Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jim Hargrove
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5760 1997–98 |
Mentally ill offendersThe court must order a presentence report before imposing a sentence when the court determines that the defendant may be a mentally ill person. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 5936 1997–98 |
Fee-based offender educationThe Department of Corrections is required to prepare a report to the Legislature by December 1, 1998, on alternatives for increasing offender access to post-secondary academic and vocational programs. The report is to be... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 261, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6445 1997–98 |
Child communty faclty plcmntThe Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) must establish a process for community involvement in the siting of JRA group homes through mandated public hearings. JRA and the service providers must provide communities... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 269, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6758 1997–98 |
Work ethic camp programThe statutory section that sets a sunset date, requires certain studies, and requires the department to seek federal funding for implementation is repealed. The bill is necessary to implement the budget. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 273, Laws of 1998 |
Apr 1, 1998 |
| SB 6408 1997–98 |
Alcohol violator penaltiesA person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs receives double the minimum nonsuspendable and nondeferrable jail sentence required by current law if the offense of driving under the influence of... | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 215, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6258 1997–98 |
RCW technical correctionsTechnical changes are made to make the statutes conform to the Legislature's intent. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 55, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 6667 1997–98 |
Gift of life medalA Washington State Gift of Life Medal is established, consisting of an inscribed bronze medal awarded by the Governor at the request of the donor's family and friends. The organ donor is defined as an individual who makes a... | Betti Sheldon (D-23) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 59, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5203 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that the defendant knew the victim was pregnant. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5278 1997–98 |
Mother of drug-addicted babyBeginning July 1, 1999, with new authority ending June 30, 2002: $ Physicians are required to test newborns to determine if the physician believes the child may be drug-affected. If the tests are positive, the physician must... | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5629 1997–98 |
Domestic violence/sentencingThe aggravating factor of domestic violence upon which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed on an adult defendant convicted of a violent crime is changed to include any domestic violence offense. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5660 1997–98 |
Day care enforcement actionsEvery licensed child day-care center and family day-care provider is required to prominently post the following items: (1) a copy of the license; (2) the notice of any pending enforcement action; and (3) a notice that... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5939 1997–98 |
Wing-in-ground effect vehiclThe Legislative Transportation Committee is required to commission a study that is conducted by the appropriate engineering departments of any Washington State university in conjunction with the Department of Transportation.... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6195 1997–98 |
Statutory reference corrctnsRCW 13.34.090(2) is amended to cross reference the dependency definition, from subsection (2) to (4). RCW 43.43.700 is amended to cross reference the appropriate dependency subsection, from (2b) to (4b). | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6196 1997–98 |
Out-of-home child placementsParents can pursue civil action under the dependency statutes if the department requests a voluntary out-of-home placement agreement in cases of developmentally disabled children. The department must inform parents of their... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6201 1997–98 |
Child abuse prevntn & treatmWhen the department makes reasonable efforts to reunify an abused or neglected child with his or her parents, the department must ensure that the child's health and safety are the paramount concern. Reasonable efforts to... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6217 1997–98 |
Guardians ad litemChanges are made to the guardian ad litem laws that are intended to improve competence and accountability: For dependency and child custody guardian ad litems (GAL), the Office of the Administrator for the Courts (OAC) must... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6231 1997–98 |
Natural area preserve progrmThe Department of Natural Resources must adopt no new management plans pertaining to any natural area preserves before January 10, 1999. The Senate Natural Resources and Parks Committee is designated to study four aspects of... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6279 1997–98 |
Prostitution offense assessmPersons who have entered into diversion agreements as a result of one of the specified offenses are required to pay an assessment to the prostitution prevention and intervention account. | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6409 1997–98 |
Children with dev. disabltieAll cases of preventive home-based and out-of-home care provided to children with developmental disabilities are consolidated into the Division of Developmental Disabilities of DSHS, except cases where services are... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6558 1997–98 |
Child abuse/citizen reviewCitizen review panels are created to examine the policies and procedures of agencies which deal with the prevention of child abuse and neglect. A minimum of six panels are created, one for each of the Department of Social and... | Joseph Zarelli (R-18) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6739 1997–98 |
Governmntl acts/family impctEach state agency and local government must assess each proposed ordinance, resolution, or administrative rule to determine its impact on families. The family policy principles must be used as a guide in making the determination. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5727 1997–98 |
Delivery truck backup alertsSmall delivery trucks registered or based in Washington that are up to 18 feet long must be equipped with a rear crossview mirror or backup device to alert the driver that a person or object is behind the truck. Administrative... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 2, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6489 1997–98 |
District court electionsNo primary is held for the office of judge of the district court if there are no more than two candidates filed for the position. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 19, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5006 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng/supervAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1997, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5072 1997–98 |
Providing liquor to underageIt is a gross misdemeanor to give or supply liquor to a person under the age of 21. A person who allows a youth under the age of 21 to consume liquor on premises owned by the person or under his or her control is guilty of a... | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |