Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Val Stevens
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6055 1997–98 |
Public funding of abortionDeclares that public funds shall not be used by state or local governments, or any political subdivision or agency thereof, to pay or otherwise reimburse, either directly or indirectly, any person, agency, organization, or... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5157 1997–98 |
Weather-damaged items/tx exmA sales and use tax exemption is allowed on charges made for labor, services and tangible property for the repair or replacement of residential buildings and household goods, personal effects and private automobiles lost or... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5274 1997–98 |
Student social security nmbrSchool districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s social security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes or when explicitly required by federal law. When a school district requests disclosure of a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5325 1997–98 |
County land transfersThe county legislative authority in counties with a population less than 1.5 million persons may apply to the Board of Natural Resources to transfer forest lands back to the county until the year 2017. The Board of Natural... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5327 1997–98 |
Habitat incentive programPrivate landowners may participate in a habitat incentives programs for food fish or game fish habitat improvement with the Department of Fish and Wildlife if they own less than 1,000 total acres. The department is not... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 425, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5915 1997–98 |
Industrial land banksIndustrial developments and industrial land banks may be established as permissible urban growth outside of urban growth areas. An industrial land bank is defined as a location designated for one or more manufacturing,... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 402, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5442 1997–98 |
Flood damage repairsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must develop five-year maintenance approval agreements consistent with comprehensive flood control management plans adopted by the county. This must be done at the request of any county. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 385, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5710 1997–98 |
Juvenile care & treatmentNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 36 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5938 1997–98 |
SentencingManslaughter in the first degree is added to the list of A serious violent offenses. @ The seriousness level is raised from Level IX to Level XI which means the presumptive sentence ranges are increased. For example, a first... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 365, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 1997 |
| SB 5512 1997–98 |
Child abuse/guilt admittanceUnless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5229 1997–98 |
Assembly halls/property taxThe property tax exemption for nonprofit public assembly halls and meeting places is not lost by the use for pecuniary gain or to promote business activities for periods of not more than seven days in a year. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 298, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5353 1997–98 |
Vehicle tax exemptionThe use tax exemption is extended from automobiles to include other vehicles such as motor cycles and mopeds. | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 301, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5770 1997–98 |
Child welfare recordsThe confidentiality laws covering child welfare records are modified to allow greater disclosure of information. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 305, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| 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 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 5337 1997–98 |
Port district formationThe expiration date beyond which a less than countywide port district may not be formed is eliminated. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 256, Laws of 1997 |
May 5, 1997 |
| SB 5003 1997–98 |
Property tax exemptionsEach parcel of real property, and each personal property account, that has an assessed value of less than $500 is exempt from taxation. This exemption does not apply to personal property to which the head of household... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 244, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
| SB 5439 1997–98 |
Surface mining/public worksSurface mining excludes excavations or grading used primarily for public works projects, if the mines are owned or operated primarily by counties with 1993 populations of less than 20,000 persons, and each mine has an area of... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 142, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| SB 5603 1997–98 |
Student records accessibiltyThe federal parental access requirement and limitation on disclosure of educational records is added to state law. A student's parent or guardian has the right to review all the student's education records. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 119, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| SB 5626 1997–98 |
Game transport tagsThe Fish and Wildlife Commission may reduce the fee for black bear and cougar transport tags. If the commission decides to make black bear and cougar tags available at no cost, then the commission may waive the requirement for... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 114, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 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 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 7902 1997–98 |
B & O tax rates lowered J.S.B&O tax rates are reduced to their pre-1993 levels, effective July 1, 1997, as follows: the selected business service rate is reduced from 2.0 percent to 1.5 percent; the financial business service rate is reduced from 1.6... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 18, 1997 |
| SB 5555 1997–98 |
Parents' rights in educationA new chapter is created in the common schools code to establish parental rights with respect to their children's education. Intent . The Legislature declares it the inherent and unalienable right and responsibility of parents... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Mar 17, 1997 |
| SB 5835 1997–98 |
Property tax limitationA limitation is placed on adding to the tax rolls large valuation increases to real property. Each year, the current appraised value is compared to the assessed value for the previous year. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 3, Laws of 1997 |
Mar 6, 1997 |