Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6178 1997–98 |
Dishonored checksThe act of issuing a check, knowing at the time the check is issued that the account with the bank is closed, is made a crime. Penalties are the same as for other types of bad checks. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6186 1997–98 |
Livestock identificationThree new definitions are provided establishing certificates of permit, inspection certificates, and self-inspection certificates. The certificate of permit enables owners of livestock to verify ownership of livestock but is... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5079 1997–98 |
Wastewater discharge permitsFindings are made regarding the benefits of allowing the private preparation of draft wastewater discharge permits. The Department of Ecology must determine for each application for a new or modified wastewater permit whether... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5505 1997–98 |
Water supply safety & reliabIf an application for a water right is denied, the Department of Ecology may offer to assist the applicant with obtaining or developing an adequate supply of water. The supply of water must be consistent with the local land... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 443, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5725 1997–98 |
Reclaimed waterThe owner of a wastewater treatment facility that generates reclaimed water under a reclaimed water permit has the exclusive right to that water. A permit for a new water right is not required. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 444, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5781 1997–98 |
City assumptn/water-sewer syA city shall not assume jurisdiction over a water or sewer district unless the voters of the district vote for the assumption. The district must be contiguous to the city. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5783 1997–98 |
Public water systemsA statement of legislative findings concludes that it is in the public interest that public water systems be allowed to prolong and maximize the use of water rights applied to municipal purposes consistent with population... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 445, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5785 1997–98 |
Wells/ground water rightsUpon application to the Department of Ecology, the holder of a ground water permit may consolidate with a ground water right exempt from the need for a permit (stockwatering, half-acre lawn or garden watering, single and group... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 446, Laws of 1997 |
May 20, 1997 |
| SB 5838 1997–98 |
On-site sewage permitsOn-Site System Permitting : A local health officer must respond to an applicant for an on-site sewage system permit within 30 days after receiving a completed application. The application may be approved, denied, or identified... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 447, Laws of 1997 |
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 5104 1997–98 |
Pheasant enhancement programBeginning the 1997 hunting season, pheasant hunters in eastern Washington must pay a $10 surcharge, in addition to other licensing requirements, in order to hunt pheasants. Funds from the program are utilized to release... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 422, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5119 1997–98 |
Forest practices appeals brdThe Legislature finds that the functions of the Forest Practices Appeals Board have overriding sensitivity and are of importance to the public welfare and operation of state government. Part-time Forest Practices Appeals Board... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 423, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5273 1997–98 |
Compensatory mitigationAdvanced compensatory mitigation is defined as mitigation in advance of known, unavoidable impacts of planned development projects. A project proponent may propose a mitigation plan that includes advanced compensatory... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 424, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5701 1997–98 |
Commercial soil amendmentsBy-products of wood manufacturing are included in the definition of commercial fertilizer. Any person proposing to distribute a by-product of a wood manufacturing process as a soil amendment is required to have a commercial... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 427, Laws of 1997 |
May 19, 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 5253 1997–98 |
Juvenile fishing licensesA fishing license is not required for residents or nonresidents under the age of 15. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 395, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5483 1997–98 |
Whitewater river outfittersA whitewater river outfitters license is created. Persons who operate as whitewater outfitters must be licensed, hire trained guides, carry sufficient insurance, and comply with equipment and training requirements established... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 391, Laws of 1997 |
May 16, 1997 |
| SB 5590 1997–98 |
Biosolids management programThe Department of Ecology is directed to establish annual fees for administering the biosolids permitting program. Fees are determined by the number of residences served by the permittee's biosolids management program. | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 398, 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 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 5886 1997–98 |
Fisheries enhancemnt/habitatRegional fisheries enhancement groups are authorized to enhance steelhead trout. A surcharge of $1 is collected on each steelhead license sold, and a surcharge of $25 is collected on each fishing guide license and anadromous... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 389, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5276 1997–98 |
Water rights permitsWhen a proposed diversion of surface water would cause the impairment of an existing water right, including established instream flows, the department is to take into consideration the benefits of an impoundment or other... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 360, Laws of 1997 |
May 14, 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 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 5359 1997–98 |
Aircraft parts design/taxAn existing sales and use tax exemption is clarified for materials used in the design and development of aircraft parts, auxiliary aircraft equipment or aircraft modification for businesses with annual gross sales of less than... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 302, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |