Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Senator
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 2011 1997–98 |
School leviesState laws that limit the allowable time period for a school operating levy are modified. Propositions to levy additional taxes for school operating purposes may be for a period of up to four years. | Mike Wensman (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 1997 |
May 6, 1997 |
| HB 1847 1997–98 |
Wine manufacturers' salesThe Liquor Control Board may appoint as a liquor vendor, a licensed manufacturer that also manufactures liquor products other than wine, to sell its own liquor products at its licensed location. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 228, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 26, 1997 |
| HB 1232 1997–98 |
State route 41A four-tenths mile portion of existing State Route 2 in Newport, which connects with Idaho SR 41, is renamed as a new state highway, State Route 41. | Bob Sump (R-7) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 155, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 23, 1997 |
| HB 1069 1997–98 |
Explosives/malicious useThe crimes related to placing or exploding a bomb are altered in four ways. First, crimes related to bombing are classified as "A," "B," or "C" felonies. | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 120, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1539 1997–98 |
Fire district associationsThe fire commissioners association which provides services for fire protection districts is declared to be a municipal corporation. | Senator (R-15) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Apr 22, 1997 |
| HB 1278 1997–98 |
Malt liquor labelingThe term A lager @ may appear on labels of malt liquor products. The term includes all currently identified malt beverages such as beer, ale, lager beer, stout, and porter. | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 100, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1887 1997–98 |
WISHA advisory committeeA ten-member WISHA advisory board is appointed for three-year staggered terms by the director of Department of Labor and Industries. The committee comprises (1) four members representing employees; (2) four members... | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 2142 1997–98 |
Lottery winnings assignmentA lottery prize winner is permitted to assign all or a portion of the remainder of an annuity to a third party. | Barbara Lisk (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 111, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 21, 1997 |
| HB 1280 1997–98 |
Public art/corrections facilThe artwork allocations from Department of Corrections capital appropriations are eliminated. At least 10 percent of the total value of artwork contracted by the Washington State Arts Commission in each biennial period must be... | Senator (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1813 1997–98 |
Movie & video production/taxThe sales and use tax exemption on production equipment rented to motion picture or video production businesses is expanded to include other vehicles used solely for production activities. | Jim Dunn (R-17) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 61, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 17, 1997 |
| HB 1016 1997–98 |
Lind property transfr to WSUThe Legislature finds that it is in the best interest of the state to transfer part of the devised property to Washington State University for use in conjunction with the Lind dryland research unit located in Adams County. | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 16, 1997 |
| HB 1658 1997–98 |
Electrc & gas co. securitiesWUTC is authorized to exempt from statutory requirements regarding WUTC oversight or regulation of security issuances (1) any security or class of securities for which a filing to WUTC is required by law; or (2) any electrical... | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 15, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 2093 1997–98 |
Family leaveThe Department of Labor and Industries is directed to cease administration and enforcement of the state family leave law until the earlier of the following dates: -the | Marc Boldt (R-17) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 16, Laws of 1997 |
Apr 15, 1997 |
| HB 1037 1997–98 |
State property tax reductionThe one-time 4.7187 percent reduction of the 1996 state property tax is made permanent. Therefore, it becomes a part of the base for calculation of the 106 percent limit for taxes collected in 1997 and thereafter. | Brian Thomas (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Jan 22, 1997 |
| HB 2150 1995–96 |
Driver's license/identifictnApplications for driver's licenses and ID cards must contain a statement of implied consent, notifying the applicant that information contained in his or her application (and any supporting documents) can be made available to... | Karen Schmidt (R-23) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 287, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2222 1995–96 |
Govrnmnt progrms/leg ovrsghtThe Legislative Budget Committee (LBC) is renamed the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee. Amended Bill Compared to Substitute Bill: The original bill, which renamed the LBC, added two citizen members, redefined... | Bill Backlund (R-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 288, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2337 1995–96 |
Distressed county designatnThe definition of an area eligible for distressed area assistance is expanded to include counties with a median household income that is less than 75 percent of the state median household income for the previous three years.... | Mark Schoesler (R-9) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 290, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2394 1995–96 |
Master planned resortsCurrent law is amended by broadening the definition of a master planned resort in relation to the Growth Management Act. As a result, the development restrictions in the master planned resorts located outside of designated... | Bill Reams (R-48) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2420 1995–96 |
Firearms possession qualfctnChanges are made with respect to the crimes that disqualify a person from the right to possess a firearm. All felonies and some gross misdemeanor domestic violence crimes disqualify a person. | Cathy McMorris (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 295, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2537 1995–96 |
Irrigation district boardsMore specificity is given as to what a board of joint control may do, including construction of joint use facilities. Definitions are provided for terms relevant to joint irrigation districts. | Senator (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 320, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2613 1995–96 |
School disciplineAcceptance of Nonresident Students . A school district's policy for accepting or rejecting a nonresident student's application for admission to the public schools of the district may include rejection if the student's... | Mark Sterk (R-4) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2790 1995–96 |
Governmnt lists & info/distrA state agency is authorized to furnish lists of public information to private companies that provide on-line computer data base services with data bases consisting primarily of public records. The state agency can provide... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2936 1995–96 |
Food storage/ammonia useAmmonia refrigeration systems or systems using A-1 refrigerants used in cold storage warehouses and controlled atmosphere storage warehouses that store fruit or vegetables are not required to comply with specific sections of... | Jim Clements (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
Mar 30, 1996 |
| HB 2682 1995–96 |
Library capital faclty areasThe vote to establish a library capital facility area and any votes for an excess levy may occur at a general or special election. County legislative authorities are encouraged to request elections at general elections or... | Cheryl Hymes (R-40) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 258, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 29, 1996 |
| HB 1381 1995–96 |
Shared leaveThe Washington State shared-leave program is altered to allow a state employee to transfer unused sick leave to another state employee, if after the transfer, the employee retains at least 480 hours of unused sick leave, and... | Phil Dyer (R-5) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 176, Laws of 1996 |
Mar 28, 1996 |