2001. Directs the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct or contract for the performance of a fiscal audit of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |
| SB 6241 1997–98 |
Critical water supply areasWater system plans for critical water supply service areas (CWSSA) must include a schedule indicating when service is available to land outside the corporate boundaries of a city or town that is required or chooses to plan... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 14, 1998 |