Ray Schow
Senator
· Republican
· District 30
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 301995–96 · Senate · R · LD 301993–94 · Senate · R · LD 30
83
Bills as prime sponsor
19
of those became law
499
Bills co-sponsored
4,230
Recorded votes
9.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 5105 1997–98 |
State rules federal requirmnThe authority of a significant legislative rule-making agency to determine that it is necessary for a rule to differ from federal law is removed. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5188 1997–98 |
Health status of inmatesAn additional exception is added to the circumstances under which a patient = s medical information must be disclosed without the patient = s authorization. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 1997 |
| SB 5274 1997–98 |
Student social security nmbrSchool districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s social security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes or when explicitly required by federal law. When a school district requests disclosure of a... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Vetoed Vetoed by the Governor |
May 19, 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 5676 1997–98 |
Real estate appraisersThe definition of brokers price opinion is changed by removing the requirement that a brokers price opinion serve as a listing, sale, purchase, or rental purpose. The requirement of limiting issuance of a brokers price opinion... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 399, 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 5710 1997–98 |
Juvenile care & treatmentNew Social Worker Classification . There is created in the department the classification of social worker V containing no more than 36 positions. The positions are created to assist in the reduction of the caseloads, to... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 386, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 1997 |
| SB 5740 1997–98 |
Rural distressed areasThe Rural Area Marketing Plan (RAMP) is established with the following goals: promote the ongoing operation and expansion of businesses in rural communities; attract new businesses to rural communities, and promote the... | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 366, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 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 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 5295 1997–98 |
District court proceduresThe court = s ability to hold a trial on a day other than the first appearance of the parties, and its ability to encourage mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods is clarified. Service of small claims... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 352, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5512 1997–98 |
Child abuse/guilt admittanceUnless a parent, custodian, or guardian is convicted of a crime for acts of abuse they cannot be required to admit guilt in order to complete successfully any necessary treatment and education as ordered by the court. | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 344, Laws of 1997 |
May 13, 1997 |
| SB 5173 1997–98 |
Liquor license schematicThe current licensing structure is modified to eliminate the current A alphabet-based @ license scheme. It is replaced with a licensing structure that names the specific type of privilege or privileges granted to a licensee. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5267 1997–98 |
Real estate brokers/salesperA number of modifications are made to the real estate brokers and salespersons licensing and practice act. They include the following: Changes to the Department = s Administrative Procedures : Licensing procedures cover... | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5570 1997–98 |
Tax evasion penaltiesThe current employer misrepresentation provisions of the workers' compensation statutes are modified to make an employer who intentionally misrepresents payroll or employee hours liable for up to ten times the difference... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5571 1997–98 |
Unemplymnt/workers comp formEmployers are to report industrial insurance premiums and unemployment insurance contributions on a unified form beginning with reports due in calendar year 1998. The unified report is to be a multiple part form mailed to a... | Irv Newhouse (R-15) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 325, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5965 1997–98 |
Workers' comp agency ratingsThe requirement that moneys in the industrial insurance refund account be spent only after appropriation is eliminated. Agency requests for expenditure of the funds in the account must be filed with the State Treasurer. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 327, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 6030 1997–98 |
Workrs' comp performnc auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee must, in consultation with the Workers' Compensation Advisory Committee and a legislative advisory committee, contract for a performance audit of the Department of Labor and Industries. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 330, Laws of 1997 |
May 12, 1997 |
| SB 5737 1997–98 |
Carbonated beverage taxThe carbonated beverage syrup tax is cut in half, and a general fund | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 306, Laws of 1997 |
May 9, 1997 |
| SB 5491 1997–98 |
Parent/child relatnshp termiThe court is required to use the standard of clear and convincing evidence to remove a child from the home on the basis that a manifest danger exists that the child will suffer serious abuse of neglect unless removed. A... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 280, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5511 1997–98 |
Child abuse/neglect informtnThe Department of Social and Health Services must purge, after six years, information in files or reports of child abuse and neglect if the information is determined to be unfounded and no new reports have been received within... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 282, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5736 1997–98 |
Indigent veterans' burialThe interment cost of not more than $300 is changed to not less than $300. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 286, Laws of 1997 |
May 7, 1997 |
| SB 5266 1997–98 |
Engineers/land surveyorsTwo individuals may be appointed upon request to serve as pro-tem members on the board. Temporary members must meet the same qualifications as regular members. | Jim Horn (R-41) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 1997 |
May 2, 1997 |
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