Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6165 1997–98 |
Ignition interlock violatnsThis act may be known and cited as the Mary Johnsen Act. A person convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) with a blood or breath alcohol level of .15 or more who has not been previously restricted to... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 210, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6166 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe sentence of a person convicted of DUI is dependent upon whether the person has had any prior DUI convictions within his or her lifetime. A DUI conviction remains permanently on the convicted person = s record. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 211, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6187 1997–98 |
DUI penaltiesThe identicard of a person who is convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol must be canceled by the Department of Licensing. The new identicard must be obliquely marked by the department to show that the person has... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 212, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6257 1997–98 |
Intoxication levels loweredThe illegal per se breath and blood alcohol concentration standard is .08. The offense of a driver under 21 consuming alcohol is limited to those persons under 21 years of age who have an alcohol concentration of at least .02... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 213, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 6518 1997–98 |
First degree rapeWhen the victim is incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated because of the actions of the perpetrator, it is rape in the first degree. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 242, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 30, 1998 |
| SB 5355 1997–98 |
Donated property tax exemptnAn exemption from use tax is provided for the donation of tangible personal property without intervening use to a nonprofit charitable organization, or to the incorporation of tangible personal property without intervening use... | Don Benton (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 182, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6156 1997–98 |
State aquatic lands leasesThe Legislature finds that the current method for determining water-dependent rental rates for aquatic lands may not be achieving the management goals established by the Legislature. The Department of Natural Resources is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 185, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6328 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife code enforcmSixty new provisions are provided which define new offenses, redefine existing criminal laws, and create a uniform approach to laws authorizing prosecution, sentencing, and punishment. Punishment for crimes defined in the new... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 190, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 6330 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife licensesA definition section is added to the current law governing recreational fishing which defines A resident, @ A nonresident, @ A youth, @ A senior, @ A game fish, @ and A license year. @ Personal use freshwater, saltwater, and... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 191, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 27, 1998 |
| SB 5217 1997–98 |
Vol fire fighter death benefAn additional $150,000 duty-related death benefit is provided to survivors of volunteer fire fighters and reserve police officers. The primary funding source for the Volunteer Firefighters Relief and Pension Fund is 40 percent... | Albert Bauer (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 151, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 5636 1997–98 |
Health inspection warrantsA local health officer or his or her designee may apply for an administrative search warrant to any court official who is authorized to issue a criminal search warrant. The court official must issue the warrant upon probable cause. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 152, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6130 1997–98 |
Underground storage tanksThe expiration date for the underground storage tank law is extended to July 1, 2009. Sunset Act review is required prior to program expiration. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6203 1997–98 |
Solid waste permittingCategorical exemptions : The Department of Ecology may exempt by rule one or more beneficial uses of waste from solid waste permitting. The department must consider whether the material will be beneficially used, and whether... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 156, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 25, 1998 |
| SB 6139 1997–98 |
Amphetamine penaltiesA person convicted of manufacturing, delivering, or possessing with the intent to manufacture or deliver amphetamine is guilty of a B felony ranked at level VIII on the sentencing grid (21 to 27 months for a first offense).... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 82, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6149 1997–98 |
Regional fisheries enhancmntThe Regional Fisheries Enhancement Group Advisory Board must make recommendations on limiting overhead, restricting the number and salary of paid employees, and limiting or eliminating commissions to regional group employees.... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 96, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6150 1997–98 |
Selective fishing methodsThe Department of Fish and Wildlife must complete a selective fishing study in conjunction with treaty Indian tribes, non-Indian commercial fishers, and the recreational fishing industry. The study must present final... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 97, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 20, 1998 |
| SB 6323 1997–98 |
Forest land adverse possessnAdverse possessors of forest lands, defined as land used for growing and harvesting timber, must show, by clear and convincing evidence, that they have erected substantial improvements on the lands and made use to the... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 18, 1998 |
| SB 5084 1997–98 |
Attorney's fees agnst stateA party prevailing in a judicial review of an agency action is awarded fees and other expenses, including reasonable attorneys = fees, incurred in the judicial review. The $25,000 cap is raised to $50,000. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5089 1997–98 |
Bail jumpers posting bailA person who has been convicted, and has sentencing pending or has appealed the conviction, may not be released on personal recognizance in a proceeding where the judge is authorized to require posting of bail, if that person... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5092 1997–98 |
Disarming law enfrcmnt offcrA new crime of disarming a law enforcement or corrections officer is created. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5277 1997–98 |
PERS I separationPERS I members who separate from service after January 1, 1998, and after age 50 with at least 20 years of service, and leave their contributions in the system, can retire with an unreduced benefit at age 60. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5347 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing-only progrmJuvenile-fishing-only waters are expanded to include persons up to 18 years old. The commission must designate additional waters for new juvenile fishing opportunities. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 5479 1997–98 |
Provisnl certificatd employeTeachers and other non-supervisory certificated staff are provisional district employees during the first three years of employment. An exception remains for new hires with two or more years certificated work experience in... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6076 1997–98 |
Needy student financial aidThe state appropriation for student financial aid is 30 percent of any change in revenue estimated to occur as a result of increase in tuition and fees through legislative action. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |
| SB 6117 1997–98 |
Salmon license buyback progrResident commercial salmon fishing licenses and resident salmon charter boat licensees may participate in an expanded license buyout program which is funded at the 25 percent rate from state funds and the 75 percent rate from... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Mar 12, 1998 |