Calvin Goings
Senator
· Democrat
· District 25
· most recent term 1999–00
1999–00 · Senate · D · LD 251997–98 · Senate · D · LD 251995–96 · Senate · D · LD 25
79
Bills as prime sponsor
11
of those became law
560
Bills co-sponsored
4,294
Recorded votes
1.8%
Absent or excused
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5966 1997–98 |
Capital facilities under GMAProvides that, subject to the conditions set forth in this act, the legislative body of a county or city by ordinance or resolution may levy and collect a special excise tax of not to exceed one percent on the sale of or... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5973 1997–98 |
Campaign financingProvides for campaign finance reform. | Lisa Brown (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5974 1997–98 |
Political campaign financingProvides that a county with a population of five hundred thousand or more, and a city with a population of one hundred thousand or more, may establish a program where a candidate for a county or city elected office voluntarily... | Adam Kline (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5975 1997–98 |
Campaign finance commissionCreates a citizens' commission on campaign finance and practices. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 5980 1997–98 |
First degree murderPertains to victims under the age of twelve. | Pam Roach (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6040 1997–98 |
Personal responsibilityEstablishes the WorkFirst program, the welfare-to-work program for temporary assistance for needy families. The department shall administer the program consistent with the temporary assistance for needy families provisions of... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6051 1997–98 |
Gender equity in athleticsRequires disclosure of gender equity in athletics information. | Ken Jacobsen (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6053 1997–98 |
Property tax reliefEstablishes procedures for value averaging. Provides for property tax credits. Revises provisions relating to the 106 percent limit. | Harriet Spanel (D-40) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6090 1997–98 |
Transportation bondsDeclares that, in order to provide funds necessary for the location, design, right of way, and construction of highway improvements, there shall be issued and sold upon the request of the Washington state transportation... | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6091 1997–98 |
Motor vehicle fuel tax distrDesignates provisions relating to the distribution of motor vehicle fuel taxes. | Eugene Prince (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6112 1997–98 |
Vehicle excise tax reductionThe value of automobiles, motorcycles, light trucks, and motor homes used for determining the motor vehicle excise tax is reduced by the lesser of $2,500, or the value of the vehicle if the value of the vehicle is less than... | Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6128 1997–98 |
Leg. transportation commtteeThe number of Senate members on the Legislative Transportation Committee is increased from 11 to 12 (to equal the number of House members). Not more than six members from each house may be from the same political party. | Dan McDonald (R-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6137 1997–98 |
Tobacco possession by minorsRevises provisions relating to tobacco possession by minors. | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6146 1997–98 |
School levy funds replacemntDeclares that the legislature shall provide to each school district levy authority replacement moneys in an amount equal to four percent of the levy authority under RCW 84.52.0531 for calendar year 1999 and thereafter.... | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6162 1997–98 |
Mobile home park managersAll mobile home park managers are required to obtain a certificate of registration, which can only be obtained after training. The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development is responsible for training and certification. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6163 1997–98 |
Mobile home park registratnPark owners are required to register with the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development in order to do business as a mobile home park. The department is given authority to issue cease and desist orders for... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6164 1997–98 |
Mobile home park rentsThe Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board is created in the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development. Park owners are required to register with the board and supply a variety of information about the park,... | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| SB 6177 1997–98 |
Initiative & ref signaturesRequires that a person must be a registered voter of this state to solicit or procure signatures on an initiative or referendum petition. A person who violates this provision is subject to a civil penalty of not more than five... | Darlene Fairley (D-32) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 12, 1998 |
| 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 5462 1997–98 |
Loc govrnmnt permit timelineThe determination by the local government in connection with a permit application is expanded to a threshold determination of either significance and nonsignificance. The notice of application may be combined with issuance and... | Patricia Hale (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 396, 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 5175 1997–98 |
Hay, alfalfa, seed/B & O txCubing hay or alfalfa is not considered a manufacturing activity. The tax imposed on every person in the state engaged in the business of selling cubed hay or alfalfa seed conditioned for use in planting is equal to the gross... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 384, Laws of 1997 |
May 15, 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 |
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