Gary Strannigan
Senator
· Republican
· District 38
· most recent term 1997–98
1997–98 · Senate · R · LD 381995–96 · Senate · R · LD 38
49
Bills as prime sponsor
13
of those became law
206
Bills co-sponsored
3,514
Recorded votes
6.2%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 6171 1997–98 |
Public works projects fundngAs recommended by the Public Works Board, 71 public works project loans totaling $124,465,982 are authorized for the 1998 loan cycle. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 13, 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 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 5348 1997–98 |
Aggravated 1st degree murderIt is an aggravating circumstance for the imposition of aggravated first degree murder that at the time of the murder there was a court order, from Washington or any other state, which prohibited the defendant from contacting,... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5351 1997–98 |
Small scale mining/prospctngA Small scale mineral prospecting @ is defined as mining with pans, mini-rocker boxes, concentrators and sluice boxes. These mining activities do not require a hydraulic permit if streambanks are not undercut or live-rooted... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5633 1997–98 |
DOT performance auditThe Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) is directed to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Transportation. In conducting the performance audit, JLARC is directed to identify the department's... | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | 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 6110 1997–98 |
Personal responsibility actThe "Washington WorkFirst" program is established as the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for Washington State. There is no legal entitlement to public assistance. | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6180 1997–98 |
Solid fuel burning devicesThe first stage of impaired air quality is declared when particulates ten microns and smaller in diameter are at an ambient level of 60 micrograms per cubic meter. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6247 1997–98 |
Sexually explict mattr/minorA person is guilty of unlawful display of sexually explicit material to a minor if the person knowingly shows sexually explicit material that is inappropriate for minors on a viewing screen so that it is visible to a minor who... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6432 1997–98 |
Constitutn & Declar of IndepKindergarten through grade 12 students must study the United States Constitution and the Declaration of Independence at least one school day per year. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6517 1997–98 |
Deadly weapon sentence enhanThe sentence enhancements for crimes committed while armed with a firearm or with any deadly weapon are the same. Sentences are enhanced by an additional five years for a class A felony, three years for a class B felony, and... | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6530 1997–98 |
Partial-birth abortionsPartial-birth abortions, defined as partially vaginally delivering a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery, are prohibited, except where necessary to save the life of the mother and no other medical... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6595 1997–98 |
Mobile home park salesThe definition of A notice @ that tenants have a desire to purchase the park is clarified to allow notice from authorized officers of a qualified tenant organization, or a majority of homeowners of currently occupied homes in the park. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6630 1997–98 |
Counselor continuing educatnStatutes concerning certification of counselors are amended to require 36 clock hours of continuing education during the two-year reporting period immediately preceding renewal of certification, at least six hours of which... | Jeannette Wood (R-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6656 1997–98 |
Enforcement moneys/expendituAn appropriation is required for expenditure of any moneys received by the state in regulatory enforcement actions, including penalties, fines, and settlements. The unanticipated receipt process cannot be used to spend... | James West (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6677 1997–98 |
Boarding homes/taxNonprofit boarding homes are exempt from B&O tax. This includes all services rendered, including personal, medical, room and board. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6730 1997–98 |
Parenting plan restrictionsThe court may preclude or limit a parent's custody or visitation provisions in a parenting plan if the parent is convicted of two or more felonies which were committed within the sight or sound of the child. | Gary Strannigan (R-38) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5371 1997–98 |
Utility short-term notesIssuances of nonrefundable notes payable at periods of not more than 12 months are exempt from the statutory requirement to file with the UTC before the issuance. This exemption does not extend to notes payable at periods of... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5372 1997–98 |
Radioactve waste disposl feeMaximum disposal rates for low-level radioactive waste are adjusted once per year. | Bill Finkbeiner (R-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5592 1997–98 |
Abstinence educationThe purpose of the act is to promote abstinence from sexual activity with a focus on those groups most likely to bear children out of wedlock, including those who are likely to impregnate women who bear children out of... | Val Stevens (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5628 1997–98 |
Electrc & gas co. securitiesThe WUTC is given the authority to exempt conditionally or unconditionally any security or class of securities and any electrical or natural gas company or class of electrical or natural gas companies from the statutory... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 12, 1998 |
| SB 5493 1997–98 |
Cranial hair insurance covrgThe Legislature finds that alopecia is a recognized medical disease that can alter a patient's function status. All health insurance policies that provide coverage for protheses must provide coverage for cranial hair protheses... | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Feb 6, 1998 |
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