Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by George Sellar
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5074 1997–98 |
Warehouse/grain tax incentvsThe following warehouse operations are determined to be eligible to receive state tax incentives: wholesalers, third party warehousers, grain elevator operators and retailers who own or operate a distribution center. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 450, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5193 1997–98 |
Farmworker housing tax exempThe exemption from the sales and use tax is extended to agricultural employee housing provided by housing authorities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. If the housing is used by agricultural employees for less... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 438, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5668 1997–98 |
Temporary worker housingThe Department of Health is instructed to adopt a Temporary Worker Building Code by administrative rule. Guidelines for adopting the code are the same guidelines that were given to the Building Code Council to develop the code. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5845 1997–98 |
Beer taxThe general fund portion of the beer tax is reduced beginning July 1, 1997. The liquor revolving fund portion is reduced from $2.60 to $1.30 per barrel and these revenues are distributed 80 percent to cities and 20 percent to counties. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 451, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5867 1997–98 |
Tourism promotion/excise taxAn additional 3 percent hotel-motel tax can be levied by a town with a population between 1,000 and 1,400 that is in a county composed entirely of islands or that is east of the Cascade mountains and whose boundaries lie in... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 452, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5868 1997–98 |
Aluminum master alloys/taxAluminum master alloy producers are classified as processors for hire without regard to the portion of value of the alloy provided by the producer or its customer. Thus, producers of aluminum master alloys will only pay B&O... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 453, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5028 1997–98 |
County treasury managementThe costs recovered in foreclosure proceedings for collection of delinquent local improvement assessments and water-sewer district liens must include administrative costs. The role of the treasurer to implement on a daily... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 393, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 7900 1997–98 |
Model toxics control act J.SLiability : The owner of a site that overlies a plume of contaminated groundwater is not held liable for the contamination. To be eligible for this exemption, an owner must demonstrate that hazardous substances used on the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 406, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5127 1997–98 |
Trauma care servicesA funding source for the state = s trauma care system is established through the collection of fees by car dealers and others at the time of motor vehicle registration or title transfer. | R. Lorraine Wojahn (D-27) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 331, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5666 1997–98 |
Smoking in the workplaceAn employer = s policy restricting smoking in the workplace must include a provision for a designated enclosed smoking room if a smoking room is included in a collective bargaining agreement. If no collective bargaining... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 27, 1997 |
| SB 5343 1997–98 |
Towing services/taxationFor tow truck services, the place where the retail sale is deemed to occur is defined as the place of business of the operator of the tow truck service. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 201, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5569 1997–98 |
Salespersons/overtime compLanguage is codified which explicitly states that RCW 49.46.130 was adopted for the purpose of creating conformity between state overtime pay standards and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and that RCW 49.46.130(2)(h) was... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 203, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 24, 1997 |
| SB 5286 1997–98 |
Intangible personal propertyAll intangible property is exempt from property tax. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 181, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| SB 5519 1997–98 |
Sentencing complianceThe department is authorized to require an offender to perform affirmative acts, such as drug or polygraph tests, necessary to monitor compliance with crime-related prohibitions and other sentence conditions. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 144, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 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 5470 1997–98 |
Passing school bus/penaltyThe basic fine for the traffic infraction of failing to stop for a school bus that has its red lights on is doubled, to $160. These fines may not be waived, reduced or suspended. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 80, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 19, 1997 |
| SB 5526 1997–98 |
Water diversion/permitsEstablishment of a right to use water for municipal purposes, without first complying with the permit requirement, is allowed for diversions under either of two conditions: a) from a river with an instantaneous minimum flow of... | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Apr 18, 1997 |
| SB 5330 1997–98 |
Golfing sweepstakesThe auctioning of players or teams of players in a golfing contest, with the person placing the highest bid on the winning player or team receiving the proceeds from the auction, is an authorized method for conducting a... | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 38, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5375 1997–98 |
Charitable donations/childrnThe definition of A distributing organization @ is expanded to include public health departments, so that those public entities, and their donors, will enjoy the same immunity from liability as charitable nonprofit organizations. | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 40, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| SB 5401 1997–98 |
PUD commissioner compensatnPublic utility district commissioner salaries are raised as follows: Over $15 million -From $500/month to $1,000/month. A resolution could raise salary up to $1,300/month $2 to $15 million -From $350/month to $700/month. | George Sellar (R-12) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 28, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 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 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 |
| SB 5212 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) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Feb 19, 1997 |