Patricia Hale
Senator
· Republican
· District 8
· most recent term 2003–04
2003–04 · Senate · R · LD 82001–02 · Senate · R · LD 81999–00 · Senate · R · LD 81997–98 · Senate · R · LD 81995–96 · Senate · R · LD 8
75
Bills as prime sponsor
18
of those became law
778
Bills co-sponsored
8,402
Recorded votes
3.5%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6507 1997–98 |
Cosmetology advisory boardThe nine-member board is retained. The board = s expiration date is removed. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 20, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 6575 1997–98 |
Administratv rules review coJARRC is permitted to review selectively proposed or existing guidelines and documents of general applicability or their equivalents in addition to policy and interpretive statements, to determine whether the agency is using... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 21, Laws of 1998 |
Mar 11, 1998 |
| SB 5006 1997–98 |
Sex offender sentncng/supervAll offenders convicted of a felony sex offense committed on or after July 1, 1997, are required to be sentenced to a maximum term. The maximum term is determined by the statutory maximum sentence for the offense (five years... | Jeanine Long (R-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5199 1997–98 |
Distance education tuitionThe HECB must develop up to three tuition and state support models for the delivery of technology based programs. The models must consider programs offered by single institutions or by consortiums of higher education institutions. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5208 1997–98 |
Environmental complaintsThe Department of Ecology and the air pollution control authorities are authorized to enter private and public property, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, to investigate possible releases of air... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5316 1997–98 |
State conventn centr parkingThe WSCTC must accept credit and debit cards for parking charges. As a result, the WSCTC expects to pay about $10,000 for equipment purchases and $3,500 per year in credit card charges. | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5518 1997–98 |
Housing for older personsThe state antidiscrimination law exemption for housing for older persons is amended to include a reference to the Housing for Older Persons Act passed by Congress in 1995. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5743 1997–98 |
Student housing/leasehold txAll leasehold interests granted by a public college or university to a nonprofit organization, association, or corporation for a nominal amount of rent, in connection with the construction or renovation of housing for... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6276 1997–98 |
Linked deposit programInstead of depositing all the funds made available to the program as it is currently constituted, $12.5 million of the available funds are deposited in public depositaries at market interest rates. The depositary receiving... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6332 1997–98 |
Vehicle lubricant warrantiesThe insurance code is amended to exclude a manufacturer of a motor vehicle lubricant or chemical treatment product who issues an agreement warranting the performance of the product in connection with the sale of the product.... | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6377 1997–98 |
Mobile/manufactured homesAn optional certified installation training program is provided. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is to review and approve training programs conducted by private entities or local governments. | Bob McCaslin (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6510 1997–98 |
Drug paraphernaliaEvery person who sells or gives drug paraphernalia, in any form, to a person under 18 years of age is guilty of a class I civil infraction. Permitting the sale or gift is also an infraction. | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6553 1997–98 |
Outdoor burningA permit for the purpose of burning storm or flood-related debris may be issued by the appropriate fire protection agency for any lands within the jurisdiction of the fire protection agency. The fire district must consult with... | Stephen Johnson (R-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6556 1997–98 |
Land-use law integrationThe shoreline master programs of local governments that plan under the Growth Management Act are subject to the same requirements for adoption or amendment as comprehensive plans and development regulations; are incorporated... | Ann Anderson (R-42) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6572 1997–98 |
Econ develpmnt strategy counThe Washington Economic Development Strategy Council is created. The council consists of the Governor, five private sector members, four Senators, and four House members. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6613 1997–98 |
Blood alcohol level reportngA health care provider may report to law enforcement the blood alcohol level of a person involved in a motor vehicle accident if the blood alcohol level is .10 or more. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6642 1997–98 |
Research data protectionA new exemption is added to the public disclosure requirements. Research data developed or received by a research university is exempt from public inspection and copying until the data is published or publicly distributed or a... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6673 1997–98 |
Computer wires/fiber opticsComputer wires and fiber optic cables are excepted, but are subject to safety inspections. | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6687 1997–98 |
Mobile home park landlrd-tenMobile home parks owned by out-of-state entities must register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Registration includes an affidavit that the owner of the park has read and is familiar with the... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5206 1997–98 |
Wyoming medical studentsWyoming is added to the WAMI program. | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5492 1997–98 |
Rural development councilThe Washington State Rural Development Council is recognized in state statute. The council is governed by an executive committee made up of 11 members appointed by the Governor that represent the following sectors: business;... | Valoria Loveland (D-16) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5575 1997–98 |
Mortgage brokersSeveral changes are made to the mortgage broker licensing statute. The requirement that licensed mortgage brokers include the term "licensed mortgage broker" in any advertising directed at the general public is removed. | Shirley Winsley (R-28) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5874 1997–98 |
Financial inst. confidentltyState and federally chartered financial institutions are given a compliance review privilege. Generally, this privilege applies to self-critical analysis of a financial institution that ascertains, monitors, or remedies... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5888 1997–98 |
U.S. DOE workers' compCurrent law authorizing the Department of Labor and Industries to administer workers' compensation claims for the United States Department of Energy on the Hanford Nuclear Reservation is updated and codified. Obsolete language... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
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